Assistant Manager - Production | Lithium-Ion Battery

Department : Production / Manufacturing Designation : Assistant Manager - Production Industry : Lithium-Ion Battery / Battery Manufacturing Experience : 8+ Years Qualification : B.E./B.Tech - Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Production / Industrial Engineering or related field Location : [Location] Employment Type : Full-time

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day Lithium-Ion Battery production operations and ensure achievement of production targets.
- Handle bulk/high-volume production with focus on productivity, quality, and delivery.
- Plan and monitor production as per customer demand, production plans, and capacity.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, Work Instructions, Control Plans, PFMEA and process parameters .
- Implement and maintain manufacturing practices aligned with IATF 16949 requirements .
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Poka-Yoke, SMED and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify bottlenecks and improve OEE, cycle time, line balancing, yield and machine utilization .
- Implement updated and advanced production techniques, automation and process improvements wherever applicable.
- Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, PPC, Stores and Process Development teams for smooth production.
- Monitor process deviations, downtime, rejection, rework and material wastage and take corrective actions.
- Lead RCA, CAPA and problem-solving activities for recurring production and process issues.
- Ensure proper manpower deployment, skill utilization and operator training.




- Monitor production KPIs and prepare daily/weekly/monthly performance reports.
- Ensure compliance with EHS, safety procedures and battery manufacturing safety requirements .
- Support new product introduction, process trials, line commissioning and production ramp-up.
- Maintain proper production documentation and ensure traceability of production batches.
- Participate in internal/customer audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, process discipline and operational excellence .

Required Technical Knowledge

- Lithium-Ion Battery manufacturing processes :

- High-volume / bulk production operations

- Production planning and line management

- IATF 16949 :

- PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP, WI and Process Flow

- SPC, MSA and basic quality tools

- 7 QC Tools and 8D problem solving

- Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen

- OEE, Takt Time, Cycle Time and Line Balancing :

- TPM and preventive maintenance coordination

- Poka-Yoke / mistake-proofing

- Automation and modern manufacturing technologies

- Root Cause Analysis and CAPA

- ERP/MES-based production monitoring will be an advantage

Preferred Experience





- Prior experience in Lithium-Ion Battery / EV Battery / Battery Pack / Cell manufacturing is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in bulk or mass production environments .
- Exposure to automated or semi-automated production lines .
- Experience working in an IATF-certified automotive or EV manufacturing environment .
- Experience in production ramp-up, capacity enhancement and process optimization will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

- Strong production and people-management skills
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Data-driven decision making
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Ability to work under production pressure and meet deadlines
- Good communication and cross-functional coordination
- Strong focus on safety, quality and productivity
- Leadership and team-building capability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Production achievement vs. plan
- OEE improvement
- Productivity / output per man-hour
- Yield and rejection rate
- Downtime reduction
- Cycle-time improvement
- Cost reduction
- On-time delivery
- Safety performance
- Kaizen / continuous improvement implementation
- Audit compliance

An experienced production professional who can manage high-volume Lithium-Ion Battery manufacturing, lead shop-floor teams, understand IATF 16949 requirements, and implement contemporary manufacturing techniques to improve productivity, quality and cost.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits :

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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