CEO - Solar Cell Manufacturing

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 8500000 - Rs 10000000 (ie INR 85-100 LPA)
Min Experience: 15 years
Location: Surat
JobType: full-time

What You Will Lead

• Strategy & Scale: Define and execute a scalable roadmap for market leadership in the solar cell industry.
• Greenfield Execution: Oversee the complete setup and commissioning of a 3.08 GW TopCon solar cell facility.
• Operational Excellence: Drive world-class performance, achieving benchmarks in OEE, yield, energy efficiency, and cost-per-watt.
• Financial Leadership: Full P&L ownership with focus on profitability, cost optimization, and capital allocation.
• Innovation & Technology: Lead NPI initiatives, technology upgrades, and partnerships with global OEMs and R&D leaders.
• People & Culture: Build high-performing teams across Production, R&D, SCM, Quality, Finance, HR, and EHS, fostering a culture of safety, performance, and innovation.
• Governance & Risk: Establish robust governance and risk management frameworks to ensure operational and financial integrity.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver greenfield execution on time and within budget, ensuring efficient ramp-to-rate.
• Achieve industry-leading KPIs: OEE, yield, energy intensity, cost-per-watt, and sustainability goals.
• Lead fundraising and capital allocation while managing transparent investor communication.
• Expand domestic and global market presence through strategic partnerships and business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
• Embed Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies for operational excellence.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience:

• 20+ years in high-tech, process-driven industries.
• 5+ years of recent, relevant experience in solar cell manufacturing, semiconductor, or advanced materials sectors.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and executing ₹1,000 Cr+ projects, including greenfield execution and scaling operations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology.
• MBA preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strategic vision and proven execution capability.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM practices.
• Hands-on experience with MES, inline metrology, and advanced automation systems.
• Strong financial acumen and global stakeholder management.
• Deep understanding of advanced solar technologies, especially TopCon.