Shift Manager Program - Skellefteå x Gothenburg

Shift Manager Program - Skellefteå x Gothenburg

Step up your manufacturing career with NOVO Energy and Northvolt

The Swedish battery industry is expanding rapidly, and the establishment of NOVO Energy in Gothenburg and the continued growth Northvolt is creating thousands of exciting jobs.
If you're an experienced Shift Manager, ready to make the switch to a career in battery production, our training program will equip you with tools to succeed in this innovative industry - and become part of our NOVO Energy’s ramp-up team.

Our partnership and the program

NOVO Energy and Northvolt is a partnership of strength and collaboration. We share a common purpose; to make green batteries for a blue planet - and build a sustainable industry that enables the green energy transition.

Together we want to grow local talent and are now offering the opportunity to join our fully paid training program where you will learn the ins-and-outs of battery manufacturing.
Designed to equip you with the skills and experience needed to succeed in this dynamic industry, in this program you will;


- Work with industry experts in a fully paid role at Northvolt in Skellefteå for 12 month.

- Develop new skills and knowledge through training and on-the-job learning.

- Join a core group of trained employees critical to the opening of NOVO Energy’s Gigafactory in Torslanda.

- Experience living and working in beautiful Skellefteå.

- Return to Gothenburg and NOVO Energy to a guaranteed job in our new Gigafactory.

Our Shift Manager program

In this role you'll work in close collaboration with other Shift Managers, maintenance, quality and environment personnel in our state-of-the-art production facilities. Here you’ll have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business, whilst leading and developing a team of 15-20 people. Working across one of the four key manufacturing steps, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, shape ways-of-working and help team-members grow and contribute to our shared success.

Skills & Requirements
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To succeed in this role, you'll need to be a natural leader who enjoys working in a team setting. You're curious and open-minded and make sure to make others wellbeing and ongoing growth a priority.


- High school diploma or other relevant education

- Experience in manufacturing and production environments, where you have successfully led and managed teams in meeting production goals

- Experience in leading and developing others

- Knowledge and experience of LEAN manufacturing

- Good understanding of the importance of safety and quality in a manufacturing setting, and a proven ability to have your teams perform accordingly

- Solid verbal and written English skills, Swedish and other languages are seen as a plus

Join us - and play a key role in our manufacturing journey

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, make sure to apply today. We promise you a competitive salary and lots of perks, frequent trips home to stay connected with family and friends, an out-of-the ordinary learning experience with Northvolt and a guaranteed job at the NOVO Gigafactory in Gothenburg at the completion of your program. Click on the link to get all information about the exchange program: Skellefteå 💛 Göteborg — NOVO (novoenergy.se)

Apply with your CV in English. Full time employment, fixed salary. Start date as soon as possible with regards to notice period.

We plan to hold interviews in October. If you move forward in the process, you will receive an invitation as the date approaches. Please note that if you proceed in our recruitment process, a drug test and a background check will be mandatory. 


Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery. Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo cars.

Our Gigafactory in Gothenburg will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe, with a potential annual cell production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt hours (GWh) - thereby enabling a supply of batteries for approximately half a million Volvo cars per year. Our state-of-the-art R&D facility will gather leading expertise from all over the world, to create the next generation battery cells.

You can read more about this joint venture in these press releases, here and here.