T1 Energy Inc.
Manager, Production
Rockdale, TX · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 50 days ago
Leadership
About the role
- 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.
- You've managed shifts, hit targets, and built teams that hold the line when production gets hard.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end production operations for the G2 solar cell fab, driving throughput, yield, and OEE across all lines.
- Lead and develop a multi-shift production team including shift supervisors, line leads, and operators.
- Establish and maintain production schedules, staffing plans, and capacity models aligned with facility output targets.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve yield, and eliminate waste across the production floor.
- Partner closely with Process, Equipment, Quality, and EHS teams to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performing operation.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for production excursions and yield losses.
- Support ramp activities including line qualification, operator training, and capacity scaling.
- Build a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence from the floor up.
- A strong people leader who builds teams that perform consistently, not just when things are easy.
- T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain.
Requirements
- A proven production leader who has run a cell fab line at scale - you know the rhythm of high-volume manufacturing and how to sustain it.
- Data-driven and operationally sharp, with a track record of hitting output and quality targets under pressure.
- 10+ years of experience in cell fab, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing production operations.
- Demonstrated experience running a production line at scale in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record leading multi-shift teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in.
- Deep understanding of cell fab processes, equipment, and yield management.
- Strong command of production KPIs, OEE, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- 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.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting new facility ramp or capacity expansion is a strong plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
Company info
- we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude".
- Be sharp, be honest, be human.
- 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.
- Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy.
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