COO

Insectius is building a decentralized network of modular Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farms inside 40ft containers, powered by our farm-management SaaS, larvai.com. We’re hiring a hands-on, execution-driven COO who can turn strategy into operational excellence across production, logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, and global deployments.What you’ll doOversee day-to-day operations across the entire network of container farms, ensuring reliability, quality, and efficiency.Drive industrial scalability by building robust SOPs, QA systems, operational metrics, and repeatable playbooks.Own the full international supply chain, including: Packaging, manufacturing, global logistics (freight, forwarders, insurance, customs clearance, tariffs, and all import/export documentation)Manage internal logistics: inventory, stock rotation, consumables, assembly kits, technical components, and EU/Asia suppliers.Lead deployment of new modular farms: container setup, technical coordination, commissioning, and delivery timelines.Ensure flawless execution of the franchise/integrator model through standardization, operational audits, and KPI-driven processes.Support founders in strategic decisions, expansion planning, and operational roadmap development.Build and lead the operations organization, including procurement, logistics, quality, and field operations.What you’ll bringProven experience as COO / Director of Operations in a startup or scaleup environment (industrial, hardware, biotech, foodtech, or supply chain).Hands-on experience with China manufacturing, including packaging production, sourcing, and quality control.Strong expertise in global logistics, INCOTERMS, customs, tariffs, compliance, and international freight workflows.Demonstrated ability to design and implement processes from scratch and bring structure to complex operations.Experience managing multi-stakeholder, technical projects across suppliers, production partners, and multiple sites.Analytical mindset with a KPI-driven approach to operations.Fluency in English and Spanish; Catalan is a plus.OfferFull-time role based in Barcelona.Competitive compensation + performance package (equity or phantom, depending on profile).Mission-driven environment: circular economy, waste upcycling, biotech industrialization, and scalable insect protein production.Opportunity to build a global operational infrastructure from zero and play a pivotal role in Insectius’ expansion.