Plant Head

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.