Shift leader

CATL is building its second European production base in Debrecen to serve the European market even more efficiently and to develop its international production network. Let's work together for the future of electromobility in Europe!

Date of advertisement:  Jun 7, 2025
Job Number:  2321
Job Type: 
Job category:  Permanent
Description: 

Build the future of electromobility with us – in Debrecen!
The world’s leading battery manufacturer, CATL, is opening its second European production base in Debrecen! Be part of an innovative, green, and forward-looking industrial revolution, and join us in shaping Europe’s sustainable mobility!

 

What tasks await you?

  • Ensuring continuous production in the field by organising human and mechanical resources and providing the necessary materials;
  • Overall coordination and control of the shift;
  • Carry out documentation processes related to production;
  • Liaising with partner departments;
  • Investigating and coordinating the resolution of production problems;
  • Comply with and enforce work instructions and work safety rules;
  • Reporting on the production and quality results achieved during the shift, escalating in case of non-compliance;
  • Maintaining operating order (5S);
  • Training and continuous development of new employees.

 

You are the perfect candidate if you have:

  • Secondary education;
  • Relevant experience in a similar job;
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment;
  • Knowledge of basic manufacturing standards and 5S;
  • Computer skills at user level;
  • Ability to tolerate monotony and stress;
  • Leadership competencies: decisive, independent decision making, excellent problem solving and communication skills, consistent, fast, accurate and responsible;
  • Rule-following and proactive mindset;
  • Native Hungarian;
  • Ability to work multiple shifts;
  • Ability to work in Debrecen;
  • English language skills.

 

It's an advantage if you have the following:

  • Experience in the automotive industry;
  • Experience in clean room/ESD production.

 

What we offer you:

  • Bonus: We reward your work with two annual bonuses;
  • Cafeteria (SZÉP Card): A monthly cafeteria benefit that you can freely use for leisure or cultural expenses;
  • Meal Support: We cover half the cost of one main meal per day – you can choose from both Hungarian and Chinese menus to keep you energized;
  • Commuting Support: Company bus or fuel allowance to ensure a smooth commute every day;
  • Employee Referral Program: You recommend, we pay;
  • Internal Training: We provide in-house training to support your professional development.