Head of Filament Spinning (m/f/d)

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Neuried, Planegg

Who wants to help make a difference?

Society stands at a tipping point, and we all will be affected. There is a need for change, and there is a strong demand for sustainable products that are not based on fossil fuels. By replacing existing unsustainable materials, the AMSilk team is able to make a true change in many industries. Our vision is to enable true change through intelligent biotech materials. The yarn business is a key vertical for the next stage of AMSilk's growth. AMSilk's Textile Yarn Business Unit transforms recombinant silk proteins into textile yarns.

As our Head of Filament Spinning (m/f/d), you develop and deploy our CMO industrialization strategy in order to implement our overall strategic plan for upscaling. You will oversee all aspects of AMSilk's filament spinning activities. This includes dealing with CMOs around the world and seeking new partnerships. Team member and organisational development will be another important part of your role.

Your responsibility and impact within AMSilk company means to:

Develop AMSilk's spinning strategy as part of the Fiber Business Unit strategy
Responsible for the expansion of the spinning operations at CMO in line with our business strategy
Develop spinning strategy in co-creation with the management team
Responsible for the development and implementation of the CMO strategy: screening, selection and contract negotiations with CMOs
Ensure that yarn industrialization projects are in line with the strategic objectives of the “Fiber BU”, within budget and on time
Responsible for technical know-how transfer to CMOs, trials, start-up and scale-up
Develop and maintain production KPIs and support the implementation of a ERP-System

Your areas of knowledge and expertise are:

Master in Textile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering
Extensive knowledge (10+ years experience) in managing operations, filament spinning, departments or large consulting (CAPEX) projects
Understanding of manufacturing processes and global distribution networks and ability to use innovative technology to resolve problems and implement business solutions
Understanding and execution of LEAN production philosophy; Leading holistic performance and cost improvement projects, understanding different kinds of Project Management Tools
Experience in operational KPIs, and reporting / review processes to ensure continuous improvement of the operational performance
Fluency in English at a business level, both in spoken and written form
Experience in reporting to C Level Management and investors

We would love to have you in our team if you:

Enjoy teamwork and collaboration
Have a good sense of humor
Are bold, creative and think outside the box
Live a solutions-driven approach and have a pragmatic working style
Are willing to learn something new every day

What you can expect from us:

At AMSilk we believe in providing a well-rounded benefits package that takes care of our employees' health, wealth, and work/life balance. We subsidize public transportation, childcare, and lunch, and offer a company health program to help our employees stay healthy and happy
We offer challenging work in a fast-paced environment and provide full support to help you expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and reach your full potential throughout your career journey
A community that is both diverse and inclusive, where teammates feel empowered to share their ideas and work together creatively

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About us

AMSilk is the world's first industrial supplier of smart biotech materials by applying an outstanding technology platform based on silk proteins. AMSilk turns man-made proteins into silk formulations including fiber, hydrogels and silk powder for applications in the textile industry as well as for medical devices and consumer goods. All AMSilk materials are created with an end of life in mind, being completely vegan, biodegradable, using renewable plant-based carbon, with no microplastics.

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