Maintenance Manager

We are now looking for a operational Maintenance manager to join our Manufacturing team in Västerås. You will get the unique opportunity to be part of installation, commissioning and later on the maintenance of Northvolt Labs.

When old technology is phased out and overtaken by electrification in the coming years, batteries are going to become the differentiating factor. With increasing technology differentiation and growth of R&D efforts from sophisticated customers, especially in the automotive industry, our strategy with Northvolt Labs in Västerås is to provide a facility for them to develop their own design, then test, industrialize and qualify it, before taking it to large-scale production. Northvolt Labs is a cutting-edge demonstration line and R&D center that will enable fully process representative manufacturing and allow a faster and more efficient time to market for unique formulations, cell formats and technology.

As a Maintenance Manager you proactively set actions according to Northvolt values, routines, budget, management system and plan. A safe operation production line is our highest priority. This role will work closely with Site Manager, Shift Leaders, Production Manager, Safety, Quality, Environment, Maintenance and Process teams.

Key responsibilities (but not limited to)

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Lead the daily maintenance meeting with the maintenance team

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Lead shop floor problem solving

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Deliver fast and cost effective solutions on machine repairs

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Represent Labs maintenance teams in cross functional meetings

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Monitorize maintenance KPIs. Set actions to deliver maintenance KPI goals

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Make daily/weekly reports to Maintenance manager and operation management

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Monitorize the direct reports performance and skills. Initiate action in case of performance drop or missing capabilities

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Lead continuous improvement by analyze breakdown data

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Define/track/deliver short/mid/long term tasks dedicated to the Labs maintenance team

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Ensure that the team is comply with safety, quality and authorities requirements

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Set 5S standards and maintain in high level

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Operate the escalation process

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Set training plan to improve individual performance in line with rules came from maintenance manager and HR

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Define spare parts/tools/equipment need

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Participate on selection process

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Ensure continuous shift coverage in cooperation with the technician supervisor

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Actively participate on yearly budget planning by define spare parts/consultants/services needs considering business cost challenges

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Define long term asset strategy for Labs including overhauls/refurbishment/upgrades and equipment changes


Apply with CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.
Qualifications/education/experience

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Fluency in English

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Engineer degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic or electrical field

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Elementary computer literacy (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

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Previous experience in leading maintenance or production teams, minimum 2 years.

- Valuable (but not required) if fluency in other languages, including Swedish

Specific skills:

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Technical understanding about construction, mechanical, automation, hydraulic and pneumatic

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Proven skills in working with problem solving in industrial environment.

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Solid knowledge on modern maintenance strategies/technologies/procedures

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Problem solving skills (5why, A3)

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Experience with CMMS (Sap, Maximo, D365, etc)


Personal success factors (Please consider Bold – Passionate – Excellent) :

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Excellent communication capabilities in all directions (up, down and peers)

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Highly organized and result driven

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Service-minded and determined to create a great working environment

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Strong understanding of cultural fit and its implications

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Negotiation skills

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Shows grit and determination

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Has a can do-attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit



Northvolt makes green batteries for a blue planet. Affordable cells and high-quality battery systems. All manufactured with a record-low carbon footprint. Purposely built to provide Europe with the opportunity to switch to renewable energy – efficiently and entirely.

To accomplish this, we do things differently. We design, manufacture, and recycle everything under one roof. We even build our own factories. All this is incredibly challenging and requires us to think in unconventional ways. We’re constantly experimenting, learning and adapting to make batteries so great – they will one day make oil history.

Northvolt is growing fast. We’re staffing our international office in Stockholm, our R&D facility, Northvolt Labs, in Västerås, as well as our Gdansk facility for production of battery systems. We're also hiring for our gigafactory Northvolt Ett in Skellefteå, Sweden. We want to work with smart individuals from all disciplines. Strong individuals that truly want to make a positive impact on the future. Those of us already on board share a passion for our mission. We’re prepared to work hard in pursuit of excellence. We enjoy the ride and our main drive is to make a difference for real. As a team, we’re dedicated to thinking new, working hard and having fun.