Plant Head Lithium ion Battery

CIEL HR; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CIEL HR invites applications for a Plant Head overseeing a state-of-the-art 10 GWh Li-ion battery pack assembly facility in Bengaluru. You will lead from concept through commissioning, driving safety, quality, and productivity in a hands-on leadership role.

Own end-to-end plant setup, production operations, workforce development, and continuous improvement to deliver on business objectives and ensure compliance with global battery standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup of a greenfield Li-ion battery pack assembly facility from concept to full deployment.
• Define plant layout, equipment selection, installation, automation requirements, and production workflow design.
• Oversee end-to-end production operations delivering megawatt-hour scale outputs and ensure safety and compliance.

Job description

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

Lead the setup of the greenfield Li-ion battery pack assembly facility from concept to full-

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Drive operational excellence initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and

Monitor plant budget, cost drivers, and ensure profitability and productivity targets are met.