Head of Hydrometallurgy (m/f/d) in the field of battery recycling

Your mission

• You coordinate various wet-chemical areas in hydrometallurgy.
• You take over the technical and personnel management of a team of experts and are responsible for the further development of the team.
• You will coordinate technical and organizational measures to ensure that the hydrometallurgical process runs smoothly.
• You will be responsible for the effective management of risks and problems during the commissioning of complex projects in your area.
• You will lead and motivate the team of professionals to achieve the set targets and ensure continuous improvements.
• You work closely with various internal and external stakeholders to find holistic solutions for a sustainable recycling process.
• You support the implementation of new processes and technologies to optimize the recycling or processing of battery materials.
• In all tasks, you will always consider economic issues and work towards the company mission.

Your profile

• You have at least 10 years of professional experience, including relevant experience in the management of a laboratory or in the coordination of larger teams.
• You have a degree in chemistry, process engineering or chemical engineering, ideally with a doctorate.
• You have extensive experience in inorganic chemistry and/or hydrometallurgy.
• Sound knowledge of the recycling or processing technology of battery materials is desirable.
• You have strong communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic start-up environment.
• You have a collaborative leadership style, coupled with the ability to inspire teams and successfully lead them through complex projects.
• You are highly motivated to further expand the hydrometallurgy division.
• You bring flexibility and adaptability to our dynamic scale-up environment.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills round off your profile.

Why us?

• Working in a young and interdisciplinary scale-up team
• A lot of responsibility and creative freedom right from the start
• Active contribution to climate protection & circular economy
• Active involvement in decisions
• Team spirit and a family atmosphere