Head of Cell Production

ManufacturingMumbai, IndiaFULL TIMEPosted 4/19/2026

Role Overview

Lead and optimize the global production of 30 GW stationary LFP cells, delivering operational excellence, consistent product quality, strong safety performance, and scalable manufacturing capability aligned to global growth targets.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end cell production operations, ensuring output, quality, cost, and delivery targets are consistently achieved across global manufacturing locations.
Lead, coach, and align the Cell Production Team, including managers and functional leads, to execute production plans and drive accountability.
Develop and execute strategic production plans to support 30 GW stationary cell manufacturing capacity and future scale-up requirements.
Monitor plant performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and enhance line reliability.
Establish and manage production KPIs, dashboards, and review mechanisms to track output, quality, efficiency, safety, and workforce performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methods to reduce waste and improve productivity.
Partner closely with R&D, quality, engineering, procurement, and operations teams to introduce new technologies, process improvements, and manufacturing innovations.
Manage production budgets, costing, and resource allocation to optimize manufacturing economics while meeting operational goals.
Ensure full compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and plant safety protocols across all production activities.
Strengthen manufacturing capability by improving systems, standard operating procedures, process controls, and talent development across the Cell Production organization.
Lead problem-solving for critical production issues, quality escapes, and process deviations with a data-driven and root-cause-based approach.
Build a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, safety ownership, and cross-functional collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

Required

15-20 years of overall experience in manufacturing and cell production.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Plant Head or equivalent senior plant leadership role.
Proven expertise in cell production, specifically stationary cells and LFP technology.
Strong track record of leading production teams and delivering measurable manufacturing outcomes.
Demonstrated experience in operational excellence, productivity improvement, and quality management.
Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and production costing in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in a global manufacturing setup with cross-location coordination.
Knowledge of industry safety standards, compliance requirements, and plant governance.
Educational background not specified; however, a strong technical foundation in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial operations is expected.

Preferred

Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline or business management.
Certification in Lean Manufacturing.
Certification in Six Sigma.
Experience in large-scale battery or energy storage manufacturing environments.
Exposure to global manufacturing operations and multi-site leadership.