Plant Manager, CL Site Operations

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Travel Required | Multiple Locations

Are you an experienced operations leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building high-performing teams, and has a passion for launching new operations? This is your opportunity to take the lead on exciting data center start-up projects with a global logistics leader!

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Plant Manager, CL Site Operations to lead the successful launch and execution of new data center locations. This role will oversee all aspects of site operations, including project execution, staffing, safety, quality, financial performance, and operational readiness while serving as a key partner to customers, contractors, and internal leadership teams.

If you excel at leading complex operations, developing strong leadership teams, and driving results in evolving environments, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Lead the start-up and execution of new data center operations

Oversee site leadership teams and drive operational performance from launch through completion

Serve as a key partner to customers, contractors, and senior leadership

Take ownership of staffing, safety, quality, budgets, and project milestones

Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across multiple locations

Play a critical role in building processes, teams, and operational foundations for long-term success

Travel to new locations and lead additional start-up projects as the business continues to expand

Join a rapidly growing global organization with opportunities for career advancement

Lead the overall start-up and execution of new data center locations, ensuring successful project delivery and operational readiness

Direct and develop site leadership teams while establishing clear performance expectations and accountability

Oversee staffing plans, workforce allocation, and resource planning to meet operational and project requirements

Partner with customers, contractors, and internal departments to coordinate activities, resolve challenges, and achieve project milestones

Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded through strong communication, service delivery, and operational execution

Provide regular updates to customer and company stakeholders regarding project progress, staffing, financial performance, risks, and operational challenges

Establish and manage site budgets, monitor costs, and drive financial accountability throughout each project

Lead site performance across key operational metrics, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee morale, and environmental standards

Identify operational barriers, implement corrective actions, and ensure resources are available to support project completion

Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean principles, productivity improvements, and waste reduction

Build a strong operational culture focused on safety, employee engagement, accountability, and leadership development

Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable safety, quality, and environmental standards

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Human Resources, Finance, Quality, Safety, and Operations, to support successful site launches

Oversee the transition and handoff of completed start-up projects to ongoing operations teams

Travel to subsequent data center locations to lead additional start-up projects as each assignment is completed

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field…