Assistant Manager - Program Management

Organization Overview

Agratas is a global battery business within the Tata Group. We’ll design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable battery solutions.

We’ve entered our industrialization phase, building world-class battery manufacturing facilities in Sanand, India, and in Bridgwater, UK, unlocking green growth opportunities for global customers in the mobility and energy sectors.

We’re powering the energy transition – not just by making batteries, but by driving momentum for a better tomorrow. Whether it’s for electric vehicles or grid energy storage, our technology is designed to move people, industries, and ideas forward. We believe the energy revolution should be shaped by people, for people – and that’s exactly what we’re building.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for end-to-end coordination and performance management across key operational functions including Production, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS. The role ensures seamless execution of manufacturing programs, drives operational excellence, and supports ramp-up, stabilization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position acts as a single-point integrator across cross-functional teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end operational performance across manufacturing lines to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) targets
• Lead daily operations governance (tier meetings, war rooms, escalations) to ensure alignment and quick resolution of issues impacting production output, product quality, equipment uptime, and safety
• Monitor and improve key KPIs including OEE, throughput, yield/FPY, scrap, downtime, and safety metrics, ensuring data-driven decision-making
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, process discipline, and regulatory compliance across all operational activities
• Drive cross-functional problem-solving using structured methodologies (e.g., RCA, 8D) to address production losses, quality issues, equipment failures, and safety risks
• Integrate production planning with equipment readiness and workforce availability to ensure smooth line execution and ramp-up adherence
• Ensure effective execution of preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment availability and minimize unplanned downtime
• Identify operational risks across process, equipment, and safety, and implement mitigation plans to prevent disruptions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity enhancement, defect reduction, cost optimization, and safe operations
• Ensure safe working environment by embedding EHS practices, hazard identification, and compliance with safety standards into daily operations
• Coordinate closely with engineering, supply chain, and program teams to ensure readiness for new product introduction, ramp-up, and process changes
• Track and ensure closure of cross-functional actions, maintaining strong focus on execution discipline, ownership, and accountability
• Lead performance reviews and provide structured updates to leadership with clear insights on risks, progress, and recovery plans

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end manufacturing, Quality process
• Proven experience managing complex, cross‑functional, manufacturing programs
• Ability to operate effectively above execution, integrating risk, timing, and decisions without owning process mechanics
• High credibility with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and leadership stakeholders
• Strong analytical and communication skills, particularly in executive and decision‑driven forums
• Ability to drive alignment and outcomes without direct authority

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, or related discipline) or equivalent experience
• 5 + years’ experience in manufacturing programs, factory launches, or large‑scale industrial projects
• Prior experience in battery, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or gigafactory environments strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success operating in greenfield, brownfield, or scale‑up manufacturing launches

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical Chemical, or related).
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is desirable.