Manufacturing Director

Rivan Industries is a pioneering synthetic fuel company focused on decarbonizing heavy industry. Our mission is to make synthetic fuel more affordable than fossil fuels, thereby sustaining life on earth by keeping CO2 locked underground. We design and manufacture modular synthetic fuel plants, which include a DAC system, an Alkaline Electrolyser, and a Sabatier Reactor. These systems are integrated with off-grid DC solar and the European gas-grid. We have recently deployed the UK's largest synthetic fuel plant and are planning to significantly scale our operations.

The role: As a Manufacturing Director at Rivan Industries, you will be responsible for the overall management of our manufacturing operations. This includes P&L ownership, Capex and Opex, recruitment across various technical and specialist roles, and overseeing manufacturing operations such as QA & NCR processes, risk management, and the establishment of quality checks throughout the production line. You will also manage the ERP system, introduce a Quality Management System (QMS), and own the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Additionally, you will handle the manufacturing supply chain, including raw materials and supplier selection and auditing. A key part of your role will be to design and scale the factory from producing 50 to over 1000 systems per year.

Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have 8-10+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s or Masters in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar). Experience in owning, designing, and operating various manufacturing plants is essential. Previous experience as an individual contributor in building products with complex engineering is also required. Strong communication, mathematical/analytical, and organizational skills are crucial.

Benefits: The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £120,000 to £150,000 depending on experience, along with share options as part of the early team. This is an in-person role based at our factory in South Bermondsey, London.

We encourage exceptional applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet all the listed requirements.