Job Title: Production Manager - Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling

Base Location: Mundra, Gujarat

Department: Production Quality

Reporting to: Business Head / HOD

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Production Manager to lead the operational heartbeat of our current Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling plant in Mundra. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong background in chemical process industries or metal recycling, specifically in managing complex, high-volume production environments. You will be responsible for ensuring the plant operates safely, efficiently, and profitably, meeting all production targets and quality standards.

1. Production Operations Management:

- Oversee the entire production process, from receipt of spent Li-ion batteries to the output of black mass and recovered metals (Copper, Aluminium, Cobalt, Lithium, etc.).
- Develop and achieve production schedules, volume, and quality targets.
- Optimize plant operations to maximize yield, minimize downtime, and reduce operating costs.
- Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all processes, including discharging, dismantling, mechanical separation, and black mass extraction operations.

2. Safety, Health Environment (SHE):

- Champion a zero-compromise safety culture. Ensure 100% compliance with all HSE guidelines, statutory regulations, and permit conditions.
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) and JSA (Job Safety Analysis).
- Manage safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials as per CPCB/GPCB norms.
- Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency drill simulations.




- Ensure all environmental protocols for air emissions, effluent discharge, and solid waste management are strictly followed.

3. Team Leadership Development:

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of shift supervisors, engineers, technicians, and operators.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance.
- Identify training needs and ensure the team is adequately skilled in operational and safety procedures.
- Manage staffing schedules, performance appraisals, and conflict resolution.

4. Quality Process Improvement:

- Work closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to ensure the final product (e.g., black mass) meets or exceeds customer specifications.
- Drive initiatives for process optimization, waste reduction, and yield improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for enhancement.

5. Maintenance Inventory Coordination:

- Collaborate with the Maintenance department to plan and execute preventive and breakdown maintenance, minimizing production disruption.
- Manage production inventory, including raw materials (spent batteries), consumables, and finished goods.

6. Reporting Compliance:

- Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly production reports to the Plant Head/Management.
- Ensure all production-related documentation is maintained accurately and is audit-ready.

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