ALOK AGARWAL
NOIDA
Summary
Senior Vice President with extensive experience in operational excellence and strategic planning within solar module production at Jakson Group. Proven expertise in supply chain management and team leadership, successfully establishing high-capacity manufacturing plants that enhance productivity and quality. Strong commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement in dynamic environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President – Module business
MKU Holdings Pvt Ltd (ACME group)
08.2025 - Current
- Key Result Area:
- Responsible for the overall Production of N Type Topcon 16 MBB in fully automated PV Module Line for 1.2 GW. Setting up new manufacturing plant at Ahmedabad, which is 1.2 GW high speed lines x 3 nos, Combined capacity at AHD 3.6 GW.
- Erection of commissioning of 3.6 Gw facility Unit -2 at Dholaka, Ahmedabad.
- Ensuring smooth operation spread over 2 plants
- Setting up system & processes for Module manufacturing business
- Building teams at both plants for enhancing Productivity, Quality, retention and acceptability in market.
- Responsible for Selection of Vendors, Complete Specifications, Overall project requirements / Budgeting / Execution
- Ensuring production and SCM activities of Solar modules
- Responsible for observing ISO9001, 14001, 45001 and implementation of ISO:50001 & TPM (Total Productivity Management) standards.
Senior Vice President – Module business
SAEL Industries Private Limied
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Key Result Area:
- Responsible for the overall Production of N Type Topcon 16 MBB in fully automated PV Module Line for 4.3 GW.
- Erection of commissioning of 1.6 Gw facility Unit -2 at KishanGarh, Rajasthan
- Ensuring smooth operation spread over 3 plants
- Setting up system & processes for Module manufacturing business
- Responsible for Selection of Vendors, Complete Specifications, Overall project requirements / Budgeting / Execution
- Ensuring production and SCM activities of Solar modules
- Responsible for observing ISO9001, 14001, 45001 and implementation of ISO:50001 & TPM (Total Productivity Management) standards.
Vice President - Operations – Solar BU
Jakson Group
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Key Result Area:
- Responsible for the overall Production of P Type Half Cut Perc 10MBB / Topcon 16 MBB in fully automated PV Module Line for 1.2 GW.
- Ensuring Training & development of Associates & formed many leaders as per skill requirement of the work Station (Stringer, Auto Bussing, Pre EL, Rework, Laminator, Framing, JB Attachment, Sun & Final)
- Responsible for Selection of Vendors, Complete Specifications, Overall project requirements / Budgeting / Execution, Erection & Commissioning of 1.2 GW Line from Cold to Hot Run. Along with Project team, Conifirmware, Bergen, ATW & Jinchen Team.
- Ensuring production and SCM activities of Solar modules / Module mounting structures/ Solar distribution products
- Played vital role in setting up 2 x 500 MW solar module manufacturing plant.
- Responsible for observing ISO9001, 14001, 45001 and implementation of ISO:50001 & TPM (Total Productivity Management) standards.
- Plays a vital role in
- Production planning and coordination of resources to achieve production targets.
- Lead Engineering & Certification activities for various new technologies in Solar PV
- Lead Inventory management, cost reduction, Value engineering and Quality improvement projects.
- Play vital role in establishing and maintaining corporate relations with suppliers.
Sr. Vice President – Operations & Technology
C&S
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Key Result Area:
- Swift Acquisition activities from C&S to SIEMENS
- Development of New ACB, MCCB, MCB, RCCB, Contactors under Siemens Brand Labelling program
- Ensuring production and SCM activities of Switchboards / Switchgear – Handling their Noida, Guwahati and Haridwar Plant which has approximately 3500 manpower.
- Ensuring Development of Solar Products / Close door – draw-out design of switchboards
- Responsible for observing ISO9001, 14001, 45001 & TPM (Total Productivity Management) standards.
- Plays a vital role in
- Accelerated Cost efficiency movement in C&S for cost optimization.
- Taken Lead in R&D activities for NPI and LCM activities and successful introduction if various products in direct to market.
- Modification in existing design to reduce COPQ / development of Cost-effective fixed design switchboards.
- Launch Zero defect movement in C&S
- Pivot role in Purchase committee for entire group.
- Handling 4 trade unions and nurturing 3500 workforce for smooth uninterrupted working
Director - Manufacturing & Assembly
Jakson Group
05.2009 - 12.2016
- Key Result Area:
- Ensuring production of Switchboards / Solar modules / Module mounting structures/ Solar distribution products
- Ensuring Generator manufacturing at two plants
- Responsible for observing ISO9001:2015, 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007 & TPM (Total Productivity Management) standards.
- Plays a vital role in
- Production planning and coordination of resources to achieve production targets.
- Lead Engineering of DG sets and play role of CTO coordinating with Cummins for Power Gen business.
