Manager - Cell Production

Adani Solar; Mundra; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Solar is seeking a seasoned Production Operations Manager to lead solar cell manufacturing lines, ensuring daily to monthly plan achievement with focus on process control, yield improvement, and quality.

You will manage manpower, machines, and material resources, drive safety and TPM practices, and mentor shop-floor staff to achieve world-class manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• 12–16 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• 12–16 years in solar cell manufacturing.
• Exposure to high-volume automated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with TOPCon, PERC, HJT technologies.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly production plans for solar cell lines.
• Monitor process parameters for stable performance and output.
• Drive adherence to schedules while maintaining quality and safety.
• Lead shift-based production activities and address bottlenecks.
• Lead root cause analysis using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

People leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Process optimization

OEE improvement

5S & TPM

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical

B.E./B.Tech in Electronics

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical

B.E./B.Tech in Production/Industrial

MBA/PGDM in Operations Management preferred

Tools

5S

Kaizen

TPM

Job description

Responsibilities

Production Operations Management

• 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.

Safety, Environment & Compliance

• 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.

Continuous Improvement

• 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

• B.E./B.Tech in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Industrial 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