Chief Operating Officer / COO (w/m/d)

OverviewThe Chief Operating Officer (COO) will establish our operations function and deliver the company’s first batch production plant, forming the foundation for a future demonstration-scale facility. This includes leading site selection, overseeing plant design and construction, securing regulatory approval, and commissioning the facility for operation. The COO will shape and execute aevoloop’s industrialisation strategy, translating technical innovation into reliable manufacturing capability and preparing the company for long-term growth and potential licensing opportunities. This is a hands-on executive role for a leader with deep industrial experience and entrepreneurial drive.ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute our operational and industrialisation strategyLead evaluation and selection of the company’s first batch production siteOversee engineering, construction and commissioning of a polycondensation-based production plantTake full ownership of regulatory approval, permitting and process safety complianceOwn the ongoing performance, stability and optimisation of the batch facility after commissioningEstablish operational systems, KPIs and reporting frameworks to ensure stable, compliant productionEstablish initial supply chain and production planning capabilityDrive the transition from R&D to industrial production in collaboration with technical leadershipDevelop a roadmap for further scale-up, including continuous plant development and potential licensingRepresent operations at executive and board levelYour profileYou are an entrepreneurial operator who takes full ownership and thrives in high-autonomy environments. You are comfortable building from a blank slate, bringing structure, discipline and momentum without unnecessary bureaucracy. You communicate clearly across technical, commercial and executive stakeholders, aligning teams around delivery. Pragmatic and decisive, you balance speed with safety and hold uncompromising standards around operational excellence and compliance.Essential Skill / ExperienceEngineering background (chemical or process engineering mandatory)Proven experience scaling and commissioning polymer production processes, including polycondensationDemonstrated track record moving processes from pilot to demo scaleExperience leading plant commissioning and operational ramp-upExperience leading regulatory approval and process safety compliance within an industrial manufacturing environmentExperience building and leading operational teamsDesirable Skills / ExperienceExperience operating within German or European regulatory frameworksExposure to process automation and plant optimisationExperience in high-growth, scale-up or technology-driven environmentsExperience contributing at executive leadership levelWhy us?This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up. We have developed a strong scientific foundation and are entering the defining phase of our journey. As COO, you will translate our technology into scalable industrial operations, defining, building and leading the company’s operational foundation as it moves into production. You will join a technically exceptional founding team with deep expertise in chemistry and industrial science. The company combines academic excellence with ambitious commercial intent and is backed by investors who believe in the long-term potential of the technology. You will work closely with the CEO, CSO and CTO as a core member of the leadership team, shaping both operational execution and strategic direction. For a leader who wants to build, own and shape the future of a high-potential industrial technology, this is a defining career opportunity.ContactApply here - UsWe are aevoloop - a fast-scaling deep-tech startup pioneering next-generation plastics for a circular economy. We re-engineer polymers from the ground up to combine high performance with true circularity and biodegradability, turning plastic waste into valuable new materials.Guided by our values Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive, we unite science with entrepreneurial execution to drive sustainable material innovation at scale.You want to find out more?Breaking Lab Video on YouTube (German) | Deutsches Start-Up denkt Plastik molekular neuPress release | aevoloop has secured €8.25 millionArticle from MDR (News media) (German) | Plastik neu denken: Aevoloop entwickelt nachhaltige Kunststoffe aus LeipzigVideo on YouTube (German) | Forscher fragen: Die Plastikwende (2024) mit Manuel HäußlerSPRIN-D Podcast (German) | Interview with our Co-Founder Manuel Häußler
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