Head of Laboratory

With Whom You Will CELLebrate

We are proud to announce the launch of our cell manufacturing facility in Valencia. This is more than just a job; it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company. At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You will be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You will have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world. Operations take care of all production-related activities within the battery cell production. Our responsibilities vary from planning, constructing, and rolling out the forthcoming battery cell factories. Furthermore, planning and implementing operating functions such as logistics, quality, production, and plant management are also key elements within the area of operations.

How You Will CELLebrate

As Head of Laboratory, you will report directly to the Head of Quality. In this role, you will be responsible for building up, managing, and leading your Department to achieve all targets of the Project, Department, and Company. You need to recognize the different tasks and responsibilities in different phases of the project and must organize the resources.

• Selecting personnel for your area of responsibility and briefing personnel on job-specific and organizational matters.
• Delegating tasks and authorities to suitable personnel and setting priorities.
• Motivating, informing, advising, and supporting personnel.
• Evaluating personnel performance and working behavior.
• Guiding personnel regarding working behavior and performance.
• Developing and promoting personnel.
• Addressing complaints - Monitoring compliance with guidelines and regulations, such as work regulations, occupational health and safety regulations, and instructions issued by management.
• Initiating recruitments, dismissals, internal transfers, and relocations with due regard to applicable legal, collective, and operational regulations.
• Managing personnel placement in terms of job-specific matters and organizational procedures.
• Creating draft references and interim references.
• Defining, approving, and implementing suitable personnel placement strategies in exceptional situations.
• Deciding on the ordering and implementation of the right Laboratory equipment.
• Deciding on the build-up and development of the Laboratory (plan, layout, systems, organization chart, budget, management system).
• Managing the use of the approved budget.
• Planning and implementing training and qualification plans.
• Deciding on the acceptance of materials based on analysis.
• Deciding on the use or blocking of materials.
• Collaborating with PowerCo SE Quality Operations and R&D Department to develop test methods.
• Collaborating with external certification companies like TUV Nord, VDA to obtain laboratory accreditation.
• Responsible for the build-up and development of the Laboratory (plan, layout, systems, organization chart, budget, management system).
• Responsible for developing the Laboratory to obtain accreditation by VW Group's Laboratory Audit.
• Implementing, revising, and supervising process standards and work instructions for dedicated areas.

What You Need For Our CELLebration

What Else Can You Bring

What To Look Forward To

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