Plant Head Lithium ion Battery

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 strong 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.