Plant Head - Solar Industry

Key Responsibilities :

Plant Commissioning & Ramp-Up :

- Lead pre-commissioning activities including civil/PEB handover review, utility readiness (power, water, gases), and equipment installation coordination with OEMs/EPC partners

- Drive commissioning of the 4.5 GW TOPCon solar cell line in line with project timelines, in close coordination with technology licensors and equipment vendors

- Own the production ramp-up plan, ensuring planned capacity and yield targets are achieved progressively as per phased commissioning milestones.

- Overall ownership of Solar Cell Mfg. operations (Process, yield, efficiency) ; Execution of technology roadmap (PERC, TOPcon, HJT or future technologies)

Production & Operations Management :

- Take full P&L and operational ownership of the plant once operational - production planning, capacity utilization, yield optimization, and OEE improvement

- Drive process optimization across cell manufacturing stages (texturing, diffusion, PECVD, screen printing, testing/sorting etc.) to achieve target efficiency, yield, and output

- Ensure manufacturing output meets cost, quality, and delivery commitments aligned with group sales and module manufacturing requirements

People Leadership :

- Build the plant's organizational structure from the ground up - recruit, train, and develop production, quality, maintenance, and EHS teams

- Given the facility's location, lead workforce development and local talent integration, supporting the project's stated goal of 1,600+ direct/indirect jobs

- Foster a high-performance, safety-first, continuous-improvement culture

Engineering & Maintenance :

- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance of high-value equipment (PECVD, diffusion furnaces, screen printers, testers etc.) to maximize uptime

- Drive capex planning for Phase 2 expansion and technology upgrades in coordination with corporate engineering teams

Supply Chain & Cost Management :

- Coordinate with procurement on raw material (wafers, silver paste, chemicals etc.) availability and inventory planning to support production schedules

- Drive cost optimization initiatives - conversion cost, utility consumption, wastage reduction - to support target gross margins

- Coordinate with the module manufacturing units (Rajasthan) to align cell output with downstream module production needs

Stakeholder & Government Liaison :

- Serve as the primary site leader liaising with Madhya Pradesh state government bodies, MPIDC, local administration, and industrial zone authorities on land, infrastructure, incentives, and compliance matters Represent the plant in interactions with senior corporate management, auditors, and external stakeholders (lenders, rating agencies, customers visiting the facility)

Candidate Profile :

Education : B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation, or related Engineering discipline. MBA/PGDM in Operations is a plus.

Experience :

- 15-22 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, with at least 5-8 years in a Plant Head/Unit Head/Factory Manager role

- Prior experience in solar cell, solar module, semiconductor, electronics, or other high-precision, process-driven manufacturing is strongly preferred

- Demonstrated experience in greenfield project commissioning and ramp-up is highly desirable

- Experience managing large workforces (500+ employees) and capex-intensive operations

Key Skills :

- Strong technical understanding of solar cell manufacturing processes (TOPCon/PERC preferred) or comparable high-tech process manufacturing

- Proven track record in production planning, yield/OEE improvement, and quality systems

- Strong EHS orientation and experience with hazardous process environments

- Excellent people leadership, team building, and stakeholder management skills

- Ability to work with cross-functional and cross-location teams (Madhya Pradesh plant + Rajasthan HQ/module plants)

- Willingness to relocate to and be based full-time at Mohasa-Babai, Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh