About the Role

The Production Manager is responsible for end-to-end Electrode (Cathode/Anode) manufacturing operations for lithium-ion cell production. This role ensures safe, high-quality, and cost-effective production at scale, owning daily production performance, yield, throughput, and continuous improvement in a mobility-grade cell manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day electrode production operations including slurry mixing, coating, drying, calendering, slitting, and material handling

• Deliver production targets related to throughput, yield, OEE, and quality for mobility-grade lithium-ion cells

• Implement and sustain standardized work, SOPs, and best manufacturing practices across electrode production lines

• Ensure strict compliance with EHS, safety standards, and statutory requirements within electrode operations

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations, defects, and yield losses

• Collaborate with Technology and Quality teams for process execution, SPC, audits, and technology transfer

• Lead, coach, and develop production teams including shift managers, engineers, and operators

• Support new line installation, commissioning, ramp-up, and cost reduction initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

• 12+ years of experience in discrete manufacturing with 5+ years in mixing, coating, and roll operations. Desired 3+ years in Lithium Ion cell Mfg.

• Hands-on experience in electrode manufacturing for lithium-ion cells

• Exposure to lithium-ion cell manufacturing

Skills

• Electrode manufacturing and lithium-ion cell processes (LFP and related chemistries)

• Yield improvement, OEE optimization, and high-volume manufacturing

• SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis

• People management, shift operations, and automation-driven production lines