Senior Production Leader – Solar Cell Fab, Scale & Excellence

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

Job summary

T1 Energy is hiring a Production Manager to lead operations at our G2 solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. This senior role requires hands-on leadership, routing lines, hitting targets, and building teams for scalable output and quality.

You will drive throughput, yield, and OEE, manage multi-shift staff, and partner with Process, Equipment, Quality, and EHS to keep safety and performance at the forefront. This role demands data-driven decision making and strong people leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cell fab or semiconductor production operations experience.
• Experience running a production line at scale in high-volume manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of cell fab processes, equipment, and yield management.
• Experience leading multi-shift teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge 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

cell fab leadership

high-volume manufacturing

KPI/OEE/SPC expertise

multi-shift team leadership

continuous improvement

ramp/capacity expansion experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related field

Job description

T1 Energy is hiring a Production Manager to lead operations at our G2 solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. This senior role requires hands-on leadership, routing lines, hitting targets, and building teams for scalable output and quality.

You will drive throughput, yield, and OEE, manage multi-shift staff, and partner with Process, Equipment, Quality, and EHS to keep safety and performance at the forefront. This role demands data-driven decision making and strong people leadership.