Senior Production Leader — Solar Cell Fab

T1 Energy Inc.; Rockdale (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy Inc. is hiring a Production Manager for the G2 solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. This senior leadership role requires hands-on experience on the floor, scaling lines, and driving output, quality, and efficiency in high-volume manufacturing.

You'll lead a multi-shift team, establish schedules, and partner with engineering, quality, and facilities to maintain safety, compliance, and world-class performance as production ramps and expands.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cell fab, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing production operations.
• Experience running a production line at scale in high-volume manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of cell fab processes, equipment, and yield management.
• Proven track record leading multi-shift teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong command of production KPIs, OEE, SPC, and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting new facility ramp or capacity expansion is a strong plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end production operations for the G2 solar cell fab, driving throughput, yield, and OEE across all lines.
• Lead and develop a multi-shift production team including shift supervisors, line leads, and operators.
• Establish and maintain production schedules, staffing plans, and capacity models aligned with facility output targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve yield, and eliminate waste across the production floor.
• Partner closely with Process, Equipment, Quality, and EHS teams to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performing operation.
• Monitor and report key production KPIs to senior leadership, identifying trends and driving corrective actions with urgency.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for production excursions and yield losses.
• Support ramp activities including line qualification, operator training, and capacity scaling.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence from the floor up.

Skills

Production leadership

Data-driven

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

T1 Energy Inc. is hiring a Production Manager for the G2 solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. This senior leadership role requires hands-on experience on the floor, scaling lines, and driving output, quality, and efficiency in high-volume manufacturing.

You'll lead a multi-shift team, establish schedules, and partner with engineering, quality, and facilities to maintain safety, compliance, and world-class performance as production ramps and expands.