Plant Manager

General Matter

Paducah, KY

Full Time

Posted September 9, 2026

$220k - $280k

Nuclear Energy

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
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Job Description

As Plant Manager, you'll build and lead General Matter's Paducah site from the ground up — standing up the plant, staffing and training the organization, and then running full site operations once the facility is live.

Key Responsibilities

Lead site readiness efforts to bring the Paducah plant online, including staffing, training, and organizational build-out
Build, develop, and manage the site leadership team and broader plant workforce, including effective on-going talent management and development strategies.
Set the site's operational culture, establishing sustainable standards of excellence for safety, accountability, and performance through effective team leadership, team alignment, workforce engagement and on-going performance monitoring activities
Ensure effective transition from construction through execution of commissioning and acceptance activities and Operational Readiness Reviews to support authorization for operations from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, engineering, regulatory, and business functions once the plant is running
Ensure the plant operates safely and in compliance with all applicable NRC, DOE, OSHA and other required regulatory requirements
Establish business strategies and plans that achieve site performance targets for production, safety, quality and financial performance.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and proactive communication strategies with external stakeholders, including regulators, customers, community stakeholders, and site visitors as needed
Serve as the primary point of contact between the Paducah site and corporate leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities, resourcing, and performance

Requirements

BS/BA in science, engineering, or a technical field
15+ years of overall experience, including significant experience in senior plant leadership (e.g., Plant Manager, Site Vice President or Director, Operations Director, or equivalent)
5 years of management experience in the nuclear industry and/or a nuclear-related field or 10 years in other highly regulated industrial environments (e.g., semiconductor, chemical/refining, defense manufacturing) also considered
Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams and set organizational culture at scale
Strong track record of interfacing effectively with workers, regulators, customers, local community stakeholders and corporate/executive leadership
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to operate across technical, regulatory, and business audiences
Prior nuclear industry experience, particularly at an enrichment, fuel fabrication, or other NRC/DOE-licensed facility
Experience standing up a new facility or bringing a plant from construction/startup into operations
Experience operating in a fast-paced, resource-constrained, or startup environment
Advanced degree in engineering, business, or a related field
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Benefits & Perks

The base salary range for this role is $220,000–$280,000 annually.
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.