Manager

Job description

Manager Cell Process (LithiumIon Battery Manufacturing) Role Purpose Lead and optimize the lithiumion cell manufacturing process to achieve safe, highquality, highyield, and costefficient production at scale. Key Responsibilities Process Ownership & Optimization • Own the cell process from electrode mixing/coating/calendering through cell assembly, electrolyte filling, formation, aging, and EOL testing. • Develop, validate, and control process parameters (SOPs, control plans, PFMEA) to meet performance, safety, and reliability specs. • Drive continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) to reduce scrap, improve firstpass yield, and lower cost per kWh. Production & Team Leadership • Lead a team of process engineers, technicians, and shift supervisors; set goals, coach, and ensure coverage for 24/7 operations if required. • Run daily production meetings, prioritize bottlenecks, and ensure ontime delivery against the production plan. Quality, Safety & Compliance • Partner with Quality to define inline QC checks, SPC charts, and escapeprevention systems; lead rootcause analysis for defects and field issues. • Ensure compliance with EHS standards for lithiumbattery manufacturing (chemical handling, dryroom controls, thermal runaway prevention). Equipment, Scaleup & New Product Introduction (NPI) • Specify, commission, and qualify new equipment; manage FAT/SAT, process capability studies, and rampup to volume. • Work with R&D/Cell Design to transfer new chemistries/formats from pilot to mass production, including DOE, validation, and risk assessment. Data, Systems & Reporting • Use MES/SCADA and statistical tools to monitor OEE, yield, cycle time, and process stability; report KPIs to plant leadership. • Maintain rigorous documentation (SOPs, work instructions, change control, training records). Typical KPIs • Firstpass yield / scrap rate • OEE, throughput, and cycle time • Cost per kWh and material utilization • Safety incidents and audit findings • Ontime delivery and customer quality metrics (PPM, returns) Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s (required) / Master’s (preferred) in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering. • 8–12+ years in highvolume manufacturing; 5+ years specifically in lithiumion cell production (electrode, assembly, or formation). • Proven peoplemanagement experience (10+ direct/indirect reports preferred).