Production Manager
Core
Lead day-to-day production operations for Australian solar manufacturing, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance across stringing, lay-up, lamination, framing, curing, EL testing, and packaging.
Role type
Senior IC Production Manager
Builds
Solar modules and energy storage components
Domain
Renewable energy / Solar manufacturing
Required skills
Production planning, KPI management, OEE, data analysis, Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, MES implementation, root-cause analysis, budget management, team leadership (40-50+ employees), automated manufacturing operations, solar module processes, quality control, supply chain management, energy consumption optimization, scrap reduction, risk assessments, hazard management, production reporting
Preferred skills
Experience with smart manufacturing initiatives, production dashboard development, advanced manufacturing engineering background
Technologies
MES, Excel, production data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day production operations ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing; Establish and maintain effective production systems, SOPs, and work instructions; Ensure production targets are achieved across output, quality, cost, and delivery; Develop production plans aligned with materials, workforce, equipment, and customer requirements; Monitor production data and KPIs to identify gaps, constraints, and improvement opportunities; Monitor material availability and resolve supply constraints; Champion production safety through risk assessments, training, inspections, and proactive hazard management; Maintain accurate production reports, dashboards, and operational records; Provide senior management with regular updates on performance, risks, constraints, and resources.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
