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.