Position: Plant Head – BESS

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Experience: 15+ years

Position Overview 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

1️⃣ 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.

2️⃣ 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.

3️⃣ 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.

4️⃣ 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.

5️⃣ 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.

6️⃣ 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.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
- Direct involvement in large-scale manufacturing setup and ramp-up in EV/BESS sectors.
- Strong expertise in MWh and GWh level production, containerized BESS solutions, and advanced automation systems.
- Proven capacity to lead large teams and collaborate across global supply chain and technology environments.

Preferred Attributes

- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and execution capability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and commercial acumen.
- Strong problem-solving skills, agility, and ability to thrive in a rapidly scaling environment.
- Passion for clean energy and sustainability.

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