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.
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
- 8–12 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
- Minimum 4–6 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.
Skills Required
- B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, Production, or Industrial Engineering
- 8-12 years of experience in manufacturing operations
- 4-6 years of experience in solar cell manufacturing
- Experience with advanced cell technologies such as TOPCon or PERC
- Experience with HJT cell technology
- Exposure to high-volume automated manufacturing environments
- MBA or PGDM in Operations Management
What We Do
Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class transport and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its transport logistics and energy utility portfolio businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India. Adani owes its success and leadership position to its core philosophy of ‘Nation Building’ driven by ‘Growth with Goodness’ - a guiding principle for sustainable growth. Adani is committed to increase its ESG footprint by realigning its businesses with emphasis on climate protection and increasing community outreach through its CSR programme based on the principles of sustainability, diversity and shared values. Watch Pehle Pankha Ayega | Phir Bijli Aayegi : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1orXXuPzNmY
