Job Title: Manager - Production (Spoke & P-Hub)

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reporting to: CTO

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage end-to-end production activities across Spoke and P-Hub units, ensuring smooth operations, quality output, adherence to safety norms, and timely achievement of production targets. This role involves managing manpower, equipment, processes, and engineering readiness to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Spoke Operations Management & P-Hub Operations Management

- Plan, monitor, and manage daily production targets.

- Proper Planning for pre-process unit.

- Planning & Ensure optimal resource utilization (manpower, machinery, materials) and adherence to SOPs.

- Drive quality control initiatives and ensure compliance with product specifications.

- Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvements to enhance throughput.

- Coordinate with supply chain and logistics for material flow and dispatch alignment.

- Oversee shift-wise operations of Li-ion battery recycling, ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity.

- Supervise technicians and operators, ensuring proper training, task execution, and performance tracking.

- Ensure accurate execution of recycling protocols and control of process parameters.

- Monitor plant equipment health and coordinate maintenance to minimize downtime.

- Lead shift review meetings, analyse performance gaps, and initiate corrective actions.

B. Engineering & Production Readiness

- Lead engineering activities like machinery installation, upgrade, and maintenance.

- Ensure production lines are operationally ready as per schedule.

- Collaborate with project teams, vendors, and maintenance for timely execution of infra and tech requirements.

- Drive initiatives to improve energy efficiency, automation, and infrastructure upgrades.

C. Safety, Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across units.

- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Maintain accurate production records, batch documentation, downtime logs, and MIS reporting.

- Prepare and submit weekly performance reports to senior management, highlighting any deviations along with their root causes and corresponding corrective action plans.

- Ensure audit readiness and statutory compliance (pollution control, fire safety, etc.).

D. Team Leadership & Coordination

- Supervise and motivate the production team across shifts and locations.

- Plan & Conduct skill assessments, training, and development programs.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Maintenance, SCM, HR) for seamless operations.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong leadership and people management skills

- Sound knowledge of battery recycling, chemical, or continuous process industries

- Proficient in production planning, lean manufacturing, and TPM

- Familiarity with EHS standards and regulatory compliance

- Analytical mindset and ability to drive performance improvement

- Good communication and coordination abilities