Canadian Solar

Production Manager

Jeffersonville, IN · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

Process ImprovementPower ElectronicsLeadershipRenewable EnergyLean Manufacturing

About the role

Direct and scale daily manufacturing operations for a world-class 5 GW annual capacity photovoltaic (PV) cell production plant.
We require a Proactive Problem Solver, not a Problem Identifier.
Large-Scale Leadership: Direct a 458-member high-performing team, including 400 Operators, 50 Indirect Labor (Engineers/Technicians), and 8 Production Supervisors.

Gigawatt-Scale Output: Drive 24/7 manufacturing operations to consistently exceed the daily target good quality and reliable solar cells.
Asset Optimization & Lean Process Engineering: Oversee production and BOM scheduling and line balancing to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), eliminate bottlenecks, practice lean manufacturing, drive continuous improvement; Kaizen and etc, drive low cost manufacturing.
Precision Quality Assurance: Maintain strict Quality Management Systems (QMS) to maximize cell conversion efficiency, minimize non-compliance cells and increase first-pass yield.
Leadership Capability: Strong and proven success managing large, multi-shift and multi-culture workforce matrices, developing supervisory talent, and managing high-stress change environments.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics), Materials Science, or Industrial Engineering Management.
Deep knowledge of PV cell architecture (e.g., PERC, TOPCon, HJT), inline metrology, automated, and different processes such as chemical/CVD/PVD/Diffusion/Printing/etc.
Ability to adapt and work in various culture
Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of PV cell architecture (e.g., PERC, TOPCon, HJT), inline metrology, automated, and different processes such as chemical/CVD/PVD/Diffusion/Printing/etc.

Direct and scale daily manufacturing operations for a world-class 5 GW annual capacity photovoltaic (PV) cell production plant.

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
EHS & Culture Excellence: Enforce world-class Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards to maintain a zero-incident culture across all shifts.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics), Materials Science, or Industrial Engineering Management.

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide-and we're just getting started.
As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions.
In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.
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.
If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems-where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.
Enforce world-class Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards to maintain a zero-incident culture across all shifts.

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