Process Acceleration Specialist - French and Chinese Speaking (F/M)

Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is a joint venture created in the summer of 2020 and backed by Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and Saft (a subsidiary of TotalEnergies). Our ambition is to produce electric batteries at the highest technological level while developing cleaner mobility that is accessible to as many people as possible.

🔋 We are proud to manufacture, in our Gigafactory in Billy-Berclau, the batteries that already equip several electric vehicles available on the market (PEUGEOT E-3008 and E-5008, Opel Grandland, and soon the DS N°8, the Citroën C5 AIrCross and the new Jeep Compass).

To bring this ambition to life, we're looking for skilled, agile people in all areas linked to running a factory: Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, HSES... to join our Gigafactory in Billy-Berclau (Hauts de France), our Industrial Center of Industrial Excellence in Nersac (Angoulême) and our R&D center in Bruges (Bordeaux).

⚡ If you're looking to develop your career beyond what you imagined in the industry of the future, don't hesitate any longer and join us!

We are seeking a Process Acceleration Specialist to drive rapid implementation of process and equipment upgrades across our gigafactory operations. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive international network, multilingual communication skills, and expertise in project management to ensure swift adoption of innovative solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and reliability.

Key responsibilities :

Process and Equipment Upgrades

• Lead and accelerate the deployment of new processes and equipment upgrades at the gigafactory level, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency

• Identify and implement global best practices, leveraging insights from an international network

• Duplicate changes from machine to machine and line to line

• Redefine process baseline parameters after each change implemented

• Train operators how to drive newest equipment

Collaboration, Networking and Technical Communication

• Utilize a robust international network of suppliers, technical experts, and industry stakeholders to source cutting-edge equipment and process innovations

• Facilitate seamless collaboration between cross-functional teams and global partners to ensure alignment and rapid decision-making.

• Translate complex technical requirements into actionable plans for implementation teams.

• Ensure all process changes and equipment upgrades comply with regulatory standards and company policies.

Project Management

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of process improvement projects, ensuring milestones are met within tight deadlines

• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations, ensuring clarity and alignment at all project phases

Continuous Improvement

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks and proposing scalable, innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of implemented upgrades to ensure sustained benefits.

Qualifications :

• Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration or a  related field.

• Proven experience in manufacturing acceleration.

• Strong international network of suppliers, technical experts, and industry stakeholders.

• Exceptional communication skills in Chinese, French, and English, with the ability to liaise effectively across cultures and languages.

• Demonstrated success in managing complex, cross-border projects within tight deadlines.

• Familiarity with European manufacturing standards and compliance requirements.

• Background in industrial operations, automotive, or gigafactory environments is a plus.

Some of our assets: A production site 30 minutes from Lille, connected to Paris, Bruxelles and London by highways and TGV, equipped with cutting-edge technologies, in an international environment and surrounded by green spaces.

You will be working in the first Gigafactory in France, and benefit from charging stations for electric vehicles, catering service delivered (with 7 euros/day paid by the employer), complementary retirement plan (subject to a salary threshold), additionnal & seniority leaves, free access to Gofluent, etc

https://www.acc-emotion.com/fr/facilities/billy-berclau
ACC Billy-Berclau Gigafactory - presentation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D_aFw2GPOY&t=1s

Our process usually involves 3 interviews: 2 technical and one HR.