Entreprise
You are about to join a leading international industrial group, known for its high-quality manufacturing expertise in specialty chemicals sectors, as Site General Manager for one of its key European production sites.
With over 40 facilities worldwide and a strong entrepreneurial culture, the group combines industrial excellence and agility to deliver end-to-end solutions for major international brands.
Here, every leader is an entrepreneur: empowered to shape the future of their site, build strong teams, and drive sustainable growth.
In this context of renewal and opportunity, we are recruiting a Site General Manager to lead our Ukrainian operations, based in Southwest Ukraine, a strategically located site with high development potential.
To support us in this strategic recruitment, we have partnered with Lynkus.
Poste
As Site General Manager, you will have full P&L responsibility and oversee a team of approximately 160 employees. You will play a dual role: driving operational performance while developing the site’s customer portfolio internationally.
Your main missions will be to:
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Lead and inspire the site’s management team across production, quality, supply chain, HR, finance, and IT;
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Drive business development, securing new partnerships and growing existing client relationships;
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Ensure operational excellence across manufacturing, safety, and product quality;
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Recruit, retain, and develop talent, reinforcing local capabilities and managerial depth;
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Steer transformation initiatives to modernize processes and improve competitiveness;
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Represent the site with customers, corporate teams, and external partners, acting as a trusted ambassador;
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Drive financial performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in cost, efficiency, and service;
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Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and resilience, aligned with group values.
In short, you will be the captain of the ship: leading both people and business growth in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
Location: Ukraine (Southwest region – considered the safest area in the country)
Mobility: Regular within Europe
Remote work: Not applicable
Profil
You are an experienced, people-driven industrial leader, ready to take on a mission combining hands-on leadership and business development.
Background & experience:
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Engineering or equivalent degree with a strong industrial and operational foundation;
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Minimum 4–5 years as Plant Manager or in an equivalent senior site leadership role;
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Experience managing teams of 100+ employees;
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Solid exposure to international clients and multicultural environments;
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Industry experience in care products or large-scale manufacturing.
Key skills & attributes:
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Strong leadership and change management capabilities;
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Business development mindset, negotiation and customer relationship skills;
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Full P&L ownership experience;
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Resilience and ability to lead under pressure;
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
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A “captain of the ship” attitude: decisive, engaging, and hands-on when needed.
Languages: Fluent English (mandatory). Additional languages appreciated.
Tools: ERP systems, Business Intelligence tools, MS Office Suite.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive package ;
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Local employment contract (Ukrainian);
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Relocation assistance available;
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Laptop, mobile phone provided;
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Full support from Group Operations for onboarding and setup.
Joining this company means taking on a strategic leadership role with full autonomy and direct impact, in a group that values entrepreneurship, initiative, and performance.
To join, it’s simple: apply to this offer, meet Franck from the Lynkus team for a first interview, and then come and meet us to discuss the next steps.
We can’t wait to welcome you on board! :)
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