Manager, Formation

Date: Sep 26, 2025
- Location: St. Thomas, CA
- Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.
- Level of Experience: Professionals
- Job Function: Operations
- Job ID: 4242

**Manager, Formation & Aging**:
**Our Story and Why We're Growing**

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

**About the Role**

PowerCo Canada Inc. is seeking a skilled Manager of Formation and Aging VSM to join our team for the battery cell production line in St. Thomas. In this role, you will be leading the F&A planning and production team, involved in the production of battery cell factories, covering process steps including cell baking, electrolyte filling, leak test, formation, grading, aging, DCIR, OCV, wrapping, sorting, EOL testing, packaging. You will report to Director of Production and Planning (Head of VSM - Block 1&2).

This position is in-person and located in the charming town of St. Thomas ON.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Perform tasks related to cell formation and aging (F&A) manufacturing for battery cell production plants, including cell baking, electrolyte filling, leak test, formation, grading, aging, DCIR, OCV, wrapping, sorting, EOL testing, packaging
- Responsible for building up WC and BC teams in F&A VSM for CP1 & CP2
- Manage the process of equipment setup for F&A, commissioning and debug. Realize and improve key equipment functions including safety. efficiency, cycle time, yield, and reliability (cpk)
- Collaborate with Technical Support departments to setup equipment requirements and definition of standards for the Standard Greenfield Factory ST Thomas.
- Report plans, issues, operating results to Head of VSM, propose the improvement plans.
- Collaborate with project management, construction planning, industrial engineering, PMO, HSE, logistic, Quality, HR, Finance (investment, taxes, etc.), Purchasing and Product Management and align common areas for realizing F&A tasks
- Lead the equipment planning teams to perform process machine design, FAT, installation, commissioning, SAT, and ensure a smooth SOP
- Guide the production team to join process machine installation, and create/release production standards/documents: Operation Instruction, Autonomous Maintenance, 5S instruction, etc.
- Lead the team to support foreman to smooth implement production standard on shop floor
- Ensure continuous improvement to reaching production KPI in F&A area
- Train other employees and managers on technical and managerial topics
- Develop cell production training plans
- Provide technical support to task forces as needed

**What you bring to the Team**
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in in electrical, mechanical, materials, chemical or electrochemical engineering, or a related major.
- Bachelor degree with 7+ years’ experience of working in Li ion battery cell industry, ideally within a global organization.
- 1+ year of experience on leading a team to work on Li ion battery manufacturing, planning and/or development
- Direct experience in designing/planning Formation and Aging equipment and extensive experience in battery cell manufacturing.
- Experience in leading projects, technical topics, teams.
- Ability to follow through and make significant progress in a fast pace, dynamic environment.
- Extensive experience in working in corporate suppliers-customer relationships, strong record of supplier management.
- Experience in initial phase of a battery cell production plant would be considered an asset.
- Working experience with automotive OEMs is an asset.
- Action oriented work style and strong drive of results.
- Integrity and value-driven working style, complaint to rules and regulation.
- Adaptable to international teams with cross-cultural communication skills.
- Ability to travel both within Canada/US and internationally up to ~ 20%.

**Power Perks**
- 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 hea