Plant Manager, Lithium-Ion Cells (Startup)

EnerSys; Greenville (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys in Greenville, SC is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the phased development and start-up of a new lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility. This role requires building the organization, establishing governance, and delivering safe, high-quality production at scale.

You will drive operational readiness, collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Finance and EHS, and shape the culture of continuous improvement while managing budgets and talent strategies for long-term success.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in high-volume, automated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of lithium-ion cell manufacturing and related processes.
• Experience building and developing leadership and organizational capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end plant leadership for safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity and overall manufacturing results.
• Lead phased development, start-up, ramp-up and scale-up of the Greenville facility.
• Establish operating systems, standard work, governance and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness across production, maintenance, engineering, quality, supply chain and EHS.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, labor plans, productivity targets and capital initiatives.
• Build talent, succession plans and leadership depth to support growth and resilience.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Operational excellence

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or related

Job description

EnerSys in Greenville, SC is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the phased development and start-up of a new lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility. This role requires building the organization, establishing governance, and delivering safe, high-quality production at scale.

You will drive operational readiness, collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Finance and EHS, and shape the culture of continuous improvement while managing budgets and talent strategies for long-term success.