Team Lead, Rapid Response

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.

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We are looking for a Manager, Rapid Response. This role oversees a cross-functional team focused on resolving critical supplier, operational, and shop-floor issues. The Manager coordinates high-stakes interventions, ensures alignment with strategic goals, and acts as the primary escalation point for executive leadership. This role is instrumental in preventing major disruptions, safeguarding ramp-up, and protecting manufacturing performance.

This is a flex hybrid work structure, where employees can work both remotely and on-site at our St. Thomas location.

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team of problem solvers and manufacturing experts.

• Provide direction, prioritization, and coaching to team members.

• Ensure team efforts are aligned with business-critical priorities.

• Coordinate resolution of high-impact issues across supplier and production domains.

• Oversee investigations and interventions led by team members.

• Ensure timely containment and sustainable resolution of disruptions.

• Act as the primary escalation point for executive leadership and operational heads.

• Communicate issue status, risks, and resolution strategies to senior stakeholders.

• Represent the task force in executive- and board-level discussions and decision forums.

• Ensure structured problem-solving and technical rigor across all interventions.

• Review and validate methodologies used by the team (e.g., DMAIC, 8D).

• Ensure consistency and quality in root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Align tactical actions with strategic ramp-up and production goals.

• Coordinate with program, ramp-up, and operations teams to maintain alignment.

• Balance short-term issue resolution with long-term process stability.

• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge transfer across the organization.

• Capture learnings from resolved issues and integrate them into standards.

• Promote best practices and technical excellence across departments.

• Monitor manufacturing performance and impact through KPIs and reporting.

• Track resolution speed, cost avoidance, and production recovery metrics.

• Report outcomes and improvement opportunities to leadership.

• Support talent development and capability building within the task force.

• Identify skill gaps and provide training or mentoring as needed.

• Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture.