Careers at maxwell+spark

At Maxwell and Spark, we’re not just leading the charge in lithium-ion battery production—we’re sparking a revolution! As a global leader in energy storage solutions, we’re expanding our reach to every corner of the planet. If you’re ready to electrify your career and lead our manufacturing operations across continents, then plug in and power up with us!

Key Job Deliverables: Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It

• Simplicity: Lead with energy and drive our global manufacturing operations with the precision of a finely tuned battery.
• Powered growth: Help us light up new markets and continents with our innovative energy solutions.
• Reliability: Use your expertise to streamline processes and boost efficiency, ensuring our batteries are top-notch.
• Innovate now: Develop and implement cutting-edge manufacturing strategies that keep us ahead of the curve.
• Teamwork: Work with teams across the globe to ensure seamless production and distribution.

What will you bring to the Team:

• Experience: Proven track record in manufacturing and leadership.
• Skills: Mastery of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and global supply chains.
• Mindset: A passion for innovation and a love for sustainable energy.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to coordinate with teams worldwide.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving global environment.

Role and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Production Planning and Scheduling: Developing and implementing production plans to meet business and market demands.
• Resource Management: Managing human and material resources to achieve production targets and maintain quality standards.
• Supervision and Coordination: Coordinating and supervising staff activities, reviewing performance, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensuring adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards and regulations within the plants.
• Process Improvement: Assessing and improving operational systems, processes, and policies to support the organization’s mission.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers.
• Reporting: Preparing and maintaining production reports and personnel records.
• Equipment Maintenance: Overseeing the maintenance, repair, and replacement of plant equipment to reduce downtime and maximize productivity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum tertiary qualification in a field such as Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Manufacturing or Supply Chain Management (Degree, BTech, Diploma).
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and deciphering cryptic emails threads.
• Understanding of ERP systems and master data management for manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written).
• Good organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• 5-10 years’ experience preferable.

Salary and Benefits:

• Market-related salary, negotiable based on experience.
• Performance-based salary increases.
• Medical aid, subsidized lunches, and support for further studies and training.

Who are we?/About us

Maxwell+spark, a leader in Li-ion technology for industrial mobility systems, offers a unique and compelling opportunity for job candidates. With a dynamic team of industry experts and a history of award-winning innovations, our company is on a mission to empower industrial users to transition to clean, renewable energy sources. We stand out for our environmentally conscious approach, delivering Li-ion battery systems that not only outperform traditional alternatives but also significantly reduce carbon emissions and lower lifetime costs. By harnessing technology for a greener, more efficient world, maxwell+spark invites passionate, forward-thinking individuals to join us in shaping the future of industrial mobility and creating a cooler, more sustainable world.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.