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Plant Manager

General Matter · Paducah, KY

Posted 7 days ago · $220,000–$280,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
7 days
General Matter's roles stay open a median of 43 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
99% of General Matter's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at General Matter
high
65 stale, 1 reposted of 133 open
Hiring momentum
151 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from General Matter's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for General Matter.

About this role

As the Plant Manager at General Matter, you'll be responsible for building and leading the Paducah site, overseeing its readiness, staffing, and training. Once operational, you'll manage daily operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance while ensuring safety and performance standards are met. You'll also serve as the primary liaison between the site and corporate leadership, establishing effective communication and business strategies.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of General Matter as an employer.

What you need

  • BS/BA in science, engineering, or a technical field
  • 15+ years of overall experience, including significant experience in senior plant leadership
  • 5 years of management experience in the nuclear industry and/or a nuclear-related field or 10 years in other highly regulated industrial environments
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams and set organizational culture at scale
  • Strong track record of interfacing effectively with workers, regulators, customers, and corporate/executive leadership
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization

Nice to have

  • 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

What you get

  • Base salary range of $220,000–$280,000 annually
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
  • Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of company culture beyond urgency, accountability, and transparency
  • High level of responsibility with significant expectations for leadership and operational success
  • Potentially long hours and weekend work required

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Listed by General Matter on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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