Plant and Value Chain Optimization Director

@ Drax

Plant and Value Chain Optimization Director

Summerfield, LA
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Drax is a sustainability-focused organization. The Plant and Value Chain Optimization Director leads asset and supply chain improvements, driving cost reduction, reliability, and zero-carbon initiatives through data-driven strategies and cross-team collaboration.

Requirements

  • Data-driven strategy development
  • Experience with power generation
  • Supply chain optimization skills
  • Leadership in operational improvement

Qualifications

  • Experience in energy or utilities
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Leadership ability

Full job description

As Plant and Value Chain Optimization Director at Drax, you will lead end-to-end optimization of power generation assets and the broader value chain—from fuel sourcing and logistics through plant performance and energy delivery. You will design data-driven strategies that reduce cost, increase reliability, and advance Drax’s zero-carbon goals. Partnering with executive, engineering, and commercial teams, you’ll drive process improvements, guide investment decisions, and embed best-in-class operational practices across a dynamic, sustainability-focused organization.
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