Manager / Senior Manager – Industrial Engineering Lithium-Ion Cell & Battery Pack Manufacturing

About the Company
The Amara Raja Group is one of the fastest growing conglomerates in India with a revenue exceeding USD 1.2 Billion through highly engaged customers across the Globe. Through our engaged employees, empowered teams and team-oriented leadership we are in a constant endeavor of making things better for the Environment, Society, Customers, Suppliers, Employees and Shareholders. Anchored by a workforce of 15,000+ people working for 7 companies encompassing 16 businesses and at the heart of all of this, are our people. We take pride in fostering an inspiring workplace with values that help each of us in becoming better individuals. Amara raja group of Companies are great place to work Certified from Feb 2023. For More details, please visit:
- https://www.amararaja.com

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Manager / Senior Manager – Industrial Engineering to lead manufacturing optimization, capacity planning, productivity improvement, and operational excellence across lithium-ion cell and battery pack manufacturing operations. The role will drive strategic cost reduction, Lean Manufacturing, automation, plant layout optimization, and continuous improvement to achieve world-class manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead industrial engineering strategy, manufacturing process optimization, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Drive capacity planning, line balancing, manpower optimization, cycle time reduction, and OEE improvement.
• Lead Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement programs across manufacturing operations.
• Oversee process optimization for lithium-ion cell manufacturing, including electrode processing, cell assembly, formation, aging, and testing.
• Drive industrial engineering excellence across battery module and pack assembly, welding, BMS integration, and end-of-line testing.
• Lead factory layout planning, material flow optimization, simulation studies,



and greenfield/brownfield plant expansion projects.
• Identify and implement automation, robotics, AGVs, MES, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Establish productivity benchmarks, labor standards, manufacturing KPIs, and cost reduction roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to improve throughput, process capability, and operational efficiency.
• Support new product introduction, production line ramp-up, process validation, PFMEA, and Control Plan implementation.
• Lead and develop industrial engineering teams, manage improvement project portfolios, and deliver measurable business results.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and customer requirements across manufacturing operations. Key Skills & Expertise
• Industrial Engineering Strategy and Manufacturing Excellence
• Capacity Planning, Line Balancing, Time & Motion Studies, and OEE
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, and Root Cause Analysis
• Lithium-Ion Cell Manufacturing and Battery Module/Pack Assembly
• Factory Layout Design, Material Flow, and Capacity Simulation
• Automation, Smart Manufacturing, MES, and Industry 4.0
• Cost Optimization, Productivity Improvement, and KPI Management
• Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, and Project Management
• PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Validation, and Quality Improvement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) OEE, throughput improvement, manufacturing cost reduction, capacity utilization, cycle time reduction, labor productivity, scrap and rework reduction, on-time delivery, safety performance, and annual continuous improvement savings. Preferred : Engineering graduate in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related discipline, with substantial experience in industrial engineering and high-volume manufacturing. Experience in lithium-ion batteries, EVs, automotive, or advanced manufacturing is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate robust leadership, analytical capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering productivity, cost, and operational excellence improvements.

📌 Industrial Engineering Manager (India)
🏢 Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies
📍 India