Senior Solar Production Manager, C Shift (Lean & Safety)

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Illuminate USA, a growing solar panel manufacturer in Pataskala, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will implement process improvements, manage a large team, coordinate maintenance, and drive lean, Six Sigma, and ISO 9001 initiatives to sustain long-term success.

This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a forward-thinking, people-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing or related field.
• 8+ years of production management experience in manufacturing.
• 3-5 years in a senior supervisory or managerial role.
• Expertise in production safety, lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, 6S, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex schedules.
• Proficient in MS Office and production management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations to meet/exceed monthly and annual goals.
• Drive compliance with process specs and quality standards.
• Oversee metrics, identify improvements, and implement optimizations.
• Champion 6S, lean, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Investigate defects and implement corrective actions.
• Plan downtime, maintenance, and turnarounds for efficiency.
• Provide leadership for staff training and workshop facilitation.
• Coordinate equipment procurement and safety program implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Quality mindset

Cost optimization

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/manufacturing

Job description

Illuminate USA, a growing solar panel manufacturer in Pataskala, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will implement process improvements, manage a large team, coordinate maintenance, and drive lean, Six Sigma, and ISO 9001 initiatives to sustain long-term success.

This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a forward-thinking, people-focused