Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Chemical/Process Engineering Focus

Role Overview

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will spearhead the launch and operational establishment of our inaugural batch production facility, setting the stage for a prototype-scale demonstration plant. This responsibility encompasses site selection, directing engineering and construction efforts, securing necessary regulatory permits, and overseeing commissioning activities to bring the facility online.

As an integral part of the executive leadership team, the COO will develop and implement aevoloop's industrialisation objectives, steering the transformation of innovative technology into dependable manufacturing processes and positioning the company to support sustained expansion and prospective licensing endeavors.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and implement operations and industrialisation strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead site evaluation and finalize selection for the initial batch production facility.
• Supervise engineering, construction, and commissioning of a polymer production plant using polycondensation technology.
• Oversee all aspects of regulatory compliance, permitting processes, and process safety.
• Manage post-commissioning facility operations to ensure efficiency, stability, and continuous improvement.
• Set up operational frameworks including KPIs and reporting structures to support stable and compliant manufacturing.
• Initiate and develop supply chain and production planning capabilities from the ground up.
• Collaborate closely with technical leadership to transition processes from R&D to scaled industrial production.
• Create a strategic plan for future scale-up, including continuous plant enhancements and licensing possibilities.
• Serve as the operations representative at executive and board meetings.

Candidate Profile

This role demands an entrepreneurial leader who thrives in autonomous, fast-paced settings and embraces full ownership of operational outcomes. The ability to construct organizational structure and drive disciplined execution without excessive bureaucracy is essential. Excellent communication skills are required to align multidisciplinary teams across technical, commercial, and executive domains. The ideal candidate balances urgency and safety with high standards for operational excellence and compliance.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Formal education in chemical or process engineering.
• Proven record of scaling and commissioning polymer production, specifically involving polycondensation methods.
• Experience advancing production from pilot to demonstration scale.
• Leadership experience in plant commissioning and operational ramp-up phases.
• Competence in navigating regulatory filings, approvals, and ensuring process safety within industrial manufacturing.
• Track record of building and managing operational teams.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with German and/or European regulatory environments.
• Knowledge of process automation and manufacturing optimization.
• Background in fast-growing, technology-driven companies.
• Experience contributing at the executive leadership level.

Why Join Us?

This position offers a unique chance to build an operational foundation from scratch within a cutting-edge deep-tech startup dedicated to reengineering polymers for a circular economy. Working alongside a founding team of experts in chemistry and industrial science, you will influence both the strategic and operational directions of the company. Backed by committed investors, aevoloop is poised for significant growth, and you will be a pivotal figure in shaping the future of innovative sustainable materials.

Additional Information

Location: Raguhn-Jeßnitz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany