Role & responsibilities The Plant Head will be responsible for establishing and leading a state-of-the-art 10 GWh lithium-ion battery pack assembly facility, driving operational excellence, ensuring safety, and delivering high-

quality output aligned with business objectives. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role involving end-to-end ownership of plant setup, commissioning, production operations, workforce development, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1 Plant Setup & Commissioning

- Lead the setup of the greenfield Li-ion battery pack assembly facility from concept to full-

scale production.
- Define plant layout, equipment selection, installation, automation requirements, and production workflow design.
- Ensure adherence to project timelines, cost objectives, compliance, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, Quality, and Technology teams for seamless commissioning.

2 Manufacturing Operations 10 GWh Output
- Oversee full-scale production operations delivering MWh and GWh level containerized battery energy storage solutions.
- Define and manage KPIs for productivity, yield, safety, delivery, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Ensure strict compliance with global standards for battery performance, traceability, and

EV/BESS industry norms.




- Drive digital manufacturing implementation including MES, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

3 Leadership & People Management
- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing workforce including experienced senior engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
- Establish a robust culture of safety, operational discipline, continuous improvement, and accountability.
- Enable talent development and succession planning to support rapid business scale-up.

4 Supply Chain & Inventory Management
- Work closely with SCM to ensure availability of critical components including cells, modules,

BMS, enclosures, and raw materials.
- Optimize inventory planning, vendor performance, and logistics efficiency for uninterrupted operations.

5 Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Implement world-class Quality Management Systems (ISO/TS standards).
- Ensure best-in-class EHS practices tailored to Li-ion battery handling, storage, and manufacturing.
- Ensure plant operations comply with national and international regulatory requirements.

6 Cost & Performance Optimization
- Drive operational excellence initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and continuous improvement projects.
- Monitor plant budget, cost drivers, and ensure profitability and productivity targets are met.

📌 Plant Head LithiUM ion Battery (Bengaluru)
🏢 CIEL HR
📍 Bengaluru