About The Role

The Production Manager is responsible for end-to-end Electrode (Cathode/Anode) manufacturing operations for lithium-ion cell production. This role ensures safe, high-quality, and cost-effective production at scale, owning daily production performance, yield, throughput, and continuous improvement in a mobility-grade cell manufacturing workplace.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day electrode production operations including slurry mixing, coating, drying, calendering, slitting, and material handling

Deliver production targets related to throughput, yield, OEE, and quality for mobility-grade lithium-ion cells

Implement and sustain standardized work, SOPs, and best manufacturing practices across electrode production lines

Ensure strict compliance with EHS, safety standards, and statutory requirements within electrode operations

Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations, defects, and yield losses

Collaborate with Technology and Quality teams for process execution, SPC, audits, and technology transfer





Lead, coach, and develop production teams including shift managers, engineers, and operators

Support new line installation, commissioning, ramp-up, and cost reduction initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

12+ years of experience in discrete manufacturing with 5+ years in mixing, coating, and roll operations. Desired 3+ years in Lithium Ion cell Mfg.

Hands-on experience in electrode manufacturing for lithium-ion cells

Exposure to lithium-ion cell manufacturing

Skills

Electrode manufacturing and lithium-ion cell processes (LFP and related chemistries)

Yield improvement, OEE optimization, and high-volume manufacturing

SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis

People management, shift operations, and automation-driven production lines

📌 Production Manager Electrode Mfg.-Lithium Ion Cell (Jamnagar)
🏢 Reliance Industries
📍 Jamnagar