Founding Plant Manager
MicroHarvestSaxony-Anhalt, Germany • Hamburg, Germany • Lisbon, Portugal
Posted October 7, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
MicroHarvest pioneers high-quality protein production through natural fermentation, generating nutritionally rich protein in just 24 hours. Leveraging microorganisms as efficient protein factories, the company delivers sustainable, climate-resilient protein that can be produced anywhere, independent of soil or climate. With a process that uses a fraction of the water and land of conventional agriculture and cuts CO2 emissions by over 95%, MicroHarvest addresses the growing global protein demand while minimizing environmental impact. The firm's focus on speed, scalability, and sustainability distinguishes it as a leader in the next-generation protein industry.
Job Description
Founding Plant Manager role at MicroHarvest, responsible for leading the investment project for the company's first industrial-scale production plant, transitioning into running the plant, and building the team, systems, and culture that will define MicroHarvest operations.
Requirements
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in chemical/biotech/process manufacturing in a responsible role.
- Proven track record in investment projects of significant size.
- Strong knowledge of process optimization, troubleshooting, ESHQ, and process safety.
- Fluent in English and German.
Benefits
- Impact: Your work will directly contribute to solving the global challenge of feeding the world sustainably.
- Ownership: Lead one of the most important projects in MicroHarvest’s journey — our first industrial site.
- Collaboration: Work closely with our founders, engineering partners, and a highly experienced biotech team.
- Culture: Join an ambitious, international, and diverse startup where curiosity and teamwork drive everything.