CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (COO)
Zeopore is at an inflection point. The next few years we need to utilize our current semi-industrial production unit to its full capacity and beyond. And even more challenging, we are going to plan, engineer and create a full scale commercial 1000 ton/yr production unit at a suited industrial chemical site.
You can be the person to shape and drive this transition!
We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and inspiring leader to transform the company from an R&D-oriented start-up to a production-focused commercial company. As COO, you will be the operations right hand and sparring partner to the CEO and a vital member of the Management Team.
You will champion manufacturing execution, engineering and production technology, the expansion projects and you will represent the company with all relevant external parties across Europe and globally.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Scale-Up Execution: Grow the annual production from occasional market introduction runs to a 24/7 output of 150–200 tons over the next 2–3 years, while aggressively minimizing the cost of goods produced.
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Project & CAPEX Management: Shape and oversee the Stage-Gate controlled Development and Improvement Projects. Hold full result, progress, and cost responsibility for large capital EPC projects. Prepare and lead the EPC project to create the full industrial plant.
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Team Leadership & Culture: Organize the proper staffing of the operations organisation in both size and competences. Create a continuous learning environment and develop team members to their full abilities.
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External Representation: Serve as the primary operational representative with customers, equipment and engineering contractors, technology suppliers, authorities, and local communities.
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Operational Excellence: Organize and steer all operations in strict compliance with the Operating Permit, Process Safety, and Safe Work standards, utilizing world-class manufacturing practices and continuous improvement principles.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Education: University level degree in Chemical Engineering. Work permit in Belgium.
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Experience: 5–10 years of experience in a process engineering role, and 5–10 years of experience in team leadership position in chemical production or EPC projects.
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Expertise: Ample knowledge and proven experience in industry standard safe work processes, lockout-tagout, process safety practices, production budgeting, cost control, process improvement, and CAPEX/EPC projects management and control.
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Mindset: Agile, confident and inspiring. A leader with the curiosity and appetite to play a major role in company transformation processes. Tenacious in 'sailing upwind.’
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