Manager - Production

Department: Production / Manufacturing
Designation: Manager – Production
Industry: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) / Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing
Experience: 8–12 Years (preferred)
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related engineering discipline
Location: As per business requirement
Reporting To: Head of Manufacturing / Plant Head

The Manager – Production (BESS) will be responsible for managing end-to-end manufacturing operations for Battery Energy Storage Systems and/or lithium-ion battery packs. The role involves production planning, manpower management, process optimization, quality assurance, safety compliance, and achieving production targets while ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and timely delivery.

• Production Planning & Execution
  
  
  
  • Plan, schedule, and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production activities in line with business requirements.
  
  
  • Ensure achievement of production targets, throughput, and delivery schedules.
  
  
  • Monitor production KPIs, including OEE, productivity, rejection rate, cycle time, and yield.
  
  


• BESS Manufacturing Operations
  
  
  
  • Manage production activities related to battery module and pack assembly, BESS integration, electrical connections, and system assembly, as applicable.
  
  
  • Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process parameters.
  
  
  • Coordinate with engineering teams for new product introduction, prototype builds, and pilot production.
  
  


• Quality Management
  
  
  
  • Work closely with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to minimize defects and improve first-pass yield.
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, inspection plans, traceability requirements, and customer specifications.
  
  
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for production-related issues.
  
  


• Manpower & Team Management
  
  
  
  • Lead and develop production engineers, supervisors, technicians, and operators.
  
  
  • Manage manpower planning, shift scheduling, training, and performance evaluation.
  
  
  • Promote accountability, teamwork, and a continuous improvement culture.
  
  


• Process Improvement & Cost Optimization
  
  
  
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other productivity improvement initiatives.
  
  
  • Identify bottlenecks and reduce downtime, material wastage, rework, and manufacturing costs.
  
  
  • Improve line balancing, equipment utilization, and overall production efficiency.
  
  


• Safety & Compliance
  
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with EHS policies and industrial safety procedures.
  
  
  • Implement safe handling and storage practices for lithium-ion batteries and associated materials.
  
  
  • Ensure adherence to electrical safety, fire safety, and emergency response procedures.
  
  


• Cross-Functional Coordination
  
  
  
  • Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, R&D, and Engineering teams.
  
  
  • Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, tools, and production equipment.
  
  
  • Support customer audits, internal audits, and manufacturing process assessments.
  
  


• Reporting & Documentation
  
  
  
  • Prepare daily production reports, MIS, capacity utilization reports, and KPI dashboards.
  
  
  • Maintain production records, traceability documentation, and process compliance records.
  
  
  • Report production performance, issues, and improvement plans to management.
  
  

• Strong knowledge of BESS manufacturing, battery pack assembly, or lithium-ion battery production.


• Experience in production planning, execution, and shop-floor management.


• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OEE, Six Sigma, 5S, and root cause analysis.


• Understanding of electrical and mechanical assembly processes.


• Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.


• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP/MRP systems, and production reporting.


• Ability to manage production targets, quality standards, cost, and delivery timelines.

• Achievement of monthly production targets.


• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and equipment utilization.


• First-pass yield and reduction in rejection/rework rates.


• On-time production completion and delivery performance.


• Reduction in manufacturing costs and material wastage.


• Downtime reduction and productivity improvement.


• Safety compliance and reduction in workplace incidents.


• Manpower productivity and adherence to production schedules.

• Experience in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, battery module and pack assembly, or BESS system integration.


• Exposure to automated production lines, testing processes, and manufacturing quality systems.


• Experience in new plant setup, capacity expansion, line commissioning, or process industrialization will be an advantage.


• Familiarity with battery safety, electrical testing, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and Energy Management Systems (EMS) is desirable, depending on the manufacturing scope.