Production Head- Solar cell experience is must

1 day ago


Surat, Gujarat, India CIEL HR Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

Job Overview: Production Head

Summary

The Production Head will lead the setup, commissioning, and future operations of the solar

cell manufacturing lines in a greenfield facility. This role demands expertise in high-tech

manufacturing processes, cleanroom operations, and production management to ensure the

plant ramps up smoothly and achieves productivity, efficiency, and quality standards. The

Production Head will be responsible for coordinating with engineering, utilities, quality, and

supply chain teams during the project phase, and later for managing end-to-end production

operations, driving continuous improvement, and meeting customer delivery targets.

Key Responsibilities

During the Construction & Commissioning Phase

  • Collaborate with EPC partners, equipment suppliers, and process engineers for the

setup of solar cell manufacturing lines (wafer handling, cell processing, metallization,

testing, and packaging).

  • Review and validate equipment layouts, process flows, and cleanroom requirements.
  • Oversee installation, calibration, and qualification of process equipment.
  • Develop production SOPs, process documentation, safety standards, and operator

manuals.

  • Recruit, train, and certify production teams (engineers, supervisors, operators) before

plant commissioning.

  • Participate in trial runs, pilot production, and process validation.
  • Ensure smooth handover from project phase to stable production operations.

During the Operations Phase

  • Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across all production lines.
  • Monitor and control key production metrics: throughput, yield, cycle time, and

downtime.

  • Ensure adherence to quality standards (ISO, IEC, customer requirements).
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM practices to drive productivity

improvements.

  • Optimize manpower utilization, shift planning, and shop-floor discipline.
  • Collaborate with R&D, process engineering, and quality teams to scale production and

introduce new product variants.

  • Drive digitalization and Industry 4.0 initiatives (MES, automation, data analytics for

production).

  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements in

production areas.

Key Areas Under Scope

  • Wafer Preparation & Cleaning Lines
  • Diffusion & Oxidation Furnaces
  • PECVD & PVD Coating Equipment
  • Metallization & Firing Systems
  • Laser Scribing/Edge Isolation Systems
  • Cell Testing & Sorting Equipment
  • Cleanroom & Production Area Management

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelors/Master's in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics
  • 15–20 years of experience in high-tech mass production (semiconductors, solar

modules, solar cells).

  • Proven experience in greenfield plant setup and production ramp-up.
  • Deep understanding of process engineering, lean manufacturing, and yield

improvement.

  • Strong leadership and people management skills.

Key Competencies

  • Technical Expertise – Solar cell manufacturing processes, automation, and cleanroom

standards.

  • Strategic Leadership – Ability to plan long-term production capacity and capability

growth.

  • Operational Excellence – Strong command of productivity tools (Lean, Six Sigma, OEE).
  • Collaboration – Cross-Departmental Communication.


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