Head - Manufacturing (BESS: C&I; & Utility Scale) Position Summary The Head of Manufacturing will lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) catering to Commercial & Industrial (C&I;) and Utility-scale energy storage applications. The role will be responsible for driving manufacturing excellence across battery module assembly, battery packs, racks,BMS, containerised BESS integration, power conversion system (PCS) integration, testing, quality, supply chain coordination, and project delivery readiness. The incumbent will be instrumental in scaling operations from current manufacturing levels to gigawatt-hour-scale production while ensuring world-class quality, safety, productivity, and cost competitiveness. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Leadership

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Lead manufacturing operations for:
• Battery modules o Battery packs o Battery racks o Containerised BESS systems o Integrated PCS and energy management systems




• Establish scalable manufacturing processes for C&I; and utility-scale projects.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Build a high-performance manufacturing organisation and leadership pipeline. Production Planning & Execution
• Ensure achievement of production targets related to:
• Capacity o Cost o Quality o Delivery o Productivity
• Optimise manufacturing throughput and capacity utilisation.
• Develop annual manufacturing plans and expansion roadmaps.
• Lead commissioning and ramp-up of recent manufacturing lines and facilities. BESS System Integration
• Oversee manufacturing of: o Battery enclosures o Battery racks o DC systems o PCS integration o EMS/SCADA integration o Containerised BESS solutions
• Ensure compliance with: o IEC standards o UL standards o NFPA requirements o Grid-code requirements o Customer specifications
• Collaborate with engineering teams for design-

📌 Manufacturing Engineering Lead (India)
🏢 Larsen and Toubro
📍 India