ABOUT TOZERO At tozero, we’re pioneering sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling to recover essential materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite. Our goal is to create a scalable recycling solution that powers a circular battery economy, reducing resource waste and environmental impact.Since our launch in 2022, we’ve made rapid progress. After securing €3.5 million in pre-seed funding, we built our prototype plant in Munich. Now, with an additional €11 million seed round, we’re on the path to full-scale production. Our diverse team, representing over 10 nationalities, is united by a shared mission to make a tangible impact on the planet ABOUT THE ROLE As our Industrialization &amp; Production Scale‑Up Lead, you’ll play a central role in transforming our prototype into an industrial-scale process. You’ll lead the charge in industrializing our technology, guiding it from pilot through to commercial production, and ensuring it meets the efficiency and quality required to fulfill market demand.Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading Scale-Up Efforts: Oversee the seamless transition of our recycling technology from prototype to commercial-scale, enhancing operational efficiency in chemical processes.</li><li>Building and Leading Teams: Manage and inspire a multidisciplinary team across automation, process engineering, and prototyping to achieve ambitious growth targets.</li><li>Developing Scalable Processes: Implement scalable solutions for high-quality, efficient production in our commercial plants.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with R&amp;D, production, and supply chain to integrate innovations seamlessly into workflows aligned with strategic objectives.</li><li>Safety and Compliance: Maintain rigorous safety and regulatory standards, fostering a culture of excellence</li><li>Drive the vision and efforts directly and closely with our CTO Ksenija to whom you will be reporting to</li></ul> WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED<ul><li>Background in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or Automation Engineering with several years of experience (min. 3 years)</li><li>Experience in industrialization or operational scaling within relevant sector such as oil and gas, or chemical industries, ideally in (hydro)metallurgy.</li><li>Proven success scaling industrial processes from prototype to full-scale commercial production, preferably chemical processes</li><li>Understanding of detailed engineering design and documentation (e.g. P&amp;ID)</li><li>Experience with industrial equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, compressors, valves etc.)</li><li>Basic knowledge and undersdtanding of any CAD software CFD and/or FEA</li><li>Basic understanding of PLC/SCADA and automation components (PID controls, sensors, actuators etc.)</li><li>Experience in coordinating teams of engineers coming from different areas (mechanical, electrical, automation) is desired</li></ul> WHY USAt tozero, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to revolutionizing the recycling industry and making a real impact on the planet. If you’re ready to take on the challenge of leading our industrialization efforts and scaling our operations, we want to hear from you! At tozero, we believe in providing a supportive and enriching work environment to help our team achieve top performance <ul><li>Free Snacks and Drinks in the Office: Stay energized throughout the day with a variety of snacks and beverages.</li><li>Jobticket: Conveniently commute to work and all around Germany with our fully subsidized Deutschlandticket.</li><li>Fitness Subscription: Prioritize your well-being with a complimentary fitness subscription, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.</li><li>Education Budget: We encourage continuous learning and development. Benefit from an education budget to enhance your skills and knowledge.</li><li>Startup Environment: Thrive in a highly dynamic startup culture, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to innovative projects that shape the future.</li></ul>

FoodLabs is a pan-European Early Stage VC investor and venture studio for food, sustainability, and health. We strongly believe that entrepreneurship holds the key to pushing the boundaries in the food industry. Based in Berlin and founded by Christophe F. Maire, FoodLabs has built and invested in more than 30 early-stage FoodTech companies since 2016. We&rsquo;re backing the most ambitious, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, who are committed to changing the world&rsquo;s largest industry. With a thesis-driven and purpose-for-growth approach, FoodLabs invests in companies along the entire value chain of the food industry - 'from earth to earth'. FoodLabs has been an early investor in some of the most seminal, fastest-growing European FoodTech startups including Infarm, Meatable, Mushlabs, Sanity Group, Formo and Gorillas. In our FoodLabs studio we identify new opportunities to change the food industry, along with the most daring entrepreneurs and scientists that have what it takes to empower the transformation.

Operations Scale-Up Lead - Industrialization & Production (gn) @ Climate Tech Start-Up, Munich

ABOUT TOZERO At tozero, we’re pioneering sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling to recover essential materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite. Our goal is to create a scalable recycling solution that powers a circular battery economy, reducing resource waste and environmental impact.Since our launch in 2022, we’ve made rapid progress. After securing €3.5 million in pre-seed funding, we built our prototype plant in Munich. Now, with an additional €11 million seed round, we’re on the path to full-scale production. Our diverse team, representing over 10 nationalities, is united by a shared mission to make a tangible impact on the planet ABOUT THE ROLE As our Industrialization &amp; Production Scale‑Up Lead, you’ll play a central role in transforming our prototype into an industrial-scale process. You’ll lead the charge in industrializing our technology, guiding it from pilot through to commercial production, and ensuring it meets the efficiency and quality required to fulfill market demand.Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading Scale-Up Efforts: Oversee the seamless transition of our recycling technology from prototype to commercial-scale, enhancing operational efficiency in chemical processes.</li><li>Building and Leading Teams: Manage and inspire a multidisciplinary team across automation, process engineering, and prototyping to achieve ambitious growth targets.</li><li>Developing Scalable Processes: Implement scalable solutions for high-quality, efficient production in our commercial plants.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with R&amp;D, production, and supply chain to integrate innovations seamlessly into workflows aligned with strategic objectives.</li><li>Safety and Compliance: Maintain rigorous safety and regulatory standards, fostering a culture of excellence</li><li>Drive the vision and efforts directly and closely with our CTO Ksenija to whom you will be reporting to</li></ul> WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED<ul><li>Background in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or Automation Engineering with several years of experience (min. 3 years)</li><li>Experience in industrialization or operational scaling within relevant sector such as oil and gas, or chemical industries, ideally in (hydro)metallurgy.</li><li>Proven success scaling industrial processes from prototype to full-scale commercial production, preferably chemical processes</li><li>Understanding of detailed engineering design and documentation (e.g. P&amp;ID)</li><li>Experience with industrial equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, compressors, valves etc.)</li><li>Basic knowledge and undersdtanding of any CAD software CFD and/or FEA</li><li>Basic understanding of PLC/SCADA and automation components (PID controls, sensors, actuators etc.)</li><li>Experience in coordinating teams of engineers coming from different areas (mechanical, electrical, automation) is desired</li></ul> WHY USAt tozero, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to revolutionizing the recycling industry and making a real impact on the planet. If you’re ready to take on the challenge of leading our industrialization efforts and scaling our operations, we want to hear from you! At tozero, we believe in providing a supportive and enriching work environment to help our team achieve top performance&nbsp;<ul><li>Free Snacks and Drinks in the Office: Stay energized throughout the day with a variety of snacks and beverages.</li><li>Jobticket: Conveniently commute to work and all around Germany with our fully subsidized Deutschlandticket.</li><li>Fitness Subscription: Prioritize your well-being with a complimentary fitness subscription, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.</li><li>Education Budget: We encourage continuous learning and development. Benefit from an education budget to enhance your skills and knowledge.</li><li>Startup Environment: Thrive in a highly dynamic startup culture, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to innovative projects that shape the future.</li></ul>

Operations Scale-Up Lead - Industrialization & Production (gn) @ Climate Tech Start-Up, Munich

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