CIEL HR
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Position Overview
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
1️⃣ Plant Setup & Commissioning
Lead the setup of the greenfield Li-ion battery pack assembly facility from concept to full-
scale production.
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.
2️⃣ Manufacturing Operations – 10 GWh Output
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.
3️⃣ Leadership & People Management
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.
4️⃣ Supply Chain & Inventory Management
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.
5️⃣ Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
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.
6️⃣ Cost & Performance Optimization
Drive operational excellence initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and
continuous improvement projects.
Monitor plant budget, cost drivers, and ensure profitability and productivity targets are met.
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