Plant Manager

Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of todays most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric-car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the worlds first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy.

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Plant Manager to lead our single-crystal diamond singulation operations in Zaragoza, Spain. We need a leader capable of optimizing production, ensuring the safety of our team, and guaranteeing plant profitability while maintaining the highest quality standards. You will hire a team of engineers, technicians, operators, line managers, and supporting staff to successfully operate this new foundry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations (Production, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering) to ensure volume, cost, and quality targets are met. Present monthly KPIs to senior management and define the long-term strategy for plant capacity and modernization.
• "Zero Accident" environment, ensuring strict compliance with all safety, health, and environmental Spanish regulations.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing methodologies to minimize waste and optimize OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Lead, develop, and motivate the workforce (from shop floor to middle management), fostering a positive work environment and managing labor relations.
• Manage the annual operations budget to maximize profitability and reduce operational costs.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field with 7+ years of experience in industrial machinery, semiconductor equipment, or high-tech equipment assembly environments and 3+ years of people-management experience in production, assembly, or technical operations.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing processes and in business processes and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operation, manufacturing process, etc.)
• Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Experience in working with a multinational team is highly desirable.
  
  

€80,000 - €100,000 a year

Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI. All benefits offered are available starting your first day.

Diamond Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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