Solar Trailer Manufacturing Manager

RPS Solar Pumps; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health care

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick leave

Pet insurance

Volunteer PTO days

Donation matching

AAA Roadside Assistance

Job summary

RPS Solar Pumps in Woodland, CA seeks a Supervisor for the Sun Titan Trailer team to lead assembly, scheduling, SOP development, and customer-facing support. You will drive on-floor execution, ensure timely orders, and maintain process discipline.

The role offers hands-on leadership in a growing solar trailer program, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field, or 5 years equivalent hands-on experience
• 2+ years in assembly, manufacturing, production, or warehouse operations
• 1+ year of supervisory or lead technician experience
• Experience writing SOPs and work instructions
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a warehouse environment
• Strong planner with schedules and checklists

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct Sun Titan assemblers in daily production activities, providing hands-on guidance and support
• Build and manage the Sun Titan production schedule to hit fulfillment targets
• Develop, document, and maintain SOPs for Sun Titan assembly, QC, and fulfillment workflows
• Serve as Sun Titan customer service contact, triaging product questions and coordinating responses
• Coordinate Sun Titan orders, manage delivery timelines and communications
• Track Sun Titan inventory levels and communicate needs to procurement and Head of Operations
• Train and mentor assemblers on build processes, product standards, and safety
• Track production and fulfillment metrics and surface issues with solutions
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and operations for demand alignment
• Communicate with the Sales team to facilitate successful trailer sales
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• High-five teammates when milestones are achieved

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

SOPs writing

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

At RPS, we're solar-powered and people-powered! Every pump that leaves our warehouse means one less generator or power line—and cleaner, safer access to water. It supports healthier animals, plants, and people while boosting the resilience, independence, and self-sufficiency of rural families and communities.

We're mission-driven, impact-focused, and we hold a high bar for leadership, ownership, and execution.. We help folks across the country pump water sustainably, from off-grid ranches to remote homesteads. We're a team of tinkerers, builders, customer champions, and adventurers who take pride in solving real-world problems with clean technology. No corporate fluff, just honest work that matters.

The Job

We're looking for a Supervisor to join our Sun Titan Trailer team in Woodland, CA and help more people access clean, reliable water—without relying on fossil fuels or costly infrastructure. Sun Titan Solar Trailers are one of RPS's fastest-growing product lines, and this role exists because the product deserves its own dedicated champion. If you love bringing order to complexity, take pride in a tight process, and want to be the go-to person for something that really matters, you'll feel right at home here.

Essential job duties:

• Supervise and direct Sun Titan assemblers in daily production activities, providing hands-on guidance, clear instructions, and consistent support on the floor to keep things humming.
• Build and manage the Sun Titan production schedule, balancing incoming order demand with assembler availability and material readiness to hit our fulfillment targets every time.
• Develop, document, and maintain SOPs for all Sun Titan assembly, quality control, and fulfillment workflows, keeping our build processes tight, repeatable, and continuously improving.
• Serve as the Sun Titan customer service point of contact, triaging product questions, coordinating technical support responses, and making sure every customer gets a real answer fast.
• Coordinate Sun Titan orders, manage delivery timelines and communication of those timelines, and ensure the right product goes out correctly and on time.
• Develop systems for tracking and monitoring Sun Titan inventory levels and proactively communicate parts and material needs to procurement and the Head of Operations, staying ahead of shortages before they become problems.
• Train and mentor assemblers on Sun Titan build processes, product standards, and safety procedures, building a team that takes pride in doing it right the first time.
• Track Sun Titan production and fulfillment metrics, reporting regularly to the Head of Operations, surfacing issues early and coming with solutions, not just status updates.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and the broader operations team to anticipate Sun Titan demand, align on priorities, and ensure a seamless handoff at every stage of the order lifecycle.
• Communicate with the RPS sales team as needed to facilitate their successful selling of trailers
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area because a well-run Sun Titan floor reflects the product we're proud to ship.
• High-five your teammates when another generator bites the dust!

What You Bring

You're excited about work that directly impacts people's lives and our planet. Whether you're tech-savvy, customer-obsessed, mechanically inclined—or all three—you bring curiosity, team collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose to the table.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Hold an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field or bring 5 years equivalent hands-on experience that’s worth just as much
• Have 2+ years of experience in assembly, manufacturing, production, or warehouse operations and have experience troubleshooting wiring and production. You know how a floor runs and you're comfortable owning your piece of it
• Have 1+ year of supervisory, team lead, or lead technician experience, or are ready and eager to take that step for the first time
• Have experience writing and developing SOPs and work instructions, you understand that a great process is a gift to everyone on the team
• Are mechanically inclined and able to lift up to 50 lbs and work comfortably in a warehouse environment, this role is on the floor, not just behind a screen
• Are a natural organizer. You thrive on schedules, checklists, and seeing a plan come together, and you keep your cool when the unexpected happens
• Can troubleshoot creatively and think like a customer
• Believe in rural resilience and clean technology
• Want to be part of a team where mission isn't a buzzword—it’s the reason

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive Benefits: 401K match, health care, paid holidays, PTO, sick leave, and pet insurance.
• Unique Perks: Off-grid and volunteer PTO days, triple-your-impact donation matching, and AAA Roadside Assistance membership.
• Vibrant Culture: Unlimited coffee, regular parties, delicious food, karaoke nights, and a fun-loving team spirit.
• Work-Life Balance: We operate Monday through Friday, keeping weekends sacred for rest and family time.
• Farm Fresh Goodness: As we move to a brand new property this summer, complete with a fish-stocked pond, walking trails and almond orchards, we'll be bringing back our community garden area and maybe chickens and/or other animals as we have had in the past!

We believe in rewarding work that matters. We know great candidates sometimes don't tick every box—if you're excited about the role and our mission, we'd still love to hear from you.