Head of Global Ramp-up Management (all genders)

Who we are

Our mission has started. We are starting our own battery cell production in Battery Valley in Salzgitter and ramping up our headquarters for global cell production. The Operations department takes 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 is also key elements within the area of operations.

Your role and key responsibilities

Develop, align, and implement the global ramp-up strategy across all PowerCo production sites, ensuring readiness and scalability of operations in alignment with dynamic market demands, geopolitical developments, and evolving customer expectations
Lead and coordinate all ramp-up activities across PowerCo’s global footprint, ensuring cross-functional alignment between production, engineering, quality, logistics, and digitalization teams while meeting targets for cost, quality, time, and sustainability
Establish and lead the Global Ramp-up Management organization, fostering a high-performance culture across multiple international locations and diverse teams, while developing leaders who embody PowerCo’s values and drive operational excellence
Drive the integration of new technologies and production concepts into ramp-up planning, assessing risks and opportunities, and ensuring alignment with the product roadmap and long-term competitiveness of PowerCo’s battery production
Manage supplier selection and equipment readiness for ramp-up projects

What you bring to the team

Excellent English language skills; Spanish is a plus
VW or PowerCo leadership certificate
Several years of leadership experience
Strong and proven management capabilities
Experience in battery manufacturing or electric vehicle (EV) production
Hands-on experience in the digitalization of battery cell production
Deep understanding of operational models used by global battery manufacturing companies

What makes you stand out

Adaptability to a highly dynamic and evolving environment
Established network within the battery cell industry
In-depth knowledge of battery, module, or cell production and their specific requirements
Experience in planning and implementing new processes with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach
Pioneer mindset

What to look forward to

Flat hierarchies
Mobile work options

Company: PowerCo SE

Location:

Salzgitter, DE

Job Function: Operations

Level of Experience: Leadership

Job ID: 4675

Publication Date: Jun 23, 2026

Are you a battery believer?

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.

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Benefits

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

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