Plant Operations Manager

About Mevo

After China and the US, Cement is one of the biggest contributors to Carbon Emissions and that’s why Material Evolution exists.   They’re challenging and disrupting the cement industry, and with a  value of $500bn across the Globe and they’re not underestimating the challenge.

Having recently raised £15m in Series A and with a new, purpose-built production facility in North Wales in addition to a R&D facility being constructed, there is already an amazing success story to tell. As a team of 25 highly motivated people with global ambitions, Material Evolution is already a company that is shifting the needle across the industry. Having discovered (and patented) a novel geopolymer cement that is both carbon-neutral and superior to existing cements by virtually every measurable standard and are taking this product to market by partnering with some of the world’s leading industrial materials companies.         

They are looking now for an experienced Plant Operations Manager, to take responsibility for daily operations at their first manufacturing facility in Wrexham.  Leading a small team to ensure the safe, timely and consistent delivery of their high-quality product, this is the first hire in this space, presenting a significant opportunity to shape their success from the ground up. 

About the role

With responsibility for the operational output of their first of a kind manufacturing facility you will be;

• Leading a small team of production staff, providing guidance and support to ensure that team members are adequately trained to perform their roles effectively.
• Managing resources, including plant, materials, and personnel to meet production goals effectively. 
• Implementing operational strategies to optimise productivity, developing best practice and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establishing and enforcing quality control standards, ensuring product meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and company policies and implementing preventive measures to mitigate risks.
• Developing plant maintenance schedules to minimise downtime. 

About You

If you’re passionate about joining a company with immense potential for environmental impact then read on, here’s what you’ll need to demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in production management. Our product is powder based and the role may lend itself to candidates with experience from food/chemical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, quality management systems, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve goals, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety consciousness.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and decision-making, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Material Evolutions’ mission is to be the world’s largest producer of sustainable cementitious replacement materials.   If you’re passionate about making a difference, they invite you to become part of this ground breaking journey.