Title: Chief Executive Officer â Solar Cell Manufacturing

Location: Surat, Gujarat

Compensation: â¹80 Lakhs â â¹1.25 Crores per annum (plus performance-linked incentives and benefits)

Reporting To: Board of Directors

Team Size: Leadership team across Production, R&D, SCM, Quality, Finance, HR, and EHS

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Role Overview

This is a rare opportunity to lead a greenfield solar cell manufacturing project worth â¹1,000+ Cr in Surat, Gujarat. Backed by a diversified business group with established ventures in real estate, infrastructure, chemicals, aviation, and renewable energy, this role provides a platform to drive scale, innovation, and operational excellence in a rapidly evolving industry. The CEO will be at the forefront of establishing a state-of-the-art TopCon technology facility with 3.08 GW annual capacity, delivering impact at both national and global levels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Scale: Define and execute a scalable roadmap for market leadership in solar cell manufacturing.
Greenfield Execution: Oversee complete setup and commissioning of the 3.08 GW TopCon facility.
Operational Excellence: Drive performance benchmarks in OEE, yield, energy efficiency, and cost-per-watt.
Financial Leadership: Full P&L ownership, capital allocation, and transparent investor communication.
Innovation & Technology: Lead NPI initiatives, technology upgrades, and global OEM/R&D partnerships.
People & Culture: Build and mentor high-performing teams across all business functions.
Governance & Risk: Establish robust governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
Business Development: Expand market presence domestically and internationally through partnerships and strategic initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

20+ years in high-tech, process-driven industries.
Minimum 5+ years in solar cell manufacturing, semiconductors, or advanced materials sectors.
Proven record in executing projects worth â¹1,000 Cr or more, including end-to-end greenfield execution.

Education

Bachelorâs/Masterâs degree in Engineering or Technology.
MBA preferred.

Skills & Attributes

Strategic vision with strong execution capabilities.
Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM practices.
Hands-on exposure to MES, inline metrology, and advanced automation systems.
Strong financial acumen and stakeholder management.
Deep understanding of advanced solar technologies, especially TopCon.

Employer Value Proposition

Diversified Support: Backed by a conglomerate with a track record in scalable ventures.
Innovation at Scale: Opportunity to shape a benchmark project using cutting-edge TopCon technology.
Leadership Impact: Full ownership of a â¹1,000+ Cr greenfield project.
Sustainability Mission: Direct contribution to Indiaâs renewable energy transformation.

Why Join Us

Lead a Landmark Project: Full ownership of a â¹1,000+ Cr greenfield solar cell manufacturing initiative with cutting-edge TopCon technology.
CEO Autonomy with Strong Backing: Operate independently with board visibility while being supported by a diversified, future-ready conglomerate.
Create Sustainable Impact: Play a pivotal role in accelerating Indiaâs clean energy transition and setting global benchmarks in solar manufacturing.

Interview Process

Online Submission â via the official application portal.
Initial Screening â Virtual interaction with Boardroom CXO.
Director Round â Discussion with clientâs directors and senior leadership.
Final Interaction â In-person engagement with promoters and leadership in Surat HQ.

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