CEO of MBP Bio Production

MBP Bio Production AS is part of the MBP Group, a leading specialist in sustainable bio-based products and circular solutions. We are now seeking a hands-on, technically strong CEO to lead our Norwegian production operations and support the next phase of growth. 

This is a site-focused leadership role, ideal for an engineer with solid production plant experience, who is motivated by operational excellence, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. 

What You’ll Do  

As CEO of MBP Bio Production AS, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of our production site in Norway, ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations. You will also be responsible for the production sites in Åby, Sweden and Grenå, Denmark.    

You will report to the Group CEO and work closely with Purchase & Sales and Supply Chain to ensure the sites can manage all current and new product streams in a timely and effective manner, and with other group functions such as Quality and Sustainability to maintain our certifications. Key Responsibilities include: 

Production & Site Management 

• Lead the day-to-day operation of MBP Bio Production and Sveprol site, ensuring performance aligned with budget and KPIs 
• Ensure all production activities comply with local regulations and MBP Group standards 
• Maintain a strong on-site presence and practical leadership approach 
• Ensure the laboratory in Norway is managed safely, efficiently, and delivers timely analysis and reporting 

Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance 

• Ensure all sites provide a safe working environment and comply with H&S legislation 
• Proactively manage insurance, permits, registrations, inspections, audits and authority relationships 
• Drive incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions via the quality management system 
• Contribute to ISO, ISCC and sustainability compliance

Projects, Investments & Continuous Improvement 

• Lead site projects, upgrades and investments from concept through to execution 
• Track and deliver projects in line with agreed scope, budget and ROI 

People Leadership 

• Motivate, manage and develop site managers and direct reports 
• Foster a strong safety culture and engaged workforce at site level 

Financial & Operational Control 

• Input and manage production-related budgets and direct production costs 
• Own and present site performance dashboards and KPIs 

Who are you? 

You are a hands-on and visible leader who takes ownership and delivers with accountability. You balance operational detail with strategic focus, communicate easily across teams and cultures, and lead with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance. 

You’ll bring:  

• Engineering degree (process, chemical, mechanical or similar) 
• Senior leadership experience in industrial or production site environments 
• Strong operational and project management background 
• Minimum B2 language skills in English and Norwegian (other Scandinavian languages are a bonus)

Desirable:

• Experience in biofuels, chemicals, food, recycling or similar regulated industries 
• Familiarity with ISO standards, ISCC and sustainability frameworks 

Why Join MBP?  

• A key leadership role in a growing, purpose-driven company 
• Competitive compensation package 
• Work for a company committed to sustainability with a genuine positive environmental impact
• Enjoy a collaborative, professional culture with hybrid flexibility