Cluster Owner – Thermal Line Production (Topcon Solar Cell Manufacturing)

Job Description – Cluster Owner – Thermal Line Production (Topcon Solar Cell Manufacturing) Job Title: AGM / Senior Manager Department: Production / Operations Reports To: Production Head / Plant Head Location: Narmada Puram, Madhya Pradesh Experience Required: 10–14 Years Industry: Solar Cell Manufacturing (TOPCon) Job Summary The Thermal Line Cluster Owner is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of the Diffusion & PECVD production cluster in TOPCon Solar Cell manufacturing. The role involves leading Greenfield setup, production ramp-up, process stabilization, yield improvement, quality enhancement, and continuous optimization to achieve world-class manufacturing performance in terms of safety, quality, productivity, and cost. Key Responsibilities Greenfield Setup & Commissioning - Lead installation, commissioning, qualification, and production readiness of Diffusion & PECVD lines. - Coordinate with OEMs, Project, Process, and Engineering teams for successful tool acceptance and buy-off. - Establish production workflows, SOPs, control plans, and operational standards. - Support technology transfer and implementation of global manufacturing best practices. Production Operations - Own overall production performance of the Thermal Line to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets. - Ensure stable operation of Diffusion, Annealing, and PECVD processes with optimum throughput and yield. - Monitor and improve KPIs including Yield, OEE, Throughput, Sheet Resistance, Film Uniformity, Uptime, and Cost per Wafer. - Drive production planning, manpower utilization, and resource optimization. Process & Performance Improvement - Identify process deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions. - Lead yield enhancement, cycle time reduction, debottlenecking, and cost optimization initiatives. - Apply SPC, DOE, FMEA, RCA, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement. - Ensure process capability and compliance with product quality requirements. Cross-Functional Coordination - Work closely with Process Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Utilities, and EHS teams to ensure uninterrupted production. - Support new product introductions, process changes, and qualification activities. - Ensure timely availability of consumables, process gases, quartzware, graphite parts, and production materials. People & Safety Management - Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, shift leaders, and operators. - Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS standards for high-temperature furnaces and specialty gas systems. - Promote operational discipline through SOP adherence, training, and performance reviews. Key Skills & Competencies - Strong knowledge of TOPCon Thermal Processes including Diffusion (POCl₃/BCl₃), Annealing, and PECVD (SiNx/Passivation). - Experience in Greenfield plant setup, production ramp-up, and high-volume manufacturing. - Strong understanding of semiconductor/solar cell manufacturing processes and production KPIs. - Expertise in SPC, DOE, FMEA, RCA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical process control. - Knowledge of automation systems, MES, and manufacturing data analysis. - Excellent leadership, team management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Qualification - B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Materials Science, or related Engineering discipline. - 10–14 years of experience in Solar Cell, Semiconductor, or High-Tech Manufacturing, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in Thermal Line (Diffusion & PECVD) production operations.