Shannon Henry

About Shannon Henry

I’m an operations and program executive with 20+ years of experience leading complex manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure organizations—owning both strategic direction and end-to-end execution.My background spans multiple industries, where I’ve led operations across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and large-scale program delivery—building a reputation for stepping into complex environments and driving structure, performance, and results. While I bring deep experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), my leadership is grounded in operational excellence, scalability, and execution across diverse platforms and business models.I specialize in scaling operations, building high-performing teams, and delivering multi-site, high-impact programs in dynamic and highly regulated environments. My leadership spans the full lifecycle—from manufacturing and supply chain through deployment, commissioning, and long-term performance—ensuring alignment between business objectives, operational capability, and customer outcomes.Throughout my career, I’ve led cross-functional organizations across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and field operations—driving predictable delivery, operational efficiency, and scalable growth across both established and emerging technologies.Currently serving as Director of Operations at Go Electric (a SAFT company), I operate at an executive level across program delivery and operational leadership—driving performance across multiple initiatives, aligning stakeholders, mitigating risk, and ensuring execution at scale.In addition to leading operations, I’m comfortable stepping into hands-on program leadership when needed—ensuring critical initiatives stay on track, teams stay aligned, and execution remains strong.I’m known for bringing structure to complexity, building teams that execute, and driving results in environments where both speed and precision matter.

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Saft

   Mar 2019 — Present · Anderson, IN, US

   Provide operational leadership across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, safety, and project management functions, driving performance, accountability, and alignment across the organization*Lead end-to-end delivery of stationary Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) programs, managing multiple concurrent projects totaling $50M+ across manufacturing, deployment, and commissioning*Direct cross-functional teams to execute complex energy projects, ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, production, and field operations*Drive both strategic planning and hands-on project execution, balancing long-term operational objectives with day-to-day delivery requirements*Establish and monitor KPIs across operational performance, project delivery, safety, quality, and cost metrics to guide decision-making and continuous improvement*Own project planning, scheduling, site readiness, installation sequencing, and commissioning activities across multi-site deployments*Identify and mitigate risks across both operational and project environments, including supply chain constraints, field execution challenges, and regulatory compliance requirements*Manage P&L performance for operations and R&D while driving cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and scalable growth initiatives*Coordinate with executive leadership, customers, and internal stakeholders to align business objectives with project scope, timelines, and technical requirements*Build and lead high-performing teams, supporting organizational development, hiring, and long-term capability growth

Education

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2014 — 2016

• Ivy Tech Community College

  Associate's degree, General Studies and Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

• Indiana University East

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations

Skills

• Digital Photography
• Highly Detail Oriented
• Parts
• Inventory Management
• Iso
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Inspection
• Team Building
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Quality Auditing
• Quality Control
• Engineering
• Cad
• Goal Oriented
• Analytical Skills
• Quality Management
• Product Marketing
• 5s
• Transportation
• Social Networking
• Root Cause Analysis
• Kaizen
• Sales Management
• Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement
• Oracle E-Business Suite
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Quality Assurance
• Vehicles
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Marketing Strategy
• Qad
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive