Job Description
This role provides end-to-end operational leadership for scaling battery pack manufacturing from prototype to high-volume production, focusing on safety, quality, cost, and efficiency, while leading a high-performing team and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the ramp-up and ongoing operations of battery pack manufacturing from prototype to high-volume serial production, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team fostering operational excellence and accountability.
- Develop and implement manufacturing KPIs to monitor safety, performance, costs, and sustainability aligned with strategic objectives.
- Support deployment of operational technologies like SCADA for real-time control and quality assurance.
- Establish review cadences and drive continuous improvement through operational excellence initiatives to meet AOP milestones.
- Manage and optimize the operational budget, implementing cost-saving measures and lean manufacturing principles.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product development, finance, safety, and other departments to ensure process integration.
- Drive process and product improvements to enhance manufacturability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Apply lean principles to reduce scrap, optimize resource utilization, and achieve cost reductions.
- Partner with leadership to develop and execute strategic plans and continuous improvement projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and ideally an MBA
- 10 years of experience in construction management, with at least 5 years of experience on large, complex projects
- Experience working with brownfield or greenfield sites is a plus
- Knowledge of Automotive Regulations, EV Batteries, or Energy, or Complex Site Construction is a plus
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and implement project plans, track progress, and manage budgets
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $190,000 - $238,000 with 20% bonus
Work schedule: Not explicitly specified
Work environment perks: Not explicitly specified
Additional benefits: Bonus benefits
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