Sr Director, Operations

Description

• Deliver targeted profitability and cost-per-unit reductions through process optimization and supplier collaboration.
• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, including electrode production, cell assembly, formation, testing, and logistics.
• Implement lean six sigma principles to enhance productivity, quality, and yield.
• Partner closely with Fluence’s product and engineering teams to industrialize new cell chemistries and scale pilot technologies into mass production.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Establish robust operating metrics and governance processes (OEE, throughput, yield, cost per kWh, and safety).
• Lead capital planning, cost optimization, and investment strategies to support long-term competitiveness and domestic manufacturing goals.
• Translate corporate strategy into executable business plans that achieve production, cost, and quality objectives.
• Provide direction on process design, equipment selection, and manufacturing technology to achieve best-in-class performance.
• Drive standardization of systems and processes to ensure scalability and reliability as production volumes increase.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across operations, capital projects, and materials management.
• Partner with global manufacturing, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure site operations align with enterprise priorities and growth objectives.
• Oversee and develop high-performing operations organization, fostering collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and support functions.

Requirements

• Proficiency in MES, ERP, and data-driven manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and business management experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Strong financial, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to operate effectively in a global matrix organization.
• Fluence business owner for facility with accountability for operational and financial performance.
• Proven experience and understanding of battery manufacturing processes and associated technologies.
• Proven success leading large cross-functional teams and scaling operations from pilot to full production and capacity scaling in factories.
• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including 7+ years in battery cell or related electrochemical manufacturing.
• Established record of developing talent and building high-performance operational cultures.
• Familiarity with DOE programs, Inflation Reduction Act incentives, and domestic content compliance.
• Experience launching or operating U.S.-based cell manufacturing facilities.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance