Manager - Cell Production

Adani Transmission; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Transmission seeks an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee solar cell production operations. You will drive daily to monthly production plans, monitor critical process parameters, and optimize throughput while ensuring safety and quality on high-volume lines.

You will lead shifts, deploy manpower and equipment efficiently, and guide root-cause analyses using Lean and Six Sigma to boost yield and reduce defects. A strong focus on TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Production Engineering degree required.
• MBA/PGDM in Operations Management preferred.
• 12–16 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 12–16 years in Solar Cell Manufacturing and exposure to high-volume automated environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly production plans for solar cell manufacturing lines.
• Monitor and control production parameters for stable process performance and optimum output.
• Drive adherence to production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and material resources.
• Lead shift-wise production activities and address operational bottlenecks.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality and process issues using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Monitor key manufacturing KPIs including Yield %, OEE, Productivity, Line Efficiency, Defect Rate, Scrap Rate.
• Promote zero-accident culture and ensure compliance with EHS standards and 5S/Kaizen/TPM.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S

TPM

Automation awareness

Kaizen

Safety culture

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Production Engineering

MBA/PGDM in Operations Management

Job description

• Ensure achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly production plans for solar cell manufacturing lines.
• Monitor and control production parameters to ensure stable process performance and optimum output.
• Drive adherence to production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and material resources.
• Lead shift-wise production activities and address operational bottlenecks.

Process Control & Yield Improvement

• Monitor critical process parameters across cell manufacturing processes such as:
  • Texturing
  • Diffusion
  • PECVD
  • Laser Processing
  • Screen Printing
  • Firing
  • Testing & Sorting
• Analyze process deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous yield improvement and defect reduction initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality and process issues using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with established quality standards and SOPs.
• Monitor key manufacturing KPIs including:
  • Yield %
  • OEE
  • Productivity
  • Line Efficiency
  • Defect Rate
  • Scrap Rate
• Coordinate with Quality team for containment and corrective actions.
• Drive first-time-right manufacturing culture.

Team Management

• Lead and develop production supervisors, engineers, and operators.
• Ensure proper manpower deployment and shift management.
• Conduct skill development and training programs for shop-floor personnel.
• Drive employee engagement and performance management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards and statutory requirements.
• Promote a zero-accident culture across production operations.
• Ensure implementation of 5S, Kaizen, and TPM practices.
• Participate in safety audits and closure of observations within timelines.
• Identify productivity improvement opportunities through automation and process optimization.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives related to consumables, utilities, and operational losses.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) practices.
• Support new product introductions and technology upgrades.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Production Engineering
• MBA/PGDM in Operations Management preferred.

Experience

• 12–16 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 12–16 years of experience in Solar Cell Manufacturing.
• Experience in advanced cell technologies such as:
  • TOPCon
  • PERC
  • HJT (preferred)
• Exposure to high-volume automated manufacturing environments

Job Info

• Job Identification 57393
• Posting Date 08/26/2026, 09:11 AM