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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) is a global leader in advanced energy and battery technologies and was founded in 2011 in Ningde, China. CATL is a long-standing partner of the German and global electric vehicle and energy storage industry. In 2024, CATL was the supplier with the highest installed battery volume in electric vehicles worldwide for the eighth consecutive year. For four years in a row, CATL has also held the highest market share in the global supply of energy storage batteries.

From our first European production site at Erfurter Kreuz, we have been supplying German car manufacturers with cells and modules made in Thuringia since 2022. Globally, CATL employs more than 100,000 people at 13 production sites and 6 research centers with branches and offices in France, Germany, Japan, North America and China. Our batteries are already installed in more than 17 million electric vehicles worldwide - that corresponds to around one in three electric vehicles.

Become part of our team and use your talent to help increase this number even further in the future!

Production shift leader

Date of advertisement:  Aug 29, 2025
Location: 

Debrecen, Hungary

Company:  CATL

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 during your shift by organizing human, machine, and material resources
  • Coordinating and supervising the entire shift
  • Handling production-related documentation
  • Collaborating with other departments
  • Investigating production issues and organizing solutions
  • Ensuring compliance with work instructions and safety regulations
  • Preparing reports on production and quality results, escalating in case of non-conformities
  • Maintaining order on the shop floor (5S)
  • Training and continuously developing new team members

 

You are the perfect candidate if you:

  • Speak English and Hungarian confidently
  • Have at least a secondary education degree
  • Bring a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a production environment
  • Are familiar with basic production standards and the 5S system
  • Are confident in using computers
  • Work well in a team
  • Are persistent, able to tolerate monotony and stress
  • Are both rule-following and proactive in your mindset
  • Can work 12-hour shifts in a multi-shift schedule and perform standing work
  • Are open to on-site work in Debrecen

 

It’s an advantage if you have the following:

  • At least 1 year of shift leader experience in automotive, food, or chemical industry
  • Previous work experience in cleanroom or ESD environments

 

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.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disabilities.

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