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

1⃣ 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.

2⃣ 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.

3⃣ Leadership & People Management

Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing workforce including experienced senior engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
Establish a strong culture of safety, operational discipline, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Enable talent development and succession planning to support rapid business scale-up.

4⃣ 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.

5⃣ 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.

6⃣ 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.