Remora is seeking a Vice President of Operations to build, lead, and scale our end-to-end operations as we transition from R&D into production of complex, real-world industrial systems. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role owning supply chain and manufacturing, plant-operations, quality control, field service, and facilities maintenance. As a member of the executive team, you will work closely with the CEO on scaling operations, solving real-time challenges, and driving rapid and efficient growth.
We're building modular carbon capture systems for vehicles — turning exhaust into beverage-grade CO2 sold to breweries and greenhouses. We deploy in regions facing severe CO2 shortages, where prices are highest, allowing us to generate high margins without tax credits or carbon credits.
We've signed up some of the largest companies in the world to pilot our technology, including iconic multibillion-dollar brands, top trucking companies, and some of the most recognizable Fortune 100 companies. We’ve raised multiple rounds of funding from top investors like Lowercarbon Capital, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and Valor Equity Partners.
Responsibilities:
- Own and scale Remora’s end-to-end operations, including supply chain, manufacturing, plant operations, quality control, field service, and facilities maintenance.
- Manage Remora’s supply chain and manufacturing team, including relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers and setting strategic direction
- Own performance and safety across all operating Remora plants, including managing onsite operators and building scalable plant systems and processes
- Lead CO₂ operations and logistics, including coordination with CO2 buyers, dispatching CO2 pickups, and monitoring storage tank levels
- Manage Remora’s quality program for beverage-grade CO2 and build a quality management system for Remora’s production processes
- Own planned and unplanned maintenance for all Remora systems in the field
- Partner closely with Engineering, Sales, and Finance
- Act as the central operator across the business, driving execution, resolving bottlenecks, and scaling systems to support growth
Requirements:
- 15+ years in operations leadership within industrial environments (preference for industrial gas, chemical processing, oil and gas, or similar)
- 4+ years of management experience across both salaried and hourly roles
- Experience owning plant or production performance with a strong track record of high uptime and throughput with exceptional safety
- Strong understanding of managing quality systems, field service, and maintenance
- Strong operator mindset with a hands-on approach, comfortable troubleshooting issues in real time, and driving resolution across teams.
- Preferably experience starting up new plants and guiding new technologies from R&D into production and commercial operation
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex issues across manufacturing, assembly, and plant floor operations.
Here’s what we value:
- Mission First: We are laser-focused on our mission. We have chosen to take on the defining challenge of our time, and we don’t shy away from the hard decisions required to put our mission first, no matter how tough. The world needs our technology and it won’t happen any time soon if we don’t make it happen. We are a low-ego team, and we prioritize the mission over our self-interest. We think strategically with an eye to the long term, and we clearly separate what must be done well now, and what can be improved later, despite ambiguity.
- Burning Urgency: Our hard-core intensity and work ethic match the crisis we’re in. We have a strong bias toward action, and we execute with focus and speed. In the absence of guidance, we take charge, lead our teammates, and accomplish our goals. We aren’t afraid to change course when something isn’t working, and we find solutions even when it seems like there are none. We are cool under pressure, and our quiet determination and drive are unwavering. We relentlessly push ourselves and each other to improve. We don’t accept adequate performance. Excellence is the expectation. Many would say our standards are unreasonably high, and many would say our goals are unreasonably bold, but we are hungry to be exceptional. We will never give up, no matter what. If we get knocked down, we get back up, every time. We will not fail.
- Uncompromising Honesty: We are always honest with ourselves, our teammates, our customers, our investors, our suppliers, our communities, and all of our partners, especially about what’s not going well and what we don’t know. When we see issues, risks, or challenges, we speak up, and when we make mistakes, we admit them proactively and take full accountability. We challenge others directly when we disagree, even when it’s uncomfortable, and we seek this uncompromising honesty from others.
- Treat People Exceptionally Well: We care intensely about everyone who is on this mission with us, and our standard is exceptional respect for our teammates, partners, and communities. Teammates who bring different perspectives and backgrounds are essential to our success, and we empower everyone to share their voice. We listen to truly understand. We constantly encourage and help our teammates, and inspire each other with our enthusiasm and optimism.
- Joyful Curiosity: We love to learn, and we learn quickly. We explore the unknown with wonder and excitement. We reason from first principles. We generate original ideas with an open mind and test them quickly in the real world. We take risks and adapt as we discover more. We explore many ideas in parallel, and we don’t count on a silver bullet solution. We share our ideas freely with our teammates. We are skeptical about conventional wisdom, and we question every assumption and requirement. We are always looking for ways to simplify. We are rigorous and attentive to detail. We are eager to understand all aspects of our business and technology, and we contribute effectively outside our individual specialties. We never stop learning.
Logistics:
- Location: Wixom, MI (in-person required)
- Start date: ASAP
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary: $250,000 - $300,000
- Competitive Stock Options
- Healthcare (BCBS)
- Retirement (401k)
- Student loan assistance
- Three weeks of paid time off
- Dependent care assistance (childcare or eldercare)
- Parental leave
- Unlimited sick and compassionate leave
- Employee development and coaching
- Office setup (remote) or relocation (in-person) stipend
Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. If you’re enthusiastic about this role—even if you don’t meet every requirement—we encourage you to apply. We’re most excited to work with people who learn quickly and want to tackle the climate crisis.
