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SPML; Supe; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SPML is seeking an experienced AVP - BESS Plant Operations in Maharashtra to lead end-to-end manufacturing, quality, and EHS across the plant. The role requires driving productivity, cost optimization, and robust governance while coordinating with SCM, engineering, and HR teams.

The candidate will oversee safety, battery technology compliance, and performance KPIs, while building a strong second-line leadership team and ensuring on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial / Production Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Engineering / Operations Management / Manufacturing Management / MBA preferred.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or operational excellence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual operating plans, production strategies, and budgets.
• Ensure achievement of production targets, KPIs, and delivery commitments.
• Drive operational excellence, productivity, and efficiency.
• Establish systems for plant administration and governance.
• Oversee manufacturing of BESS components and integration.
• Coordinate with production planning, engineering, and supply chain.
• Implement lean, six sigma, kaizen, 5S and continuous improvement.

Skills

SAP / ERP

Production planning

Inventory management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

TPM

Operational excellence

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial / Production Engineering

MBA / Master’s in Engineering / Operations Management

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

ERP software

Capex budgeting tools

Job description

Department:Plant Operations | Industry: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) | Level:Senior Management

• Develop annual operatingplans, production strategies, and operational budgets.
• Ensure achievement ofproduction targets, operational KPIs, and delivery commitments.
• Drive operationalexcellence, productivity improvement, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Establish robust systems forplant administration and operational governance.

B.Production & Manufacturing Management

• Oversee manufacturing ofBESS containers, battery racks, modules, power conversion systems (PCS)integration, and associated electrical systems.
• Ensure effective productionplanning, capacity utilization, and resource optimization.
• Monitor manufacturingprocesses, line balancing, cycle time, and overall equipment effectiveness(OEE).
• Implement LeanManufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvementinitiatives.
• Ensure smooth coordinationbetween production, planning, engineering, and supply chain teams.

C.Quality Management

• Ensure adherence to definedquality standards and manufacturing specifications.
• Establish quality controlsystems at incoming material, in-process, and final inspection stages.
• Drive root cause analysis(RCA), CAPA, and reduction of rejection and rework.
• Ensure compliance withrelevant BESS product standards, testing protocols, and customerspecifications.

D.Maintenance & Engineering

• Ensure preventive,predictive, and breakdown maintenance of plant machinery and equipment.
• Improve equipmentreliability and minimize downtime.
• Drive automation, processengineering, and technological upgrades.
• Ensure proper maintenance ofutilities, infrastructure, and production facilities.

E. SupplyChain & Inventory Management

• Coordinate with SCM,procurement, and logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted materialavailability.
• Optimize inventory levels,material consumption, and working capital.
• Ensure effective vendorcoordination and timely material movement.
• Monitor materialtraceability and storage conditions, particularly for battery cells andcritical electrical components.

F. EHS& Statutory Compliance

• Ensure implementation ofstringent Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) practices.
• Establish safety protocolsfor battery handling, electrical testing, thermal runaway prevention, fireprotection, and emergency response.
• Ensure compliance withapplicable statutory, environmental, factory, and electrical safetyregulations.
• Drive safety audits, riskassessments, and employee safety training.
• Develop and manage plantoperating budgets and capital expenditure plans.
• Drive cost reduction throughproductivity enhancement and process optimization.
• Monitor manufacturingconversion costs, overheads, manpower costs, and material wastage.
• Improve plant profitabilityand operational contribution.

H.Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor seniorfunctional heads and plant leadership teams.
• Build a performance-drivenand accountable work culture.
• Develop succession planningand leadership capabilities.
• Ensure effectivecoordination across Production, Quality, SCM, Maintenance, Engineering,HR, and EHS.
• Ensure effective executionof battery pack testing, container-level testing, electrical testing, andfunctional validation.
• Oversee Factory AcceptanceTesting (FAT) and customer inspections.
• Ensure proper integrationand validation of Battery Management System (BMS), Energy ManagementSystem (EMS), HVAC, fire detection, and suppression systems.
• Ensure products meetcustomer requirements and are dispatched within committed timelines.
• Establish systems forproduct traceability, documentation, and quality records.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The AVP -BESS Plant Operations will be evaluated based on the following parameters:

KPI

Performance Measurement

ProductionAchievement

Achievementof monthly and annual production targets

OEE andcapacity utilization

Quality

FirstPass Yield, rejection and rework percentage

CostOptimization

DeliveryPerformance

On-timedelivery and dispatch

Safety

Zeromajor safety incidents and statutory compliance

Inventoryaccuracy and working capital optimization

EquipmentReliability

Reductionin machine breakdown and downtime

Productivity

Outputper manpower and production cycle time

CustomerSatisfaction

Customercomplaints and warranty-related issues

4. Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree inMechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial / ProductionEngineering.
• Master's Degree inEngineering / Operations Management / Manufacturing Management / MBA willbe preferred.
• Certification in LeanManufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or operational excellence will be an addedadvantage.

5. Experience Required

• 18-25 years of overallexperience in manufacturing and plant operations.
• Minimum 8-10 years in seniorleadership positions managing large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Relevant experience in BESS,battery manufacturing, lithium-ion battery packs, energy storage systems,power electronics, or electrical equipment manufacturing.
• Proven track record ofestablishing, scaling up, and managing manufacturing facilities.
• Experience in handling largeteams, plant budgets, production planning, quality, supply chain, andoperational excellence.
• Exposure to greenfield andbrownfield plant setup, capacity expansion, and automation projects.

6. Technical & Functional Competencies

• Strong understanding of BESSmanufacturing processes and battery technology.
• Knowledge of Lithium-ionbattery systems, Battery Management Systems (BMS), PCS, EMS, HVAC, andthermal management.
• Understanding of batterysafety, thermal runaway prevention, fire protection, and emergencyresponse systems.
• Knowledge of relevantstandards and certifications, including IEC 62619, IEC 62933, UL 9540, UL 9540A,and applicable NFPA standards, subject to product configuration andapplicable regulations.

GOV.UK+2

• Strong knowledge ofmanufacturing excellence, Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and automation.
• Expertise in SAP / ERP,production planning, inventory management, and cost control.
• Strong understanding ofstatutory compliance, factory regulations, and EHS management.
• Strategic thinking andbusiness acumen.
• Excellent leadership andteam management skills.
• Effective stakeholder andcross-functional management.
• Strong negotiation andconflict-resolution skills.
• Result-oriented approachwith a focus on operational excellence.
• Ability to manage businessgrowth, operational challenges, and organizational transformation.

8. Reporting Structure

Particulars

Details

Designation

Department

PlantOperations / Manufacturing

ReportingTo

ChiefOperating Officer (COO) / CEO

FunctionalReporting

Manufacturing/ Operations Leadership

TeamSize

Largecross-functional plant team

Location

BESSManufacturing Plant

• Establish and maintainworld-class BESS manufacturing operations.
• Achieve production targets withoptimal resource utilization.
• Ensure superior productquality and manufacturing reliability.
• Drive continuous improvementand operational cost reduction.
• Develop a strong second-lineleadership team.
• Ensure zero tolerancetowards unsafe working practices.
• Improve plant profitabilityand overall operational performance.
• Support business expansionthrough manufacturing capacity enhancement.

10. Ideal Candidate Profile

Anexperienced manufacturing leader with strong exposure to BESS, battery manufacturing,or electrical equipment manufacturing, capable of independently managingend-to-end plant operations. The ideal candidate should have demonstratedexpertise in plant leadership, production management, operational excellence,quality assurance, cost optimization, and people management, with the abilityto scale manufacturing operations in line with business growth.