Specialist,Logistics Project

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. 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'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us!

As a Logistics Project Specialist, you will be at the forefront of the installation and implementation of our manufacturing facilities, representing logistics on the Value Stream Management structure during the critical ramp-up phase. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that logistics requirements are fully integrated into the factory layout, installation plans, and operational readiness. This role demands a proactive approach with daily coordination across departments to identify and resolve layout clashes, flow disruptions, and installation conflicts. You will serve as the key logistics interface between planning and execution, ensuring that the value chain is physically and functionally aligned from day one.

This is a flex hybrid work structure, where employees can work both remotely and on-site at our St. Thomas location.

• Shopfloor Presence & Coordination: Act as the logistics representative on the assigned production Value Stream, attending daily coordination meetings with departments such as Equipment Planning, Construction, HSE, BSI, and Production to ensure alignment and resolve issues in real time.
• Master the Value Stream logistic process: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all material flow processes, equipment interfaces, and logistical dependencies within the assigned value stream.
• Layout & Flow Validation: Continuously review and validate factory layouts, flows and equipment positioning to identify and mitigate potential collisions, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies. Development of efficient material flows, both across the factory premises and within facilities together with PowerCo headquarter planning. Integration of cleanliness and quality requirements into the design of material flows.
• Installation Support: Collaborate closely with installation teams to ensure logistics infrastructure (e.g., racking, AGV paths, staging areas) is implemented according to plan and adapted as needed during physical build-out.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve clashes between logistics systems and other factory installations (e.g., utilities, machinery, safety zones), escalating critical issues and driving corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as logistics main contact point for activities coordination between PowerCo headquarter planning, Industrial engineering and execution teams, ensuring that logistics requirements are clearly communicated and integrated into all phases of the factory setup. Representation of local inhouse logistics across various committees for the local Standard Factory project.
• Documentation & Change Management: Maintain up-to-date documentation of layout changes, flow adjustments, and installation progress. Support change management processes to ensure traceability and alignment with master plans.
• Operational Readiness: Ensure the transition from construction to operations by validating that logistics systems are functional, safe, and ready for production ramp-up.

• Attractive Remuneration: We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.

• 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.

• Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package with extended health care, dental, vision and mental health support.

• Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.

*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.

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.