Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar

Senior Director, Operations

Mesquite, TX · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago
Stakeholder ManagementOutbound SalesSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementERPCustomer SupportCadencePower ElectronicsLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingRenewable EnergyLean ManufacturingS&OP

About the role

  • Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem-including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar-we're deeply invested in our people's success.
  • 2)Define and enforce ATP/CTP logic, allocation rules, priority framework, and escalation process to protect plant stability while meeting customer commitments.
  • 5)Ensure sustainable change adoption through training, SOP updates, and audit mechanisms.

Responsibilities

  • 1)Build and continuously improve planning parameters and master data discipline (lead times, yields, routings, pack specs, MOQ, constraints).
  • 2)Lead exception-based planning for disruptions (material shortages, downtime, quality holds) and execute rapid re-planning with cross-functional alignment.
  • 3)Establish and lead the multi-site planning operating system (S&OP cadence, supply reviews, capacity reviews, plan governance).
  • 4)Own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and weekly/monthly rolling plan, including freeze windows, change control, and escalation.
  • 5)Drive capacity planning (RCCP) and bottleneck management; align shift patterns, labor availability, maintenance windows, and line readiness.
  • 1)Lead inbound/outbound logistics operations across three sites, including carrier strategy and (if applicable) 3PL governance.
  • 2)Optimize transportation cost, load planning, routing, consolidation, and shipping cycle times; manage detention/demurrage where applicable.
  • 1)Own end-to-end order fulfillment governance from order release to shipment and delivery performance; ensure transparency and accountability.
  • 3)Partner with Sales/Commercial and Customer Service to translate demand into executable supply signals without creating production disruption.
  • 5)Establish reporting dashboards (OTIF, backlog aging, lead time, expedite rate) and drive corrective actions to improve reliability.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in manufacturing operations leadership

Nice to have

  • Experience in high-volume discrete manufacturing (e.g., solar/module/cell, electronics, automotive, battery).
  • ERP/MES implementation or transformation program experience.
  • Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or equivalent CI leadership.
  • Leadership Competencies
  • High rigor, strong execution discipline, and clear accountability management.
  • Ability to balance customer promise with plant stability
  • strong decision-making under constraints.
  • Change leadership and talent development across functions and sites.

Benefits

  • 4)Manage backlog health, expedite controls, customer-critical order war room processes, and root cause closure for misses.
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