Job Description

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Materials, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.
Asahi Kasei is a long-trusted supplier of lithium-ion battery separators xe2x80x93 polymer-based microporous membranes that are a key component of the lithium batteries used to power electric vehicles, renewable energy storage systems, and more. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada, where we are in the process of constructing a new lithium battery separator manufacturing facility to support increasing North American demand.
Company: Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canadaxe2x80x8b Corporation
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About the Role
We are seeking a Project Coordinator to be a part of the Project Management Office in support of a new plant build and start-up based in Port Colborne, ON. The incumbent will support the successful execution of multiple projects within our battery materials production factory initiative. This role ensures project governance, standardization, and efficiency across all project phases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management methodologies, stakeholder coordination, and risk management, with experience in large-scale industrial projects. The ideal candidate would also have the ability to utilize the most effective and latest project management tools.
Reporting Relationships
This position directly reports to the Vice President of Project Management and does not supervise others at this time.
Asahi Kasei Values

• Sincerity xe2x80x93 Being sincere with everyone
• Challenge xe2x80x93 Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change
• Creativity xe2x80x93 Creating new value through unity and synergy

Key Accountabilities
PMO Strategy & Governance:

• Develop and implement PMO frameworks, methodologies, and best practices to ensure project alignment with organizational objectives.
• Drive the alignment of company goals and strategies to ensure project sub teams align with business priorities, budgets and schedules.
• Organize and plan project tasks and schedules to ensure project charter deliverables are achieved.

Project Planning & Execution:

• Support project teams in developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Delegate work to team members based on skills and expertise, check on their progress, and ensure that each project is completed to the highest standard.
• Develop high level times lines for overall project, consistent with sub team goals and deliverables, report out timeline risks at bimonthly meetings to management team.
• Lead assigned projects and ensure results are delivered per timelines and budgets. It is expected that the person in this role will take on some individual project in addition to facilitating and supporting other teams.

Risk & Change Management:

• Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and establish change control processes to minimize disruptions.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Japanese, Canadian, and American team members, to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Create individualized presentations and reports to communicate project status to stakeholders and key project participants.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Establish reporting mechanisms to track project performance, milestones, and deliverables while ensuring transparency for senior leadership.

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects to ensure they are completed on time and on budget.

Resource Allocation & Optimization:

• Ensure optimization of project deliverables, schedule, and budgeting.

• Assist in resource planning and allocation to ensure efficient utilization of personnel and materials.
• Work with proposal teams to develop cost estimates and project plans.
• Facilitate and encourage collaboration across and within councils to ensure projects are completed successfully.
• Keep the project team focused on the end goal.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously assess and enhance project management processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications
Education Background:

• A bachelorxe2x80x99s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required; with a preference for a degree in engineering, degrees in business administration, information technology, project management, would be considered based on experience in large projects.
• Certification in PMP or PRINCE2 is preferred.

Knowledge & Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in project management in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Relevant experience in large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects is required; experience in the battery materials or automotive sectors is preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Experience in the field of quality, maintenance, manufacturing, environmental health and safety (EH&S), product stewardship, supply chain management, manufacturing/operational excellence, and manufacturing digitalization transformation are preferred.
• Understanding of compliance, regulatory requirements, and safety standards in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite tools, cloud-based hosting platforms and version control tools, and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera or other platforms).
• Japanese language proficiency is a plus.

Key Attributes:

• Must have ability to work in a multicultural environment and coordinate between international teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
• Must possess ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills are required.
• Strong organizational, time management, and verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule would be a strong consideration due to the need to manage a dynamic project with a multinational project team.

Travel:

• Must be able and willing to travel up to 15% domestically and abroad for training and visiting other company locations.

Schedule:

• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule for emergencies and to attend in-person meetings and conference calls outside of normal business hours. The incumbent can flex working hours to accommodate.

Working Environment
This position will be based in a temporary structure on the construction site until the permanent office is built in 2026. The final work environment will be at a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This position is in support of manufacturing and requires working in a production environment around chemicals. The manufacturing facility will be a state of the art in terms of automation and being temperature and humidity controlled. This will be a clean and comfortable environment due to the nature of the products being produced.
About Us
Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada, an Asahi Kasei Company, is a pioneer in battery technology and a long-trusted supplier of lithium battery separators, which are polymer-based microporous membranes that are key components of lithium-ion batteries (LIB).
The companyxe2x80x99s Hiporexe2x84xa2 brand of separators have been commercially available since the lithium battery marketxe2x80x99s inception in the early 1990s and they are found primarily in electric drive vehicles (EDVs) as well as in consumer electronics (CE) such as smartphones, tablets and personal computers. Hiporexe2x84xa2 membrane separators bring high porosity and excellent energy transfer, while contributing to battery safety and reliability and they are especially well matched for the high-capacity batteries required for power plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full battery (BEV) vehicles.
Asahi Kasei is accelerating its next phase of global growth with proactive investment and capacity expansion in battery separators to meet increasing demand for electric vehicle applications. Expansions have been announced at existing Asahi Kasei LIB separator facilities in the United States, Japan, and South Korea, with start-up scheduled in succession from the first half of fiscal year 2026. Asahi Kasei will continue investing to further build its LIB separator infrastructure for automotive applications to meet growing demand in North America where significant expansion of electric vehicle production is forecasted.
We are now in the early phases of staffing our new greenfield site, in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, that will have an investment of about 1.57 billion CAD$ to further build its LIB separator infrastructure for automotive applications to meet growing demand in North America where significant expansion of electric vehicle production is forecasted.
The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. With more than 48,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries. We are Creating for Tomorrow!
Location Information
Port Colborne, Ontario is a charming harbour town situated in the Niagara Region on the coast of Lake Erie. The Niagara Region is made up of 12 municipalities and has a population of approximately 478,000. It is an international trade hub with industry ranging from agriculture, construction, manufacturing, technology, tourism, transportation and warehousing. There are two regional airports, easy access to four international airports, railway, and other public transportation. It is home to Brock University, Niagara College Canada, McMaster University, as well as public and private schools that offer a selection of concentrations. The area offers a safe, affordable lifestyle with a hometown community feel. Recreational attractions include Humberstone Speedway, Niagara Falls, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, the Welland Canal, Canadaxe2x80x99s largest casino, wineries, sporting and entertainment venues for concerts and festivals. Other amenities include the Niagara Heath System, a variety in dining, farmerxe2x80x99s markets, ample parks, trails and outdoor activities. Within driving distance, the greater Ontario province offers modern cities and countryside that are rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. It is about a 90-minute drive to Mississauga, Toronto, and Brampton.
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As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Asahi Kasei believes that its diverse workforce strengthens the companyxe2x80x99s ability to adapt and thrive in a changing world . '