PLANT / SITE MANAGER – ICM PLANT

MCR International is partnering with a leading multinational industrial group to recruit a Plant / Site Manager for its new ICM facility located in the El Jadida / Safi region. This role will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the plant, ensuring excellence in safety, production, quality, and resource management. The position will play a key role in establishing a high-performance operating model aligned with corporate standards.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

* Lead all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and HSSE, ensuring full alignment with corporate operational frameworks.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence across all functions to ensure optimal performance and cost efficiency.
* Establish and monitor KPIs, ensuring timely corrective actions and overall achievement of operational objectives.

Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance

* Promote a strong safety culture and ensure strict adherence to HSSE regulations and company policies.
* Oversee quality systems and ensure product compliance with internal and external standards.
* Implement and enforce risk management strategies, guaranteeing business continuity and regulatory conformity.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

* Lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational discipline.
* Ensure effective workforce planning, talent development, and performance management.
* Act as a key liaison between the plant and corporate leadership teams, ensuring transparent communication and alignment.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

* Represent the plant before government authorities, industrial partners, suppliers, and strategic stakeholders.
* Deliver accurate, comprehensive, and timely reporting to senior leadership.
* Coordinate with global functions to ensure consistency with corporate guidelines, systems, and operational frameworks.

Candidate Profile

Education

* Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
* Postgraduate studies or certifications in industrial management, lean methodologies, or HSSE are a strong asset.

Professional Experience

* 8–10+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments.
* Proven track record (5+ years) in senior operational or plant management roles within chemical, cement, mining, industrial materials, or complex manufacturing sectors.
* Demonstrated experience leading large teams and managing high-complexity, safety-
* sensitive operations.

Technical & Managerial Competencies

* Strong command of production, maintenance, quality, and HSSE management systems.
* Solid understanding of operational reporting, performance indicators, and budget management.
* Experience implementing lean manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement programs.
* Strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
* Hands-on operational approach with a strong results orientation.

Languages

* Arabic and French: fluent
* English: Proficient. Is considered a plus.
* Spanish: Proficient. Is considered a plus.

Additional Information

* Location: El Jadida / Safi (Morocco)
* Relocation required