Production Manager

Canadian Solar Inc.; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/Dental/Life/Disability Health

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CS Power Systems in Jeffersonville, IN seeks a Production Manager to direct and scale daily manufacturing operations for a world-class PV cell plant with 5 GW annual capacity. You will be a proactive problem solver, balancing automation, throughput, and quality.

You will lead a large, diverse team across shifts, drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement to maximize OEE and first-pass yield while upholding strict QMS and EHS standards in a highly automated cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in semiconductor or automated manufacturing management.
• Experience in PV cell fabrication (5+ years preferred).

Responsibilities

• Direct and scale daily manufacturing operations for a 5 GW PV cell facility.
• Lead a large, multi-shift team to maximize output and quality.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement to optimize OEE and reduce bottlenecks.
• Enforce strict QMS and EHS standards across all shifts.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership

Automation

OEE

Quality Assurance

Kaizen

Problem Solving

Change Management

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Tools

PV cell fabrication tools

Job description

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.

Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar,we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Company Summary:

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.

Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar,we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Position Title: Production Manager

Department: MFG Operation

Entity: PVJC

Reports To: MFG Director

Location: Jeffersonville

Position Summary:

Direct and scale daily manufacturing operations for a world-class 5 GW annual capacity photovoltaic (PV) cell production plant. We require a Proactive Problem Solver, not a Problem Identifier. This high-volume, Giga-scale facility requires an expert in automation, high-yield optimization, and large-scale workforce synchronization to deliver over 2.8 million high-efficiency cells daily.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Gigawatt-Scale Output: Drive 24/7 manufacturing operations to consistently exceed the daily target good quality and reliable solar cells.
• Large-Scale Leadership: Direct a 458-member high-performing team, including 400 Operators, 50 Indirect Labor (Engineers/Technicians), and 8 Production Supervisors.
• Asset Optimization & Lean Process Engineering: Oversee production and BOM scheduling and line balancing to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), eliminate bottlenecks, practice lean manufacturing, drive continuous improvement; Kaizen and etc, drive low cost manufacturing.
• Precision Quality Assurance: Maintain strict Quality Management Systems (QMS) to maximize cell conversion efficiency, minimize non-compliance cells and increase first-pass yield.
• EHS & Culture Excellence: Enforce world-class Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards to maintain a zero-incident culture across all shifts. Ability to adapt and work in various culture.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics), Materials Science, or Industrial Engineering Management.
• Experience: 10+ years in semiconductor, electronics, or automated manufacturing management, with a strong preference for 5+ years in PV cell fabrication.
• Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of PV cell architecture (e.g., PERC, TOPCon, HJT), inline metrology, automated, and different processes such as chemical/CVD/PVD/Diffusion/Printing/etc.
• Methodologies: Certified or highly proficient in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), Root Cause Analysis (8D), and SPC tracking.
• Leadership Capability: Strong and proven success managing large, multi-shift and multi-culture workforce matrices, developing supervisory talent, and managing high-stress change environments.

Working Conditions

• Cleanroom Environment: Frequent, extended presence on the highly automated production floor, requiring strict adherence to controlled environment protocols.
• Dynamic Environment: Time split between strategic office planning and active, hands‑on management on the highly automated cleanroom/production floor.
• Industrial Scale: Exposure to automation, chemical/gases handling zones, and thermal processing environments requiring appropriate PPE.

Compensation and Benefits:

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO. This is a full-time position.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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