Manager Process Operation

We are looking for a driven Manager Process Operation to join us in our mission to contribute to build the world’s greenest battery. The role is a part of our passionate Revolt Ett team based in Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be part of building the first in-house full recycling flow in the world. Recovery and effective recycling of end-of-life batteries is key to closing the loop on batteries and to achieve a minimal carbon footprint.

The Manager Process Operation is in charge of building a competent and dependable process operational team, capable to scale Northvolt Revolt’s production in Skellefteå. Must have a long experience in the field and have been driving large, innovative and challenging chemical plants with high demands on safety, purity and yield. You must ensure excellent working processes for Revolt Ett and will will work closely with the R&D and process engineering team to enable a safe and smooth process operation. The process operation team is key to commission, start and ramp-up the recycling processes in Skellefteå.

The Manager Process Operation is reporting to the Revolt Ett Operations Manager.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of manufacturing procedures. Allocate labour and capital resources to maximize productivity. Ensure that work is performed in accordance with Northvolt’s Code of Conduct, applicable legislation, and policies as well as the management system routines and standards.
• Analyse production data to identify problems and recommend solutions (for example changes to procedures, workflow, or equipment) that will improve performance.
• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making so that the technology strategy is aligned with the long-term vision, mission, and objectives of the organization.
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop professional engineering staff to ensure the quality, validity, and credibility of the organization's activities.
• Develop and maintain technical expertise in the process engineering organization; evaluate new technologies and advise the organization on appropriate investments.

About the team

You will be a vital member of the Revolt Ett site management team in Skellefteå and will be focusing on create a NMC sulphate product of battery grade from recycled battery products. You will receive support from many knowledgeable colleagues throughout Northvolt's organization and will work closely with R&D and the Industrialization team. We expect your team to be experts in hydrometallurgical processes as well as solution discharge and crushing and sorting. You and your team must also have foresight and prepare for the future expansion.

The person we are looking for is driven, caring and structured. You thrive by leading others and work towards common goals. You are used to a high paced work environment and got good time management skills. Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humor.

Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognize that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development. For us it’s important to look at your skills and potential, please refrain form including your picture and age with your application to help us with this.

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary.

Planned starting date is asap.

Please note that any applications submitted via email or direct messaging will not be considered.

Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have :

• A degree in chemistry/chemical or mechanical engineering/material science, MSc or similar.
• Proven Leadership and 5+ years of working experience from relevant industry.
• Experience of scaling processes in a fast-growing environment, ideally in the metal, recycling or mineral processing.
• Good problem-solving skills, understanding the importance of keeping set schedules and production goals.

Bonus points for:

• Experience of hydrometallurgical processes
• Experience and interest in manufacturing industry
• Fluency in other languages
• Experience from a multi-cultural environment