Head – Solar Cell Production

Technobiz Management Consultants; Khordha; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Client of Technobiz seeks a Head – Solar Cell Production to own end-to-end performance of the cell manufacturing line in Bhubaneswar. You will lead ramp-up to nameplate capacity, manage output, yield, safety, and costs across all shifts.

You will drive efficiency, reduce breakage using SPC, 8D and Six Sigma, meet PLI milestones, and mentor a multi-disciplinary team while ensuring compliance with IEC, BIS and ISO standards. Relocation support is provided.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in solar cell or high-precision manufacturing.
• 5+ years in senior production leadership.
• Hands-on knowledge of crystalline silicon cell processes.
• Familiar with PLI compliance and ALMM List-II enlistment (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Achieve production targets across the cell process from texturing to testing and sorting.
• Drive OEE, yield, and uptime; reduce breakage and rework using SPC, 8D and Six Sigma.
• Meet PLI milestones on capacity, efficiency and domestic value addition.
• Coordinate with module lines, supply chain, maintenance and project teams to align outputs with capacity and schedules.
• Own the production budget and drive cost-down, material utilization and energy efficiency.
• Build an EHS culture and ensure compliance with IEC, BIS, ALMM and ISO standards.
• Lead and develop managers, engineers and operators; build talent pipelines in Odisha.

Skills

Yield management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Team mentoring

Education

BE/BTech in Engineering

Job description

Job title: Head – Solar Cell Production

Company: Client of Technobiz

Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India (On-site)

Employment type: Full-time

About the role

As Head - Solar Cell Production, you will own the end-to-end performance of the cell manufacturing line. That means output, yield, quality, cost, safety and people across all shifts. You will lead the ramp-up of the line to nameplate capacity.

What you will do

• Achieve daily, weekly and monthly production targets across the cell process, from texturing and diffusion to metallization and testing and sorting
• Drive efficiency, line yield, OEE and uptime, and cut breakage and rework using SPC, 8D and Six Sigma
• Meet PLI milestones on capacity, efficiency and domestic value addition
• Coordinate with module lines, supply chain, maintenance and project teams so cell output matches module capacity and project schedules
• Own the production budget and drive cost-down, material utilisation and energy efficiency
• Build a strong EHS culture and ensure compliance with IEC, BIS, ALMM and ISO standards
• Lead, mentor and develop managers, engineers and operators, and build talent pipelines in Odisha

What we are looking for

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Materials, Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering (M.Tech/MBA preferred)
• 15+ years in solar cell, semiconductor or similar high-precision manufacturing, with 5+ years in senior production leadership
• Hands-on knowledge of crystalline silicon cell process flows and automated lines
• Strong command of yield management, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Preferred: greenfield ramp-up experience, and familiarity with PLI compliance and ALMM List-II enlistment

Why join us

• Lead Odisha’s first solar cell manufacturing line at a pivotal stage
• Work with a leading renewable energy platform and an established solar manufacturer
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation support for candidates moving to Bhubaneswar