Production Manager

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.

The Role

T1 Energy is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Production Manager to support and execute manufacturing operations at our Wilmer, TX facility. This role is responsible for managing daily production activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and driving team performance to achieve production targets within a solar energy manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage day-to-day production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently achieved

• Drive execution of production schedules while ensuring operational efficiency, workforce optimization, and attainment of output targets

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for production supervisors, team leads, and frontline employees to build a high-performing culture

• Partner with senior operations leadership to develop and execute production strategies aligned with business goals and customer demand

• Own staffing, workforce planning, onboarding, performance management, and employee development in collaboration with HR and recruiting

• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all assigned production areas

• Lead implementation and sustainment of lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, process optimization, and operational excellence programs

• Monitor and analyze production performance metrics, including throughput, downtime, labor efficiency, scrap, rework, and yield; drive corrective actions as needed

• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and regulatory compliance requirements

• Utilize MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and production reporting tools to monitor performance, improve traceability, and support data-driven decision-making

• Identify operational bottlenecks and lead root cause analysis efforts to resolve recurring production and process issues

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Planning teams to improve production flow and operational performance

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, cost reduction, equipment utilization, and process stability

• Manage inventory accuracy and material flow through effective production control and cycle count participation

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, environmental standards, and workplace safety regulations

• Foster a clean, organized, and audit-ready manufacturing environment

Who You Are

• A strong people leader who builds accountability, develops teams, and drives operational performance

• Strategic and hands-on, with the ability to balance floor presence and operational management responsibilities

• Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and urgency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Skilled at problem-solving, decision-making, and leading teams through operational challenges

• Data-oriented with the ability to use metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and business results

• Effective communicator who can influence cross-functional teams and engage employees at all levels of the organization

• Passionate about safety, quality, operational excellence, and employee development

• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to manage changing priorities and production demands

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (manufacturing, engineering, operations management, or related field preferred)

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in solar, electronics, semiconductor, or high-volume production

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing management role required

• Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment with accountability for operational performance

• Strong understanding of MES systems, production reporting, and manufacturing data analysis

• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies

• Experience managing KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, scrap, and efficiency

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and employee development skills

• Ability to work flexible schedules and support changing production demands as needed

The T1 Way

We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in.

T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.