Senior Specialist,Packaging Planning

PowerCo; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Pension plan

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Relocation support

Development opportunities

Community events

Job summary

PowerCo Canada Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist - Packaging Planning to design and implement packaging for inbound and finished goods. You will partner with Engineering, Logistics and Production to integrate packaging into the battery production process and meet HSE requirements.

Key duties include leading packaging concepts with suppliers, validating through tests and pilots, and driving cost, quality, and sustainability targets while ensuring timelines from concept to serial production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Automotive, or Supply Chain Management.
• 3–5 years of packaging planning experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software (CATIA 5V).
• Experience with returnable packaging and container systems.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of packaging for inbound, in-house, and outbound products.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Equipment Planning, Logistics and Production teams.
• Develop sourcing strategies and support supplier evaluations for packaging.
• Validate concepts via testing, pilots, and production launches.
• Ensure compliance with battery-specific requirements (ESD, hazardous materials).
• Manage packaging suppliers and drive cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement for sustainability and automation.

Skills

Packaging planning experience

CAD (CATIA 5V)

SAP

Container lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor's degree - Packaging Engineering / Automotive / Supply Chain Management

Tools

CATIA 5V

SAP

Container lifecycle management

Job description

Who We Are

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!

This position is in-person 4 days per week and located in the charming town of St. Thomas, ON.

Your Role And Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Specialist - Packaging Planning you will be the key person to develop, align, and steer the implementation of the packaging for our incoming goods as well as for the intermediate and finished products. Reporting to the Inbound Logistics Manager, you will support and contribute to the PowerCo Logistics team to achieve the objectives of the logistics rollout project of PowerCo Canada.

What You Bring To The Team

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end design and development of both special and universal containers for battery cell manufacturing (inbound, inhouse and outbound) including alignments with internal and external partners to deliver optimized solutions for returnable packaging as well as for one way packaging.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Equipment Planning, Logistics and Production teams to ensure container designs integrate seamlessly into the battery production process while also fulfilling all necessary HSE requirements.
• Partner with Procurement to develop sourcing strategies, prepare technical specifications, lead supplier workshops, conduct technical evaluations, and support contract award decisions for returnable packaging and container systems.
• Validate and implement new packaging concepts through testing, pilot builds and production launches as well as manage packaging suppliers and drive technical alignment, quality and cost targets.
• Ensure compliance with battery-specific requirements including protection, cleanliness, ESD and hazardous material regulations.
• Act as the logistics owner for container and packaging projects, ensuring alignment between internal stakeholders and suppliers while driving project timelines, technical decisions, risk mitigation, and implementation activities from concept through serial production.
• Develop standardized container concepts to support scalable manufacturing operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on sustainability, automation compatibility and operational excellence.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Bachelors Degree - Packaging Engineering / Automotive / Supply Chain Management
• 3-5 years experience in packaging planning
• Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA 5V), SAP and container lifecycle management.
• trong understanding of battery manufacturing processes or general highly automized production processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills to assess complex challenges and develop innovative, cost-effective container solutions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in an environment of shifting priorities, timelines and occasional ambiguity.
• Physical requirements will include long periods of standing on shopfloor wearing PPE.
• Ability to travel 20% internationally.

What To Look Forward To

• Attractive Remuneration: The expected competitive compensation range for this position is $88,390 - $110,490 CAD, 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 too relevant years of experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.

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.