- Lead Inventory management, cost reduction, Value engineering and Quality improvement projects.
- Play vital role in establishing and maintaining corporate relation with suppliers.
- Writing of SOPs for organization
Adlec Systems and Private Limited
09.2005 - 05.2009
- Key Result Area:
- Handling operations other than marketing and finance for manufacturing of switchboards
- Development of new factories and smart manufacturing
- Development of corporate relations with principals like L&T / ABB.
- Ensuring smooth product development e.g. Blokset / MV panels etc.
Larsen & Toubro Limited
10.1991 - 08.2005
- Key Result Area:
- Handling manufacturing of switchboards for key client – Reliance
- Quality Control Function
- Part of core team for implementation of SAP / ISO in organization
- Vendor development for complete outsourcing of John-deere and Reliance special requirements
- Setting up of NABL accredited Lab
Education
Diploma - Engineering (Electrical)
GB Pant Engineering College
Delhi01-1991
12th -
CBSE
01-1988
10th -
CBSE
01-1986
Skills
- Leadership: Advises the management on business strategies; promotes organization among customers & vendors & drives organization mission through employees & supports motivation of employees in organization
- Visionary: Ensures staff has sufficient & up-to-date information, looks to the future for change opportunities, interfaces between Management, Employees and Customer
- Decision Making: Formulates policies and planning recommendations to the management, decides or guides courses of action in operations by staff / employees
- Management: Oversees operations of the organization, implements plans, manages human / financial & physical resources
- Personal Credibility: Uses personal credibility to influence the outcomes beyond own business & functional area
- Strategic Contributor: Can handle business in new and growth areas and motivate people to perform beyond their demonstrated skills / levels
- Execution Skills: Makes things happen, against the odds in a collaborative way
- Value Champion: Has courage to challenge cultural values / behavior in others, champion the organization values & vision and create a clear and compelling view of future
- Well versed with MS-Office & Internet Applications
- SAP, Promis-E, Auto Cad – 2D and 3D, CREO, Teamcenter, Ansys, PVsyst Software
- Lead Auditor for ISO 9001/14001 and 18001, Qualified for Lean/Clean/Green/Safe manufacturing
- Operational efficiency
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Process improvement
- Supply chain management
- Production management
- Quality assurance
- Strategic planning
- Project execution
- Employee engagement
- Business ethics
- Operational risk management
- Sustainability strategies
PERSONAL DETAILS
English, Hindi, and Punjabi
Accomplishments
- Handling operations of 6 lines, 5 of which are 800 Mw and one line of 300 Mw.
- Setting up 600MW + 600 MW Solar module production lines at Jakson and ramping up production within 3months to desired levels
- Handled green field project for Module manufacturing plant, Module mounting structure plant and setting factories having latest machinery for switchboard manufacturing
- Handling R&D activities, Type testing and launching of new ACB, MCCB, Switches and MCB.
- Handling SCM activities for Switchgear manufacturing, Roll forming MMS plant, Module manufacturing and Switchboard plant including direct/Indirect materials and Logistics.
- Leading 8 manufacturing plants for on time delivery (OTIF), proper implementation of EHS, right balance for In vs Out sourcing and Zero defect quality
- Development of Solar inverter Substation, in various sizes using different makes of inverter to provide plug and play solution to solar industry. All necessary validations were also part of development.
- Development of Containerized DG sets for rating 750 KVA till 2000 KVA, for rental application again with plug and play concept
- Leading various improvement projects in DG manufacturing resulting in millions of savings. Prominent being center lifting arrangement, Sheet Metal base frame, Sheet thickness optimization, silencer development etc.
- Development of Solar driven gadgets including RO, Home lighting, Street lighting, Water pumps etc.
- Setting of 70 MW module manufacturing line – green field project from project till production.
- Setting up of module mounting structure production set up.
- Pioneering in projects related to product development and improvement including new engine for 250 KVA, LKVA assembly line, Trolley mounted DG sets, DG sets for Defense application etc.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Beginner
A1
Affiliations
- Event Organising, Travelling
Timeline
Senior Vice President – Module business
MKU Holdings Pvt Ltd (ACME group)
08.2025 - Current
Senior Vice President – Module business
SAEL Industries Private Limied
09.2024 - 08.2025
Vice President - Operations – Solar BU
Jakson Group
10.2021 - 09.2024
Sr. Vice President – Operations & Technology
C&S
01.2017 - 10.2021
Director - Manufacturing & Assembly
Jakson Group
05.2009 - 12.2016
Adlec Systems and Private Limited
09.2005 - 05.2009
Larsen & Toubro Limited
10.1991 - 08.2005
Diploma - Engineering (Electrical)
GB Pant Engineering College
12th -
CBSE
10th -
CBSE