Head of Factory Planning (m/f/d)

Everyone's talking about sustainable energy - we're getting it on track.

We are a company with probably the most experienced employees in our technology field in the world. As a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group AB, we are responsible for all activities along the entire value chain for fuel cell systems: from research and development to production and marketing for use in trucks and other applications outside vehicles. The goal is to establish cellcentric as a leading global manufacturer of fuel cells, contributing to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation.

Location: Esslingen-Pliensauvorstadt 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead construction and infrastructure projects, including new construction, conversion, and expansion projects, while ensuring compliance with schedule, cost, and quality targets
• Manage and coordinate general contractors, specialized planners, and external service providers from tendering and contract award through to final acceptance
• Take responsibility for factory and space planning, considering production, logistics, utilities, machinery, and building requirements
• Develop and implement layout modifications to support production ramp-ups and capacity expansions
• Manage authorities, permitting processes, delegated operator responsibilities, and all construction-related documentation
• Develop technical standards and infrastructure concepts, including capacity planning, expansion planning, investment planning, and standardization decisions
• Take responsibility for cleanroom qualification in accordance with IQ/OQ/PQ and ISO 14644, as well as the acceptance of the cleanroom environment for C-sample production
• Collaborate closely with the PSV 2.0 project team to ensure the consistent planning and execution of all conversion and expansion activities
• Lead complex project committees and provide regular reporting to management and key stakeholders
• Identify and implement optimization measures to improve infrastructure, space utilization, and project execution processes

Required Skills/Experience:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Engineering (with a focus on construction), or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience leading factory, construction, or refurbishment projects in an industrial environment
• Proven experience in managing general contractors, specialized planners, and external project partners
• Strong project management expertise, including schedule, cost, and quality management for complex construction and infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of cleanroom planning and qualification according to ISO 14644, with experience in IQ/OQ/PQ considered an advantage
• Experience in pharmaceutical, semiconductor, medical technology, or comparable regulated industries is desirable
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, combined with the ability to influence and drive decisions
• Experience leading and facilitating complex project committees, ideally within joint venture or multi-stakeholder environments
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style with a high degree of personal responsibility
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Benefits:

• We offer you interesting, autonomous and varied activities with corresponding development prospects in a traditional company with a start-up mentality in one of the top future industries.
• You will receive a very attractive compensation package.
• With us, you can arrange your working hours flexibly, work remotely and work up to 20 days a year from other EU countries.
• We offer you at least 30 days of vacation per year.
• You will benefit from an attractive compensation and benefits package, including a company pension scheme, private and occupational accident insurance, and capital-forming benefits.
• We support the compatibility of work and family life through flexible working models, including parental leave and part-time opportunities.
• Our comprehensive health management supports your fitness and well-being – from bike leasing offer to voluntary health check-ups by our company doctor directly at our locations.
• Our restaurant provides you with soul food at a discounted price.
• You will be challenged - but also supported by a wide range of training and development opportunities.
• On top, we offer you exclusive leasing and purchase conditions for Mercedes-Benz cars.

Additional information:

If your heart beats for fuel cells and you are looking for exciting challenges in the field of sustainable and climate-neutral mobility, we look forward to receiving your informative application documents.

Please apply online only and enclose your CV, a cover letter and certificates. 

We are particularly pleased to receive applications from severely disabled persons and persons with disabilities of equal status.

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