VP of Operations (Battery Manufacturing)

CSG is pleased to be supporting an innovative U.S.-based lithium battery manufacturer is seeking a VP of Operations to lead the next phase of its production scale-up. The company specialises in high-performance lithium-ion cells and solutions for mission-critical applications, including defence, aerospace, eVTOL and high performance electronics.

With a patented technology platform and a growing customer base, the company is in the process of expanding its manufacturing facility to meet increasing demand. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end operations at a critical inflection point in the company's growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of manufacturing operations, including production, quality, supply chain, inventory, procurement, and EH&S.

• Oversee a growing team of operators, supervisors, and engineers, including multi-shift scheduling and workforce planning.

• Ensure strict compliance with OSHA, labor laws, and hazardous material handling protocols.

• Drive cost efficiency, material productivity, and continuous improvement across people and processes.

• Implement scalable systems for production planning, training, quality control, inventory management, and reporting.

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Engineering, and Business Development to ensure operational alignment with customer delivery targets.

• Support the commissioning and optimization of pilot lines and mega-line operations.

• Build and report on key KPIs around safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).

• Lead ERP system implementation and reporting (SAP BONE or Oracle Netsuite preferred).

Qualifications:

• 10-15+ years of senior leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in batteries, semiconductors, or complex electronics.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.

• Demonstrated success in scaling production, managing facility expansions, and leading cross-functional operations teams.

• Strong background in OSHA compliance, labor management, hazardous materials, and EH&S oversight.

• Results-driven, metrics-focused leader with hands-on experience in lean manufacturing, cost control, and continuous improvement.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing dashboards, and performance reporting tools.

This is an opportunity to join a company at the cutting edge of clean energy innovation. If you're passionate about building world-class manufacturing operations and want to help shape the future of energy storage, apply today.