Purpose
We are looking for a General Manager of Operations to join the Envision AESC Spain team to lead the battery plant operation and develop a new world-class and innovative mass manufacturing Gigafactory. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most exciting, large-scale industrial developments in many years, where new and emerging technologies will be adopted in support of the rapidly growing electric vehicle marketplace.

The General Manager of Operations will be responsible for the plan, design and implement operational strategy for a new battery manufacturing plant.

The General Manager will hire and establish an operations team for the project as well and the new plant. The General Manager will launch and sustain operations using global/regional KPI management as well as develop and implement relevant training programs to achieve a seamless start of production.

Responsibilities

• Creation of company culture aligned with the global organization’s principals, including innovation and efficiency optimization
• Implement and maintain Envision AESC production within this region
• Develop long-term operational strategy and targets to be achieved
• Drive Continuous Improvement activities (Process, System, Capability & Cost)
• Manage manufacturing costs
• Monitor employee productivity and satisfaction
• Create as well as manage team and individual goals

 
Background and Requirements

• Lithium-ion manufacturing or extensive Automotive experience, at a senior level. Complex and high-quality Tier 1 Automotive supply experience is desirable.
• Greenfield experience
• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or other related fields.
• Fluent in Spanish and English

Skills

• Leadership
• Influence
• Communication
• Strategic thinking & decision making
• Problem solving
• Project Management
• Ability to work across all levels within a multi-cultural organisation