Vice President - Process

SC Works; Greenwood (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ES Foundry Corp in Greenwood, SC is seeking an Industrial Production Manager to oversee end-to-end solar cell technology development projects, ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with safety standards.

The role leads a manufacturing process team, drives process improvements, manages risks, collaborates with internal teams and suppliers, and steers budgets to meet financial objectives while upholding quality.

Qualifications

• MS in Electronics or Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 9+ years experience in solar manufacturing or as Engineering Manager/Director.
• Experience leading solar cell R&D and manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end execution of solar cell technology development projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and safety standards.
• Drive operational excellence and scale manufacturing process capabilities to meet growing renewable energy demand.
• Lead cost reduction and quality improvements through standardization and automation across the plant.
• Manage solar cell R&D projects from conception to completion with budget discipline and timely delivery.
• Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing process team focused on collaboration and innovation.
• Develop and implement process strategies aligned with company goals and industry trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure regulatory and industry compliance.
• Manage project budgets in partnership with finance to meet financial objectives.
• Uphold rigorous quality and safety standards across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project leadership

Process improvement

Quality management

Budget management

Education

MS in Electronics

MS in Industrial Engineering

MS in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Occupation: Industrial Production Managers Location: Greenwood, SC - 29649 Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Posted: 09/10/2026

Positions available: 1 Source: SC Works Online Services Web Site: SC Works Online Services Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end execution of solar cell technology development projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and adhering to the highest quality and safety standards.
• Drive operational excellence and scale manufacturing process capabilities to meet the growing demands of the renewable energy market.
• Employ continuous improvement methodologies to engage teams to improve internal productivity, project value engineering, and increase manufacturing plant performance, cost, and schedule reductions. Key items to be addressed will include reviewing product lifecycle processes, eliminating rework, reducing and automating manual work and business unit handoffs, identifying and implementing best practices, and increasing quality and reducing costs through standardization and automation.
• Lead and manage the execution of solar cell R&D from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards.
• Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing process team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Develop and implement process strategies aligned with company goals, and stay current on industry trends and technological advancements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project delivery and exceed customer expectations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Manage and optimize project budgets, working closely with finance teams to meet financial objectives.
• Implement and uphold rigorous quality and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Minimum Requirement

Minimum requirement:MS in Electronics or Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent plus 9 years experience in job offer or 9 years as an Engineering Manager or Engineering Director in solar manufacturing.

ES Foundry Corp
Is a Private Sector employer with 2 locations
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