Production Manager ( Night Shift)

Silfab Solar Inc.; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Manager to lead and optimize production processes. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all production goals are met while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will oversee production schedules, manage resources, and implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future through innovative solar solutions, while also providing a supportive environment for professional growth and advancement. If you are passionate about making a difference in the renewable energy sector, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Market Wages

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years of production experience with 3+ years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Manage all production processes and teams to meet targets.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for production.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ADP software

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

7+ years of production experience

3 years of managerial/supervisory experience

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

Job description

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Production Manager position will provide strategic guidance to teams and project managers in ways that promote the company’s culture and achievement of goals. The goal is to ensure that all programs deliver the desirable outcome to our organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all production process and teams within Washington operations.
• Oversee and manage all production supervisors.
• Plan and execute the production schedule.
• Set, plan and meet all production targets and goals.
• Review and adjust production schedule as needed.
• Ensure the timely completion of all direct-report employee reviews.
• Coach and guide all production team members, with the goal of improving overall competency of the production staff.
• Manage human and material resources needed to meet production targets.
• Make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for production operations.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Set and monitor product quality standards.
• Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives.
• Analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems.
• Determine and implement improvements to the production process.
• Prepare and maintain production reports.
• Set and manage production budgets, implementing cost control and cost saving programs.
• Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between departments including quality, engineering, maintenance procurement, logistics, warehouse, and management.
• Monitor KPI’s looking at OEE and labour hours per watt/panel.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ADP software
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work flexible and/or rotating shifts.
• Problem solving capability.
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Team- and customer-oriented
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to head a team successfully and resolve issues relating to personnel quickly and efficiently.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of production experience
• Minimum 3 years of managerial/supervisory experience
• Knowledge of process improvement, budgeting, and production standards

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as a production manager in a manufacturing plant
• Experience with production planning, controls, and instrumentation
• Experience with MRP and/or ERP systems

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Market Wages
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)