What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Operations position at Loam Bio?
Description
At Loam, we have the earth in our hands. As a team of scientists, farmers and entrepreneurs, we are on a mission to improve the world’s farmland and address climate change.
We are developing microbial technology to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and build carbon in agricultural soils. With a dedicated agenda to deliver nature based solutions, we help farming businesses prosper by boosting yield and soil health and enabling access to carbon markets.
As a start-up with ambitious founders and investors, our work is fast-paced and multidimensional. We foster a supportive and diverse workplace, where every team member is encouraged to learn and grow beyond their area of expertise.
While everyone at Loam is working in different roles, we all have one job: to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store it stably in the soil.
About the Role
As Head of Operations you will report to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and be responsible for designing policies, managing stakeholders, implementing technology solutions and supporting our growing team across the United States. You’ll be a responsible leader with an analytical and strategic mind and have a broad knowledge of business operations. If you’re also committed to performance-based outcomes and compliance, we’d like to meet you.
Ultimately, you’ll ensure our operations run smoothly and that our people feel empowered and connected to our Australian and Canadian startup operations. As a member of Loam’s management team you will also help shape the group's strategic vision and tactical choices to ensure delivery of our OKRs and other important milestones.
Key to the success of this role is an ability to execute against Loam’s operational strategy while providing a supportive and inclusive working environment.
Responsibilities include:
Direct business operations of the group, by managing or tracking key activities (e.g. budget, vendors, space planning, licenses & maintenance, scientific contracts)
Support strategic planning
Design policies that align with overall strategy
Implement efficient processes and standards
Ensure centralized records keeping with support of Finance and HR team
Run leadership team meetings and manage related projects
Manage group-wide goals and priorities
Project-manage discrete programs and teams (agendas, timelines, minutes, action items, records)
Help foster a culture of scientific rigour and problem-solving
Support the leadership team with special topics and projects, including the preparation of RACIs, slide presentations and regulatory reports
Represent the group in interdepartmental settings
Input into financial planning, reporting and strategy across the business.
Contributing to key strategic areas including go-to-market, product development, data management and systems
Requirements
Living in St Paul, MN (or willingness to relocate)
Proven experience as Head of Operations, Operations Director or similar leadership role
Familiarity with all business functions including HR, finance, supply chain and IT
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Excellent organizational and leadership ability
Very strong leadership skills, along with commercial and financial acumen
Extensive experience having managed and grown large teams
Benefits
Collaborative and highly engaging work environment with engagement across the Loam international R&D, product and commercial team
Ability to have significant impact and grow with the organisation
Competitive package on offer, including base salary and participation in the Employee Share Option Package (ESOP)
Paid time off, 401K with company match, short-term/long-term life insurance
Health, dental and vision insurance
At Loam, we have the earth in our hands. As a team of scientists, farmers and entrepreneurs, we are on a mission to improve the world’s farmland and address climate change.
We are developing microbial technology to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and build carbon in agricultural soils. With a dedicated agenda to deliver nature based solutions, we help farming businesses prosper by boosting yield and soil health and enabling access to carbon markets.
As a start-up with ambitious founders and investors, our work is fast-paced and multidimensional. We foster a supportive and diverse workplace, where every team member is encouraged to learn and grow beyond their area of expertise.
While everyone at Loam is working in different roles, we all have one job: to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store it stably in the soil.
About the Role
As Head of Operations you will report to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and be responsible for designing policies, managing stakeholders, implementing technology solutions and supporting our growing team across the United States. You’ll be a responsible leader with an analytical and strategic mind and have a broad knowledge of business operations. If you’re also committed to performance-based outcomes and compliance, we’d like to meet you.
Ultimately, you’ll ensure our operations run smoothly and that our people feel empowered and connected to our Australian and Canadian startup operations. As a member of Loam’s management team you will also help shape the group's strategic vision and tactical choices to ensure delivery of our OKRs and other important milestones.
Key to the success of this role is an ability to execute against Loam’s operational strategy while providing a supportive and inclusive working environment.
Responsibilities include:
Direct business operations of the group, by managing or tracking key activities (e.g. budget, vendors, space planning, licenses & maintenance, scientific contracts)
Support strategic planning
Design policies that align with overall strategy
Implement efficient processes and standards
Ensure centralized records keeping with support of Finance and HR team
Run leadership team meetings and manage related projects
Manage group-wide goals and priorities
Project-manage discrete programs and teams (agendas, timelines, minutes, action items, records)
Help foster a culture of scientific rigour and problem-solving
Support the leadership team with special topics and projects, including the preparation of RACIs, slide presentations and regulatory reports
Represent the group in interdepartmental settings
Input into financial planning, reporting and strategy across the business.
Contributing to key strategic areas including go-to-market, product development, data management and systems
Requirements
Living in St Paul, MN (or willingness to relocate)
Proven experience as Head of Operations, Operations Director or similar leadership role
Familiarity with all business functions including HR, finance, supply chain and IT
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Excellent organizational and leadership ability
Very strong leadership skills, along with commercial and financial acumen
Extensive experience having managed and grown large teams
Benefits
Collaborative and highly engaging work environment with engagement across the Loam international R&D, product and commercial team
Ability to have significant impact and grow with the organisation
Competitive package on offer, including base salary and participation in the Employee Share Option Package (ESOP)
Paid time off, 401K with company match, short-term/long-term life insurance
Health, dental and vision insurance
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