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 solid 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 (Bidar)
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