Manufacturing Manager - Lithium battery manufacturing startup

Responsibilities:

- Own the end-to-end Process for Lithium battery manufacturing. - Plan, organize, and supervise daily production operations to achieve output and quality targets. - Monitor production processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective and preventive actions. - Coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D teams to ensure smooth workflow. - Prepare and manage production schedules, manpower deployment, and shift planning. - Train, mentor, and guide operators and technicians to ensure strict adherence to SOPs and best practices. - Monitor equipment performance and coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance with relevant teams. - Maintain accurate production records, MIS reports, and KPI dashboards. - Ensure full compliance with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) norms and statutory requirements. Support initiatives related to cost reduction, productivity enhancement, and process optimization.

Good to have:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Production Engineering. - Minimum 5+ years of experience in production or manufacturing operations for Lithium battery. - Prior experience in battery, automotive, electronics, or allied manufacturing sectors is highly preferred. - Strong understanding of production planning, lean manufacturing principles, and quality systems. Hands-on experience in shop-floor management, manpower handling, and shift supervision. - Working knowledge of ERP / inventory management systems for production tracking and reporting. - Exposure to EV battery, lithium-ion manufacturing, or energy storage systems. - Knowledge of Kaizen, Six Sigma, TPM, or other continuous improvement methodologies. - Proactive mindset with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.