Plant Manager, CL Site Operations

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!

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

• ✓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

• ✓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

• ✓Experience leading new site start-ups, facility launches, or large-scale operational implementations
• ✓Experience supporting data center operations, technology infrastructure projects, or project-based logistics environments
• ✓Background in manufacturing, automotive, Tier 1 operations, or contract logistics
• ✓Experience implementing Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
• ✓Knowledge of quality and environmental management systems, including ISO standards
• ✓Experience managing multi-site operations or transitioning completed projects to permanent operational teams
• ✓Experience developing business plans, managing financial performance, and presenting operational results to senior leadership

Why Join DP World?

At DP World , we are redefining global supply chains and creating opportunities for our people, customers, and communities around the world.

This is more than a Plant Manager position — it's an opportunity to lead the launch of new operations, develop high-performing teams, and play a critical role in delivering operational excellence for our customers.

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