Production Support Manager

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Illuminate USA in Pataskala, Ohio is recruiting a Manufacturing Support Manager for our new 1.1 million-square-foot factory. You will oversee production areas to meet volume, cost, waste, and quality targets while coaching teams for safety and efficiency.

The role drives daily/shift goals and engages in process improvements within a fast-growing startup environment. The ideal candidate brings a bachelor's degree, 5 years in related manufacturing, and 1–3 years of supervision, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years experience in related area as an individual contributor.
• 1–3 years supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of production processes.
• Strong knowledge of safety, lean production, Six Sigma.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, work-floor 6S standard and Microsoft Office.
• Perfect learning ability and curiosity about new things.
• Ability to speak publicly with confidence and poise.
• Ability to work under pressure, coordination ability, planning and execution ability.

Responsibilities

• Follow production schedules to manage staffing and establish daily and shift production goals.
• Monitor shift production metrics to identify issues and implement process improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance, turnarounds, and downtime for efficiency and speed.
• Ensure staff training processes, equipment, gear, and tool requirements are fulfilled to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Coaches teams in best practices to provide a safe and efficient work environment and resolve escalated issues and problems.
• Participate in the analysis of causes of defective products or abnormal production and formulate countermeasures.
• Lead workshops to reduce costs and improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Public speaking

Coordination

Planning & execution

Team leadership

Learning ability

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Job Description Located in the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grown to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere. This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels—we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you! We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Support Manager for our new factory in Pataskula, Ohio. This manufacturing support manager manages operations of production areas to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved.

Other main responsibilities include:

• Follows overall production schedules to manage staffing and establish daily and shift production goals.
• Monitors shift production metrics to identify and resolve issues and implement process improvements.
• Coordinates maintenance, turnarounds, and downtime for efficiency and speed.
• Ensures that staff training processes, equipment, gear, and tool requirements are fulfilled to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Coaches teams in best practices to provide a safe and efficient work environment and resolve escalated issues and problems.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the production task issued by the planning department, reasonable arrangement and implementation of production, to ensure the workshop monthly/annual production plan
• Responsible for the implementation of process specifications and quality requirements in the production process to ensure product quality
• Responsible for summarizing and exchanging information on production
• Responsible for implementing various production management systems of the production department and promoting 6S/quality improvement
• Participate in the analysis of the causes of defective products or abnormal production and the formulation of countermeasures
• Participate in the quality assessment of equipment and related auxiliary materials, and produce spare parts
• Participate in the evaluation and improvement of production processes, efficiencies and costs
• Responsible for the implementation of the work safety responsibility system, responsible for the investigation and rectification of hidden dangers in production, involved in the prevention of work safety accidents, involved in the analysis of the causes of accidents and the formulation of countermeasures
• Responsible for staff management and team building in the workshop
• Leading workshops to reduce costs and improve efficiency and quality
• Other tasks as assigned by the leader.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor.
• 1 - 3 years supervisory experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
• Strong Knowledge of productions safety, lean production, six sigma required.
• Strong Knowledge of ISO9001, work-floor 6S standard and Microsoft Office.
• Perfect learning ability and Curiosities about new things.
• Ability to speak publicly with confidence and poise.
• Ability to work under pressure, coordination ability, planning and execution ability.

At Illuminate USA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your unique background and experiences are valued here, as we believe they strengthen our team and drive our mission forward.

Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Illuminate USA, a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, is building one of the largest solar panel manufacturing factories in the Western Hemisphere. This 1.1 million-square-foot factory is currently in advanced stages of preparation in the Columbus, Ohio area. Illuminate USA is seeking highly motivated team members to help the company grow from startup to a full scale, industry leading manufacturer with $1B - $2B expected annual revenue and over 1,200 employees in less than two years. This will be a fast-paced and exciting time in our history as we are building something great from ground up here in central Ohio. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing career development opportunities. Come join our collaborative, people-focused, and innovative workplace as we embark upon this unique and exciting journey!