Senior Logistics Engineer

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise; Sanand; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise in Gujarat is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer specializing in material flow and automation to lead end-to-end layout design and implementation across greenfield and brownfield projects.

You will drive material handling systems, collaborate with global teams, ensure traceability, and align with MES/SAP standards while delivering safe, scalable solutions for manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in manufacturing/industrial engineering.
• Experience in greenfield project execution is mandatory (minimum 1–2 years).
• Supplier handling experience is mandatory; global project coordination is an advantage.
• Knowledge of MES / SAP (MM/WM/EWM) and layout planning.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end material flow and movement routes based on BoM across different cell products.
• Design overall layout for RM/WIP/FG handling including unpacking areas and required handling assets from concept to handover.
• Develop and implement manual and automation material handling solutions including AGV systems from RFQ to commissioning and handover.
• Lead cross-functional alignment with Production, Quality, Maintenance and EHS to ensure design alignment and feasibility.
• Define and align material traceability requirements with MES team as SPOC.
• Collaborate with UK teams to align design standards and replicate global best practices across projects.

Job description

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers’ requirements. Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progress. We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D Innovation Hubs in India and the UK.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for delivering efficient, safe, and scalable material flow and handling systems across project and operational phases aligned to global standards

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Phase (Greenfield / Brown field)

• Define end-to-end material flow and movement routes based on BoM across different cell products
• Design overall layout for RM/WIP/FG handling including unpacking areas and required handling assets (bins, racks, trolleys) from concept to handover
• Develop and implement manual and automation material handling solutions including AGV systems from RFQ to commissioning and handover
• Lead cross-functional alignment with Production, Quality, Maintenance and EHS to as required to ensure design alignment and feasibility.
• Define and align material traceability requirements with MES team as SPOC
• Collaborate with UK teams to align design standards and replicate global best practices across projects

Factory Regular Operation:

• Own material flow execution across the plant, ensuring stable and efficient movement aligned to production demand
• Drive performance and reliability of automation systems (AGV/ASRS/OHT as applicable
• Ensure adherence to material handling standards and traceability processes across operations
• Lead cross-functional resolution of material flow disruptions and operational bottlenecks
• Continuously improve material handling practices to enhance safety, reduce damage, and optimize efficiency
• Deploy global best practices and drive continuous improvement aligned to productivity, cost, and quality targets

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge

• Discrete manufacturing process knowledge (Cell manufacturing preferred)
• Material flow & movement method design and industrial engineering fundamentals
• Automation systems (AGV, conveyors, OHT and other handling solutions)
• MES and material traceability concepts
• Layout planning and shopfloor logistics

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Layout planning and practical shopfloor solution design
• Supplier management (RFQ, FAT, commissioning)
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Ability to translate design into execution
• Effective communication in global setup

Experience

• 5–10 years in manufacturing/Industrial engineering
• Experience in greenfield project execution is mandatory (minimum 1–2 years)
• Supplier handling experience is mandatory; global project coordination is an advantage
• Experience in designing storage locations and warehouse layouts (RM / FG)

ROLE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of MES / SAP (MM/WM/EWM)
• Good knowledge of layout planning and assembly lines (small/medium discrete manufacturing)
• Knowledge on designing Storage location, RM & FG Warehouse.
• Lean Manufacturing / Lean Logistics certification
• AGV / Automation system exposure or certification (OEM or project-based)