Description
Job Summary
The Head – Production will lead the complete manufacturing operations of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) plant, ensuring achievement of production, quality, cost, delivery, and safety targets. The role is responsible for managing end-to-end production from battery module assembly, HV/LV pack assembly, rack integration, and containerized BESS assembly while driving operational excellence, automation, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement. The incumbent will play a key role in scaling production from prototype and pilot builds to high-volume commercial manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities Production Operations
- Lead end-to-end BESS manufacturing operations across:
- Battery Module Assembly
- LV & HV Pack Assembly
- Busbar & Harness Assembly
- Battery Rack Assembly
- Container Integration
- Final Testing & FAT
- Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
- Develop production plans aligned with customer demand and project schedules.
- Optimize manpower, machine utilization, and production capacity.
- Ensure adherence to takt time, cycle time,



and line balancing.

Manufacturing Excellence
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and TPM initiatives.
- Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Reduce manufacturing costs, cycle time, and production losses.
- Improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduce defects, rework, and scrap.
- Establish standardized work instructions and SOPs.

Plant & Production Planning
- Coordinate closely with:
- Supply Chain
- Planning
- Quality
- Engineering
- Projects
- Procurement
- Ensure uninterrupted material availability.
- Monitor WIP inventory and optimize production flow.
- Drive capacity planning and production scheduling.

Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with:
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- IEC
- UL
- BIS
- UN38.3 (where applicable)
- Drive Zero Defect Manufacturing culture.
- Ensure traceability throughout the ma

📌 Deputy General Manager (India)
🏢 Vikram Solar
📍 India