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Head of Factory Planning (mfd)

CellCentric


Job Location:

Berlin - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Everyones talking about sustainable energy - were getting it on track.

We are a company with probably the most experienced employees in our technology field in the world. As a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group AB we are responsible for all activities along the entire value chain for fuel cell systems: from research and development to production and marketing for use in trucks and other applications outside vehicles. The goal is to establish cellcentric as a leading global manufacturer of fuel cells contributing to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation.

As Head of Factory Planning you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end planning and execution of complex construction infrastructure and factory projects playing a key role in shaping and optimizing our industrial operations.

Location: Esslingen-Pliensauvorstadt

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead construction and infrastructure projects including new construction conversion and expansion projects while ensuring compliance with schedule cost and quality targets
  • Manage and coordinate general contractors specialized planners and external service providers from tendering and contract award through to final acceptance
  • Take responsibility for factory and space planning considering production logistics utilities machinery and building requirements
  • Develop and implement layout modifications to support production ramp-ups and capacity expansions
  • Manage authorities permitting processes delegated operator responsibilities and all construction-related documentation
  • Develop technical standards and infrastructure concepts including capacity planning expansion planning investment planning and standardization decisions
  • Take responsibility for cleanroom qualification in accordance with IQ/OQ/PQ and ISO 14644 as well as the acceptance of the cleanroom environment for C-sample production
  • Collaborate closely with the PSV 2.0 project team to ensure the consistent planning and execution of all conversion and expansion activities
  • Lead complex project committees and provide regular reporting to management and key stakeholders
  • Identify and implement optimization measures to improve infrastructure space utilization and project execution processes

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering Architecture Industrial Engineering (with a focus on construction) or a comparable qualification
  • Several years of experience leading factory construction or refurbishment projects in an industrial environment
  • Proven experience in managing general contractors specialized planners and external project partners
  • Strong project management expertise including schedule cost and quality management for complex construction and infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of cleanroom planning and qualification according to ISO 14644 with experience in IQ/OQ/PQ considered an advantage
  • Experience in pharmaceutical semiconductor medical technology or comparable regulated industries is desirable
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills combined with the ability to influence and drive decisions
  • Experience leading and facilitating complex project committees ideally within joint venture or multi-stakeholder environments
  • Structured analytical and solution-oriented working style with a high degree of personal responsibility
  • Fluent German and English language skills both written and spoken

Benefits:

  • We offer you interesting autonomous and varied activities with corresponding development prospects in a traditional company with a start-up mentality in one of the top future industries.
  • You will receive a very attractive compensation package.
  • With us you can arrange your working hours flexibly work remotely and work up to 20 days a year from other EU countries.
  • We offer you at least 30 days of vacation per year.
  • You will benefit from an attractive compensation and benefits package including a company pension scheme private and occupational accident insurance and capital-forming benefits.
  • We support the compatibility of work and family life through flexible working models including parental leave and part-time opportunities.
  • Our comprehensive health management supports your fitness and well-being from bike leasing offer to voluntary health check-ups by our company doctor directly at our locations.
  • Our restaurant provides you with soul food at a discounted price.
  • You will be challenged - but also supported by a wide range of training and development opportunities.
  • On top we offer you exclusive leasing and purchase conditions for Mercedes-Benz cars.

Additional information:

If your heart beats for fuel cells and you are looking for exciting challenges in the field of sustainable and climate-neutral mobility we look forward to receiving your informative application documents.

Please apply online only and enclose your CV a cover letter and certificates.

We are particularly pleased to receive applications from severely disabled persons and persons with disabilities of equal status.

Please assign your application to a job requisition. Otherwise the recruiter wont get your application.


Required Experience:

Director


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cellcentric vereint 30 Jahre Expertise in der Brennstoffzellentechnologie, unterstützt von Daimler Truck AG und Volvo Group. Unser Ziel: Bis 2050 eine klimaneutrale und nachhaltige Mobilität weltweit ermöglichen. Entdecken Sie Karrierechancen und tragen Sie zu einer sauberen Zukunft b ... View more

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