Fluence · 2 months ago
Sr Director, Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
15+ years expFluence is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. The Senior Director of Operations will lead the manufacturing facility, focusing on business performance, operational excellence, and P&L delivery while driving growth and continuous improvement.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Fluence business owner for facility with accountability for operational and financial performance
Translate corporate strategy into executable business plans that achieve production, cost, and quality objectives
Partner with global manufacturing, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure site operations align with enterprise priorities and growth objectives
Lead capital planning, cost optimization, and investment strategies to support long-term competitiveness and domestic manufacturing goals
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
Establish robust operating metrics and governance processes (OEE, throughput, yield, cost per kWh, and safety)
Drive standardization of systems and processes to ensure scalability and reliability as production volumes increase
Provide direction on process design, equipment selection, and manufacturing technology to achieve best-in-class performance
Partner closely with Fluence’s product and engineering teams to industrialize new cell chemistries and scale pilot technologies into mass production
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across operations, capital projects, and materials management
Deliver targeted profitability and cost-per-unit reductions through process optimization and supplier collaboration
Oversee and develop high-performing operations organization, fostering collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and support functions
Drive a culture of safety, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including 7+ years in battery cell or related electrochemical manufacturing
Demonstrated P&L ownership and business management experience in a high-volume production environment
Proven success leading large cross-functional teams and scaling operations from pilot to full production and capacity scaling in factories
Proven experience and understanding of battery manufacturing processes and associated technologies
Strong financial, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to operate effectively in a global matrix organization
Preferred
Experience launching or operating U.S.-based cell manufacturing facilities
Familiarity with DOE programs, Inflation Reduction Act incentives, and domestic content compliance
Proficiency in MES, ERP, and data-driven manufacturing systems
Established record of developing talent and building high-performance operational cultures
Company
Fluence
Fluence makes energy storage technology solutions and services. It is a sub-organization of AES.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (19)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Qatar Investment Authority
2024-12-10Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2023-12-05Post Ipo Secondary
2021-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Julian Nebreda
President & CEO
Carol Couch
SVP, Chief Supply Chain & Manufacturing Officer
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