Plant Head LithiUM ion Battery

Role & responsibilities

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

1 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.

2 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.

3 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.

4 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.

5 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.

6 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.