COO

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COO

• Operations - Industrial - Eindhoven - Minimum of 10 years' experience - 2623 views

Requirements*

• Over 10 years of experience
• In product management and project management
• Proven experience as a CTO or COO in the management team of a hardware scale-up or SME
• Strong technical expertise and systems engineering mindset
• Hands-on experience in industrializing physical machines from prototype to production
• Proven leadership skills
• Agile mindset with a focus on getting things done

• Research shows that while male candidates feel confident enough to apply when they meet about 60% of the requirements, female candidates only apply when they tick every box. So if this role has your name on it, but you're not sure about the criteria, we still want to hear from you.

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VitalFluid is developing a unique solution to the global pesticide problem. By harnessing Plasma Activated Water, the company offers a chemical-free and cost-effective alternative to traditional chemicals for plant health. To transform the prototype into a fully operational, scalable product, VitalFluid is bringing a committed Chief Operations Officer on board.

About VitalFluid

Since its inception in 2014, VitalFluid has grown into a sustainable provider of Plant Health Solutions using Plasma Activated Water. Founders Paul Leenders and Polo van Ooij first crossed paths during research on plasma technology. Recognizing its immense potential for sustainability, they joined forces with Eindhoven University of Technology to launch VitalFluid. Today, the company is based at the renowned High Tech Campus (HTC) Eindhoven, and collaborates with leading partners such as Radboudumc, Wageningen University & Research, and the European Union to drive plasma innovation forward.

At the heart of VitalFluid's mission is a dedication to sustainable food production through clean alternatives to traditional agrochemicals. The company's v...