Head BESS - Battery Energy Storage System

Job Location:

Ahmedabad
Reporting to:  CEO / MD
Company details  :
Company is setting up a Greenfield project into BESS - large-scale GWh Battery Energy Storage System assembly facility.

Role Overview
The Head of BESS Manufacturing will lead the end-to-end setup, commissioning, and operations of a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System assembly facility. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, production efficiency, quality compliance, supply chain coordination, and long-term manufacturing strategy.
The candidate will build the plant from ground up, scale production to gigawatt levels, and ensure global standards in safety, quality, and cost competitiveness.
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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree :
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, Industrial Engineering
MBA preferred for strategic role.
Experience

Required:

12–20 years in:
Battery manufacturing
EV battery pack assembly
Energy storage systems
High-voltage electronics manufacturing
Experience in gigafactory or large-scale automation preferred.
Strong knowledge of:
Lithium-ion battery architecture
BMS integration
Thermal management systems
Automated assembly lines
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Has scaled manufacturing from pilot to large capacity.
Understands both engineering and commercial aspects.
Experience working with global suppliers (China/Korea/Europe).
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Able to manage ₹500+ crore industrial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Plant Setup & Commissioning
Lead installation and commissioning of automated BESS assembly lines.
Coordinate with machinery suppliers and EPC contractors.
Finalize production layout and capacity ramp-up plan.
Establish SOPs and production workflows.
Manufacturing Operations
Manage annual production targets (multi-GWh scale).
Ensure optimal OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency).
Drive cost optimization and yield improvement.
Oversee module, pack, and containerized BESS assembly.
Quality & Compliance
Implement global battery safety standards (IEC, UL, BIS, UN38.3).
Develop in-line testing, grading, and traceability systems.
Ensure  Lead certification processes for domestic & export markets.
Supply Chain & Vendor Management
Manage lithium-ion cell procurement coordination.
Develop strategic supplier partnerships.
Control inventory risk (high-value raw materials).
Optimize logistics and working capital.
Safety & Risk Management
Ensure high-voltage manufacturing safety.
Implement fire suppression and battery handling protocols.
Maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
Technology & Innovation
Work closely with R&D and BMS teams.
Improve energy density and lifecycle performance.
Track global battery chemistry trends (LFP, NMC, Sodium-ion).
Plan backward integration strategies (future cell manufacturing).
Team Leadership
Build and lead cross-functional manufacturing team.
Hire production engineers, quality heads, plant managers.
Develop training systems for high-voltage assembly operations.
Foster performance-driven manufacturing culture.
KPIs (Performance Metrics) and Key Deliverables :
Annual GWh output achievement
Manufacturing cost per kWh
Defect rate / warranty claims
OEE percentage
Production ramp-up timeline
Safety incidents (Zero Harm target)
EBITDA margin contribution
Remuneration :
Best in Industry

Please expedite and send the Updated Resume with confirmation of Interest .
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Regards,

Pooja Raval - Sr. Consultant / Team Leader
Swati Sharma - Recruitment Consultant