Head of Supply Chain and Operations

OverviewWe are hiring a Head of Supply Chain and Operations to be accountable for the overall manufacturing and supply chain from product design through to delivery to the customer. The role is varied, from day-to-day execution to medium- and long-term strategic planning to scale manufacturing in line with customer demand. Short-term focus: source external parts and manufacturing capabilities for the first heat pump and deliver on time, on budget, and to specification. Long-term focus: determine a longer-term manufacturing and supply chain strategy and build out company operations and processes.

You will join a team of 3. As an early-stage, fast-moving startup, you will not initially have direct reports but will hire over time. You will report to the CEO and work directly with the CTO and senior heat pump engineer.

Responsibilities

Manage the project timeline and budget

for the demonstrator and subsequent heat pump builds, coordinating with the CTO and CEO to deliver on time and on budget. Effectively utilise spreadsheets (or PM tool) to anticipate delays, forecast budgets, and identify impact on plans.

Develop near-term and medium-term end-to-end manufacturing and supply strategy

to align capabilities with commercial projections and growth, including determining in-sourcing versus out-sourcing.

Coordinate the assembly and integration of sub-parts

for the heat pump demonstrator, ensuring all elements are delivered and assembled as scheduled.

Build strong relationships with key suppliers and manufacturing partners , overseeing contract negotiation and performance.

Oversee and continuously improve operational processes , identify bottlenecks, and ensure effective reporting and communication with other teams.

Source and manage suppliers

for components and contract manufacturing, establishing robust processes for contracts and supplier vetting.

Assess and manage supply chain risks , developing contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies to ensure resilience.

Support on-time, to-spec delivery of prototypes and first production units , manage inventory and logistics.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Proven leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, and operations within manufacturing, climate tech, or industrial environments.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex multi-part supplier relationships and negotiate robust, performance-based contracts.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities, with experience developing supplier assessments and resilience programmes.

Experience building or scaling supply chains for prototypes and pilot programs into commercial production.

Solid knowledge of inventory and logistics; adept at driving efficiency, cost management, and deadline compliance.

Working knowledge of HVAC/Refrigeration procurement practices and related regulations.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage internal teams, senior management, and external partners.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Science or related field; further certifications in operations, supply chain, lean/six sigma are beneficial.

Willingness to travel for site surveys, installation support, and customer meetings (domestic/international as needed).

Right to work in the UK.

How to applySend a PDF CV and Cover Letter to careers@hotgreensolutions.com with the subject: "[FIRST NAME, SURNAME] Head of Supply Chain and Operations".

Within your cover letter, answer the following three questions:

Why are you interested in applying for HotGreen?

What experience do you have that will enable HotGreen’s first industrial deployment to be a success?

Why are most FOAK deployments late and over budget, and how can this be avoided?

Applications to any other email address or via LinkedIn will not be reviewed.

Deadline: 6th October

We will begin interviews on 6 October. If we have sufficiently high-quality candidates, we will close the funnel to new applicants early.

Who we areWe (Georgia and Andrew) founded HotGreen to provide affordable green heating solutions for industry. Facing cost pressures and the climate crisis, we identified an urgent need for technologies that enable profitable decarbonization of industrial heat. Our belief is that decarbonization must be profitable and accessible to accelerate the transition across industrial sectors.

As engineers, we believe technology can enable a market-driven path to decarbonization without subsidies or regulation. The industrial heat target (low and mid-temperature ranges below 250°C) represents 10% of global emissions. We are building the most commercially viable heat pump to tackle this opportunity.

Our valuesWe operate like a band: bold, simple and direct, impact-focused, customer-oriented, cross-domain problem-solvers, and uncompromising excellence. We value teammates who excel in their own areas and contribute to the team’s success.

Seniorities, employment type, job function and industriesSeniority level:

Executive

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Management and Manufacturing

Industries:

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

London, England, United Kingdom • 2 weeks ago

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