Production Manager – Solar Products

Production Manager – Solar Products (m/f/d)

Welcome to the future of solar innovation, welcome to HEI!

hei is an international greentech company, founded in Vienna, Austria, in 2001. We specialize in designing and manufacturing next-generation solar masts, autonomous outdoor lighting systems, photovoltaic modules, and smart IoT-enabled urban infrastructure. With installations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the U.S., HEI is known for combining aesthetics, advanced engineering, and sustainability.

ASPIRE – IIT Bombay Research Park

new production facility in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Production Manager – Solar Products (m/f/d)

Full-time Position | Mumbai Metropolitan Region (Production Facility)

(Exact site evaluation ongoing in Navi Mumbai / Thane District / Vasai–Virar region)

As the Production Manager, you will oversee the entire production process of our solar-powered products and components, ensuring that manufacturing processes meet highest quality standards, deadlines, and cost targets. You will lead the entire production team while implementing best manufacturing practices to enhance productivity and optimize resources.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setup and oversee the entire production process of electromechanical components, such as cable harnesses, LED luminaires, electronics and photovoltaic modules, to ensure high-quality output.
• Lead and manage a production team of 20–25 people, overseeing performance, training and development.
• Develop and implement production plans, assembly instructions, SOPs, Quality checklists and protocols, schedules and workflows.
• Monitor production processes, identifying and resolving bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Coordinate production schedules, projects and resources to meet deadlines and production targets.
• Collaborate with the R&D and design teams to improve product manufacturability.
• Maintain accurate production reports and analyse performance metrics to inform decision-makers.
• Planning maintenance and repairs for machinery and operational resources
• Ensure the production facility is well-maintained, safe, and compliant with workplace standards, including 5S, housekeeping, and overall operational readiness.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Technical college or bachelor’s degree with focus on production, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electronics or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a production management role, preferably in electromechanical manufacturing, e.g. in the lighting or photovoltaics industry.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate production teams.
• Ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) software.
• Proven ability to improve production processes, increasing productivity, capacity and utilization. Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing, kaizen, or any process improvement methodology (preferred)
• Strong understanding of industry regulations, quality control standards, and safety guidelines.
• Experience in outdoor lighting, solar products, or electromechanical assemblies (strong plus).
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-time, permanent role with high creative autonomy.
• Work closely with international teams and global product leadership.
• Innovative and unique sustainable greentech products with a high market potential.
• A high degree of personal responsibility
• Exposure to leading research and innovation through our presence at IIT Bombay Research Park.
• Competitive performance-based compensation: Indicative range INR 12–18 LPA, aligned with experience and expertise (with flexibility for exceptional candidates)
• A modern, collaborative work environment focused on innovation and impact.

APPLICATION PROCESS

LinkedIn Easy Apply

• CV / Resume
• Portfolio or work samples (if applicable)
• Brief note on your relevant experience and your motivation for joining HEI

office@hei-solartech.in

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (online or in person), followed by a second round for deeper evaluation. Selected candidates will receive an offer promptly afterward.

We look forward to welcoming a manager who shares our passion for innovation, aesthetics, and sustainable technology.

HEI Technology India Pvt. Ltd.

(A Subsidiary of HEI Technology International GmbH, Vienna – Austria)