Head of Manufacturing
3 weeks ago
About
Material Evolution are a team of leading scientists, engineers, commercial and operational experts working together to help save the planet from the toughest climate challenges. Backed by leading impact and technology investors, they’re on a mission to rapidly & radically decarbonise industrial materials, starting with the half a trillion-dollar cement industry which is responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions.
Using AI and innovative science, they’ve developed novel low carbon and carbon negative cements made at ambient temperatures from recycled waste materials, which are superior to existing cements by all measurable standards. Now, they’re partnering with some of the world’s leading industrial materials companies to bring their patented products to market as quickly as possible.
Material Evolution is a materials technology company founded in 2020 by CEO, Dr Liz Gilligan and headquartered in Middlesbrough with offices in London and Wrexham. You can read more about their $19m Series A funding round here and a recent interview with their CEO Liz Gilligan here .
Purpose of the role:
As Head of Manufacturing, you will play a pivotal role in leading Material Evolution's commercialisation by assessing, launching, and scaling the production of sustainable cement. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, from plant operations to scaling their technology across new sites. You’ll work cross-functionally collaborating with otheir R&D, process engineering and commercial teams to take their products from lab to large-scale commercial production. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the process and make a significant contribution to our sustainable future.
Reports to: COO
Key responsibilities:
- Production Lead: Drive commercial output and ensure they consistently meet or exceed production targets and KPIs.
- Launch plant operations: Commission and scale up their groundbreaking sustainable cement plant in Wrexham, overseeing all areas from procurement to team development and health & safety.
- New business opportunities: Collaborate with commercial, process engineering, and R&D to identify and bring online new operational sites and opportunities.
- Scaling strategy: Develop and document a replicable playbook for the successful launch of new commercial sites, ensuring efficient and consistent implementation
- Program Management: Scope, manage, and track production opportunities, collaborate with suppliers, and lead design reviews with stakeholders.
- Process Optimisation: Analyse data, collaborate cross-functionally, and implement process improvements for enhanced efficiency and product quality.
- Quality Champion: Work with the SHEQ team to optimise operational processes across the company and establish world-class quality and health and safety standards.
- Digital approach: Partner with process engineering to build a highly automated and digital-first strategy for plant operations, driving efficiency and innovation
- Training & Development: Provide technical training and support to operational teams, fostering a continuous learning culture.
Requirements & skills
- Manufacturing expert: A minimum of 10 years of experience in leading manufacturing operations within a high-growth environment. A deep understanding of safety principles and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
- Proven delivery: A proven track record of exceeding production targets and optimising operational efficiency.
- Passionate Leader: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
- Project Leader : Delivered operational projects from concept to operation, including stakeholder management
- Digital native: A passion for innovation and an ability to implement digital transformation in the manufacturing space.
- Excellent Communicator : Excel at written and verbal presentations, actively listen, distil information, and propose solutions
- Problem Solver: Comfortable with both detailed analysis and hands-on troubleshooting
Company values
- Planet First - Innovate to make a real difference - Mevo think big to have impact. They work urgently.
- Partner Obsessed - Mevo build long-term relationships. They anticipate partner needs. They are the best to work with.
- Team Players – Mevo are better as a team than as individuals. They’re inclusive, supportive & collaborative. They have fun & win together.
- Data Driven - Mevo make data driven decisions. They seek insight to learn & grow. They measure success in CO2 savings.
- Radical Owners – Mevo challenge the status quo. They fail loudly to learn faster. They act like owners.
What do you get for all your hard work?
- Mevo Pay . Competitive base salary
- Mevo Development. Learn and get promoted fast in line with rapid growth plans
- Mevo Health & Wellbeing. Investing in health and happiness. They’re best-in-class health insurance is through Bupa
- Mevo Away Days. Yearly summer (Parties), winter (Parties), and team retreats.
- Mevo Social Club. Run by the team to enjoy nights out with colleagues, recharge and do some team bonding.
- Flexible working . They trust you to deliver – flexible hours and work environment to suit your needs
- Mevo Time off. Recharge with 25 days of paid time off per year + bank holidays. Plus 1 day extra for each year served (after 2 years) to a max 30 days
- Mevo Equipment. They’ll provide you with the equipment you need to succeed in your mission.
- Mevo Extensive upskilling. Extensive opportunities to upskill and develop your expertise (plus £500 budget per year spend on what you need to progress)
- Mevo Fuel. Be that office fuel, monthly team lunches, meals after 7 pm.
- Mevo Cycle. Cycle to work scheme.
- Mevo Sustainability . Yearly awards to Mevonauts that have had the biggest green impact.
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