Shift Incharge - Production - Battery / Vehicle

the Team and the Role; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, invites applications for a Shift In-charge - Production - Battery/Vehicle. You will lead shop-floor operations, drive SQCDM KPIs, and implement Lean manufacturing on the battery production line.

You will plan OJT, manage 5S, coordinate with engineering change processes (MQ1, SOR, DAP, FTR, CR), and mentor teams across shifts to sustain safety, quality, and delivery in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing.
• 4–8 years of professional experience as a Shift In-charge in the auto industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and align shift production personnel to achieve daily SQCDM KPIs.
• Plan on-the-job training (OJT) and multiskill associates across workstations.
• Enforce SOPs, maintain 5S, and ensure safety compliance.
• Allocate resources (Man, Machine, Material) to meet targets and perform variance analysis.
• Maintain line readiness for internal and external audits (IMS/ISO).
• Drive recruitment, performance appraisals, counseling, and grievance resolution.
• Coordinate with engineering change management processes (MQ1, SOR, DAP, FTR, CR, IA).
• Collaborate with Spec Ops on containment strategies to reduce line stoppages.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

A3 Analysis

PDCA

3M Resource Planning

Line Balancing

ISO Compliance

Education

Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

JIRA

Google Workspace

Job description

Role: Shift In-charge - Production - Battery / Vehicle

Location: Hosur Plant

Reporting to: Production Manager - Battery / Vehicle

Team Name: Manufacturing Operations

About the Team and the Role

The Battery Production team at Ather is responsible for driving day-to-day manufacturing operations, maintaining rigorous SQCDM benchmarks, and ensuring seamless battery assembly execution.

This role is for a Shift In-charge who will lead shop-floor operations, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and foster a disciplined, high-performance work environment across shift teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and align shift production personnel to consistently achieve daily SQCDM (Safety, Quality, Costs, Delivery, and Morale) key performance indicators.
• Plan on-the-job training (OJT) and execute associate multiskilling across all workstations to guarantee optimal workforce deployment.
• Enforce 100% adherence to standard operating procedures, maintain 5S shop-floor hygiene, and ensure workplace safety compliance.
• Allocate and optimize 3M resources (Man, Machine, Material) to meet production volume targets while conducting variance analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain line readiness for internal process and inventory audits as well as external ISO certification audits (IMS).
• Drive associate recruitment, shift performance appraisals, structured counseling, and grievance resolution to sustain positive team morale.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on engineering change management processes, including MQ1, SOR, DAP, FTR, CR, and IA workflows.
• Collaborate with the Spec Ops team on containment strategies to eliminate line stoppages, improve SPR, and drive assigned Development & Sustenance EPICS to timely closure.

Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing
• Professional experience with 4-8 years as a Shift In-charge within the auto industry

Must Have Competencies

• Application of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and operational productivity improvement techniques.
• Execution of structured problem-solving methodologies including A3 analysis and PDCA frameworks.
• Quality improvement tool implementation and adherence to Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Manufacturing line balancing, 3M resource planning, and battery assembly operational control.

Good to Have Competencies

• Adoption of Digital Manufacturing solutions and Industry 4.0 floor technologies.
• Implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and equipment reliability tracking principles.
• Operational tracking and documentation utilizing SAP, JIRA, and Google Workspace tools.
• Coordination of engineering change management systems, including MQ1, SOR, DAP, FTR, and CR protocols.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.