Assistant Manager

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
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.

Work arrangement
No