What's in it for you?
Aqvita SRL (Brussels, Belgium) is a WaterTech startup with patented technology that transforms tap water into mineral-rich functional water, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonates, without plastic bottles or pills. Founded by a chemical engineer with + years in the water industry, Aqvita holds multiple patents and was recently selected among the Top Planet-First Startups by the Sustainable Innovation Council at UC Berkeley. The company was also recognised by the EIT Food Accelerator Network, a leading European reference in food innovation. These recognitions reflect Aqvita’s innovative and regenerative approach to sustainable hydration. The company is scaling both BB and BC channels across Europe and the Middle East.
We at Generations are thrilled to be partnering with Aqvita on this search. it's exactly the kind of mission-driven, tech-forward company we love working with.
About the role
As Chief Operating Officer, you take full ownership of Aqvita's operational engine from raw materials to delivered product.
Stand-alone role, you will report directly to the Founder & CEO.
You manage the entire supply chain through external partners and subcontractors. Aqvita does not own production infrastructure, so you orchestrate operations through relationships and contracts.
1. Source raw materials and negotiate with suppliers for mineral compounds and packaging
2. Coordinate production with external manufacturers and contract fillers
3. Manage quality control, food-grade certifications, and compliance documentation
4. Set up and optimize delivery logistics for both BB and BC customers
5. Act as single point of contact for all subcontractors and production partners
6. Manage operational budgets and optimize cost efficiency across the chain
7. Maintain traceability, batch records, and specifications for BB clients
8. Support future product range expansion and international market entry (Middle East in scope)
About the ideal candidate
9. Minimum - years of proven relevant experience in operations within the food, water, beverages, or dietary supplements industry.
10. You are a hands-on operator who has managed production, quality, and supply chain, not just reported on it.
11. Autonomous and self-organized: you plan your weeks, manage your priorities, and deliver without waiting for instructions.
12. Comfortable building and managing an industrial supply chain through external partners rather than in-house teams.
13. Execution-focused: you bring creativity within your operational domain while aligning with the founder's strategic vision.
14. Fluent in English. French, Dutch, Hebrew, or other languages are a plus.
What's in it for you?
15. Join a mission-driven company making mineral-rich water accessible to everyone while reducing plastic waste, real impact.
16. Take on a genuine COO role with full end-to-end operational ownership from day one.
17. Be part of a company with validated technology, growing revenue, and international expansion on the roadmap (Europe, Middle East).
18. Compensation package is open to negotiation (Freelance, FTE, Options)
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