Battery Production Manager - Mass Production
Core
Planning, directing, and optimizing battery manufacturing operations for mass production of solid-state cells.
Role type
Senior IC Battery Production Manager
Builds
Automotive-sized lithium-metal solid-state cells for e-mobility platforms (EVs, drones, robotics)
Domain
Energy storage / Solid-state battery manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing operations)
Required skills
Lithium-ion battery cell mass production, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, OEE, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, IATF 16949, NPI, process validation, root cause analysis, production budgeting
Preferred skills
Green Belt or Black Belt certification, manufacturing scale-up and capacity expansion experience
Technologies
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, OEE, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, IATF 16949
Responsibilities
Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets; Develop and execute production plans to maximize equipment utilization and labor efficiency; Manage production supervisors, technicians, and operators; Monitor production KPIs (throughput, yield, OEE, cycle time, scrap rate); Drive continuous improvement initiatives; Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Process Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain); Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions; Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations; Support new product introduction and production ramp-up; Manage production budgets and resource allocation; Lead root cause analysis for quality and production issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC