Logistics Project Specialist

PowerCo; St. Thomas; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery production company in St. Thomas, Ontario is seeking a Logistics Project Specialist to oversee the installation and implementation of logistics within their manufacturing facilities. This role involves daily coordination with various departments to ensure seamless operations and includes responsibilities such as layout validation, issue resolution, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Industrial Engineering with 5-7 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Flexible benefits program

Pension contributions

Employee assistance plan

Competitive paid time off

Opportunities for development

Relocation support

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related technical experience.
• Strong understanding of factory layout planning and material flow.
• Daily shopfloor presence in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as logistics representative in daily coordination meetings.
• Review and validate factory layouts to mitigate inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with installation teams on logistics infrastructure.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Layout visualization tools

Understanding of logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

As a Logistics Project Specialist, you will be at the forefront of the installation and implementation of our manufacturing facilities, representing logistics on the Value Stream Management structure during the critical ramp-up phase. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that logistics requirements are fully integrated into the factory layout, installation plans, and operational readiness. This role demands a proactive approach with daily coordination across departments to identify and resolve layout clashes, flow disruptions, and installation conflicts. You will serve as the key logistics interface between planning and execution, ensuring that the value chain is physically and functionally aligned from day one.

This is a temporary flex work arrangement, requiring 2 days per week onsite, but will eventually transition to full time onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Shopfloor Presence & Coordination: Act as the logistics representative on the assigned production Value Stream, attending daily coordination meetings with departments such as Equipment Planning, Construction, HSE, BSI, and Production to ensure alignment and resolve issues in real time.
• Master the Value Stream logistic process: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all material flow processes, equipment interfaces, and logistical dependencies within the assigned value stream.
• Layout & Flow Validation: Continuously review and validate factory layouts, flows and equipment positioning to identify and mitigate potential collisions, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies. Development of efficient material flows, both across the factory premises and within facilities together with PowerCo headquarter planning. Integration of cleanliness and quality requirements into the design of material flows.
• Installation Support: Collaborate closely with installation teams to ensure logistics infrastructure (e.g., racking, AGV paths, staging areas) is implemented according to plan and adapted as needed during physical build-out.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve clashes between logistics systems and other factory installations (e.g., utilities, machinery, safety zones), escalating critical issues and driving corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as logistics main contact point for activities coordination between PowerCo headquarter planning, Industrial engineering and execution teams, ensuring that logistics requirements are clearly communicated and integrated into all phases of the factory setup. Representation of local inhouse logistics across various committees for the local Standard Factory project.
• Documentation & Change Management: Maintain up-to-date documentation of layout changes, flow adjustments, and installation progress. Support change management processes to ensure traceability and alignment with master plans.
• Operational Readiness: Ensure the transition from construction to operations by validating that logistics systems are functional, safe, and ready for production ramp-up.

What You Bring To The Team

• Bachelors degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of related technical experience.
• Strong understanding of factory layout planning, material flow design and installation processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve physical and operational conflicts on‑site.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across departments and drive alignment.
• The position requires daily shopfloor presence and engage in fast‑paced, dynamic environments.
• Experience in battery or battery cell logistics or handling hazardous goods would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in layout visualization tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio) and Microsoft Office applications.
• German language skills are considered an asset.

Power Perks

• Attractive Remuneration: The expected competitive compensation range for this position is $78,260 - $117,380, which includes base pay and target amount of short term incentive plan.
• In addition we offer competitive benefits: our program is flexible to allow you to make the selections and get the coverage you need.
• Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Plan: We offer an Employee Assistance Plan which can support you in mental health, physical wellness and overall wellbeing.
• 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.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Our compensation is determined based on a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant years of experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.

This posting is for a currently vacant role.

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.