Manager Industrialisation & Factory Integration

We are looking for an experienced Manager for Factory Development/Production system to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent Manufacturing Equipment Engineering team based in Stockholm and Gdansk. By joining us, you will be a key player for the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of:

• manufacturing infrastructure design
• the operational model in ramp-up and steady state production phases
• strategic line and product allocation
• industrial production system engineering inc.
• material flow and storage for Northvolt Systems advanced factories and warehouses

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Responsible for managing engineers and vendors to design and deliver industrial process/material flow equipment achieving yield and rate targets against tight deadlines optimizing following factors:
  • Quality
  • Capacity / CAPEX
  • Cost of manufacturing
  • OEE
• Responsible for planning factories and production line ramp-ups
• Responsible to secure engineering team growth and competence development as well as long term employee development and employee satisfaction
• Responsible to deliver new production and material flow systems
• Responsible to both establish and secure compliance with standards and procedures
• Responsible to secure and enable cross functional integration to relevant engineering teams to define interfaces for advanced real time monitoring, production control and optimization

Skills & Requirements

• Fluent English with strong communication skills
• Master degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• Prior experience in complex manufacturing involving multiple technologies and rapid growth
• 10+ years of relevant work experience inc. Leadership experience within new equipment development and manufacturing engineering
• Knowledge in Manufacturing, Process engineering as well as in PLM, Data Management, MES and other IS/IT related tools
• Expert in one or several defined process areas which includes deep knowledge in green field factory development, production system design, equipment installation and factory operations.
• Good negotiation and problem-solving skills

Bonus points for

• Experience in the following fields:
  • Automotive battery production
  • Automotive BIW or Paint Shop
  • Greenfield projects and ramp-up
• Fluency in other languages (Polish, Swedish, German, Chinese)

We offer

• Stable employment conditions - employment contract
• Private medical care in LUX MED – extended package with a freedom of treatment (partial refunding of invoices) for the employee fully paid by the company
• MyBenefit System – monthly card top-ups, the possibility to purchase a Multisport card
• Co-financing postgraduate studies
• English lessons
• Employee referral programme
• Financing of commuting by bicycle
• Christmas/holiday bonuses from Employee Benefit Fund (ZFŚS)
• Co-financing of sports activities and integration budget
• The possibility to invest in Northvolt group’s shares
• Relocation bonus
• Work in an international environment - the ability to use English daily
• Opportunity to develop and acquire new skills in a company taking part in the transformation to renewable energy
• Friendly and open working atmosphere in a diverse team