Senior Specialist, Slitting & E-baking VSM

PowerCo Canada Inc. is seeking a skilled Senior Specialist, Value Stream Management (VSM)  In this role, you will be responsible for proposing, developing, presenting, and coordinating planning concepts for machinery and the plant, involved in the production of battery cell factories, covering process steps including electrode processes, cell assembly processes, formation and aging processes, cell finishing and testing processes.

This position is in-person and located in the charming town of St. Thomas ON.

• Perform tasks related to cell manufacturing for battery cell production plants, including electrode processes, cell assembly processes, formation and aging processes, cell finishing and testing processes and support on continuous improvements
• Implement equipment concepts for cell production machinery and plants and coordinate the realization and operation of these concepts, ensuring adherence to defined measures.
• Assess, design, and ensure the application of new technologies and compliance with both external and internal regulations (e.g., quality and production targets).
• Document the issues and lead the efforts in finding optimized solutions
• Investigate and identify root causes of equipment failures, and summarize/communicate lessons learned
• Professionally coordinate and guide employees involved in the equipment planning process; Train other employees on technical topics
• Lead sub-projects of equipment planning from the concept phase through to process implementation in mass production, ensuring a smooth production start and define the production KPI's accordingly.
• Work on and provide guidance of the certification and permitting process of cell manufacturing equipment in Canada
• Lead the machine design reviews, FAT, installation, commissioning and SOP
• Guide equipment supplier to install and commission the cell manufacturing equipment
• Lead SAT and work with equipment suppliers for specific process areas
• Lead the equipment handover to production team, together with maintenance expert

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in in electrical, mechanical, materials, chemical or electrochemical engineering, or a related major.
• Direct experience in designing/planning battery cell equipment or extensive experience in battery cell manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge about manufacturing feasibility, method plan validation, design principles, measurement process validation, P-FEMA, MES.
• Experience in working in corporate suppliers-customer relationships.
• Action oriented work style and strong drive of results.
• Integrity and value-driven working style, complaint to rules and regulation.
• Experience in initial phase of a battery cell production plant would be considered an asset.
• Working experience with automotive OEMs is an asset.
• Experience in mass production of automotive component is an asset.
• Experience with supplier management is an asset.

• Attractive Remuneration: The expected competitive compensation range for this position is $98,160 - $147,250 CAD, which includes base pay and target amount of short term incentive plan.
• In addition we offer competitive benefits: our program is flexible to allow you to make the selections and get the coverage you need.
• Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Plan: We offer an Employee Assistance Plan which can support you in mental health, physical wellness and overall wellbeing.
• Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.
• Opportunities for development.
• Relocation Support.
• Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Our compensation is determined based on a combination of factors including but not limited too relevant years of experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.

*This is a flex hybrid work structure, where employees can work both remotely and on-site. However, please note all hybrid work arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions of our hybrid work policy as may be amended from time to time.