Get to know Climeworks

Climeworks removes CO₂ from the air to fight global warming and protect future generations to come. We develop, build and operate direct air capture (DAC) machines which capture CO₂ directly from the air. The captured carbon dioxide is removed from the air by safely storing it underground, permanently. Founded in 2009 by engineers, Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher, Climeworks was built with a mission to inspire 1 billion people to remove CO₂ from the air, and is now spearheading the DAC industry globally. It has the world’s largest DAC facility and storage installation in operation and a team of over 300 Climeworkers determined to contribute to a net-zero future. A true climate pioneer, Climeworks is featured as a TIME100 Influential Company 2022 and Global Cleantech 100 Company 2022, driving a revolutionary technology engineered to solve the most pressing issue of our time. We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.

Will you join us?

Your mission

• Your mission at Climeworks is to meet production forecasts, support the operations team, optimize operational efficiency, maintain quality standards, lead supervisors, monitor suppliers, and collaborate with the product team to overcome delivery risks.
• You develop production plans based on project demands and capacity, ensuring on-time delivery and consistent production cycle time.
• You will be responsible for analyzing production data and metrics, identifying areas for improvement, implementing corrective actions, and identifying opportunities for automation and technological advancements.
• You effectively manage resources, evaluate supplier capacities, develop work instructions, set performance goals, and conduct regular evaluations for team members and suppliers.
• You establish and enforce quality control measures, implement the quality management system, monitor production processes, and conduct inspections to resolve issues and optimize processes.
• You will support design teams, track budget costs, project schedules, and liaise with other departments for effective coordination and communication.
• You will develop countermeasures for timely project completion, prepare production reports and progress updates for management review.

Your story

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• You have proven experience in steel production, preferably in a managerial role.
• You have at least 10 years of experience in production management or an expediting role.
• You possess knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 9001, EN 1090-2, PED, and the Machining Directive.
• You demonstrate a strong understanding of Inspection & Test Planning.
• You have experience participating in project risk assessments, lessons learned, schedule management, and change management.
• You have strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• You have profound understanding of manufacturing KPIs, action planning, and driving results.
• You bring experience and thorough knowledge in production systems, processes, and new product development.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing technical and motivated teams, with expertise in measurement techniques and inspection.
• Strong decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm and take charge in critical situations.
• Business fluency in English for effective communication and coordination. French and/or German a plus.
• Additionally, you are open to travel 60% of your work.

What we offer: What we offer: A horizontal organization, a great team, an improvement-oriented approach, and a scale-up venture with an innovative technology. Sounds like you? We are looking forward meeting you! Apply now by filling in the online application form and uploading your complete dossier to our careers portal: https://www.climeworks.com/careers.

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are. As part of our ongoing journey towards creating a diverse and inclusive environment - we encourage everyone to apply! All qualified applicants are considered for positions, so bring along your knowledge, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives, and together we can solve one of humankind’s greatest challenges. We look forward to getting to know you!

We do not accept candidates from agencies for our positions.