Head - Production - Solar Panel Manufacturing

Head - Production | Solar Panel Manufacturing

Location: Mundra

Industry: Solar PV Module Manufacturing

About the Role

- Lead end- to- end production operations for a high- capacity Solar PV Module Plant. Drive excellence across module assembly (stringing, lay- up, lamination, framing, junction box fixing, testing, packing).

- Ensure productivity, yield improvement, safety, and cost optimization in a fast- paced manufacturing setup.

Key Responsibilities :

Production Operations : Manage complete module manufacturing lines; achieve output targets.

Manufacturing Excellence : Implement Lean, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, OEE improvement.

Process & Technology : Support advanced tech (TOPCon, PERC, HJT, bifacial).

Quality & Compliance : Ensure ISO, IEC, customer standards; drive zero- defect culture.

EHS & Safety : Promote zero- accident culture; ensure statutory compliance.

Cost Control : Optimize OPEX, consumables, scrap, and wastage.

Team Leadership : Manage large production teams; build capability and discipline.

Expansion Projects : Support commissioning of new lines and factory layout planning.

Desired Profile :

Education : BE/B.Tech (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Production, Chemical). MBA Ops preferred.

Experience : 10-18 years in manufacturing; 8-10 years in leadership roles within Solar PV/Cell/Glass/Semiconductor/Electronics.

Competencies : Strong knowledge of solar module processes, yield improvement, automation, MES/ERP, Industry 4.0, Lean, TPM, Six Sigma.

Behavioral : Leadership, problem- solving, accountability, communication, ability to thrive under pressure.