(Senior) Manager Operations & Commissioning for Battery Manufacturing (m/f/d)

The implications of climate change for our future and the necessary actions are obvious. Among the crucial measures, the transition to large-scale clean energy stands out. The global demand for power from renewable sources like wind and solar is on the rise. Stationary energy storage emerges as a key technology, ensuring a reliable power supply despite the intermittent nature of these sources by storing excess energy and discharging it during peak demand.
This job gives you the opportunity to direct your career towards actively contributing to sustainable solutions and establishing large-scale production capacities for NAS batteries - a cutting-edge technology ideal for long-duration stationary energy storage with superior features.

BASF Stationary Energy Storage GmbH (BSES) is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE. BSES is the exclusive distributer of the NAS batteries and co-develops the NAS technology together with its Japanese partner NGK Insulators Ltd.

In the responsibility as (Senior) Manager Operations & Commissioning, you will establish an optimal operations setup at the initial Gigafactory for NAS batteries.

• Analyze the work processes at the existing production plant of our Japanese partner in Nagoya/Japan
• Develop and implement a state-of-the-art operational work organization (work system definition considering the principles of standardized work, workforce flexibility & qualification, shop-floor management including visual management and performance steering, shift arrangement including leadership and group work approach)
• Drive the staffing, recruitment, and training of plant operations personnel
• Plan and execute commissioning and start-up
• Prepare operation manuals including start-up and shutdown procedures
• Ensure occupational QEHS compliance
• Build strong networks within diverse, international teams and foster a collaborative, trustworthy, respectful, proactive, open-minded, and high-performing culture creating tangible results

Subject to availability and qualification you may have the opportunity to fulfill your responsibilities at our Japanese partner's existing production plant in Nagoya through a short-term assignment.

• Completed studies in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering
• Solid position-related work experience gained in automotive manufacturing, battery manufacturing or similar industries
• Deep knowledge about the interdependencies and success factors of complex industrial work systems
• Capability to create tangible and sustainable results in a target-oriented way
• Excellent communication in English, German or Japanese is an additional plus
• Team player and passion to contribute to sustainable solutions limiting the implications of climate change

• Following the successful completion of the initial investment project, promising opportunities arise for the involvement in the plant's target organization or subsequent investment endeavors
• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• Career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation)
• Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• Fitness and health studio, medical care center with numerous offers for your health
• Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Yasemin Koparan, Tel.: -58540

First information about our application process can be found here: .

BASF Stationary Energy Storage GmbH (BSES) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BASF SE. BSES is the exclusive distributer of the NAS batteries and co-develops the NAS technology together with its Japanese partner NGK Insulators Ltd. Learn more about Stationary Energy Storage GmbH at

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.