Production Manager

Description

Power the Future with us!

SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), is a global leader in high-performance smart energy technology, with over 5000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of products installed in over 133 countries.

Our diverse product offering comprises intelligent solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and complete home energy management ecosystems.

By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, we strive to create a world where clean, green energy from the sun is the primary source of power for our homes, businesses, and just about everywhere we thrive.

This position provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to join our new SolarEdge manufacturing Team and have the opportunity to build together this new operation.

Work Model: On Site in Erda, UT

Position Summary:

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire production process in a solar manufacturing facility. This role involves planning, coordinating, and controlling production activities to ensure that solar modules and components are manufactured efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a strong grasp of lean manufacturing principles, quality control, and safety regulations who can mentor teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Production Oversight:

• Plan, organize, and manage daily production activities, ensuring that production schedules are met.
• Oversee and coordinate production workflows from raw material receipt to final product output.

Process Improvement & Efficiency:

• Implement lean manufacturing practices to optimize production efficiency, minimize waste, and reduce costs.
• Utilize data analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for process improvement and implement corrective actions.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure all production processes adhere to quality standards and regulatory requirements (including environmental, health, and safety guidelines).
• Work in collaboration with the Quality Assurance team to uphold product standards and resolve quality issues promptly.

Team Leadership & Management:

• Manage, mentor, and develop production supervisors and staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Schedule and delegate production tasks, ensuring appropriate staffing and resource allocation.

Inventory & Resource Management:

• Oversee inventory control and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Manage production budgets, monitor cost control, and streamline processes to maintain profitability.

Equipment & Maintenance Coordination:

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure production equipment is properly maintained and downtime is minimized.
• Review production data and logs to plan preventive maintenance and manage equipment upgrades.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Coordinate with departments such as Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive innovative solutions and meet overall business objectives.
• Communicate production targets, challenges, and performance metrics to senior management regularly.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production management role in a manufacturing setting, preferably with experience in solar or renewable energy manufacturing.

FAIR PAY & A JUST WORKPLACE

SolarEdge proudly seeks to build a richly diverse workforce by hiring people with a diversity of thoughts, identities, perspectives, and experiences that help advance the difference we make for consumers, and by ensuring our people experience equity and inclusion in their work lives. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities.

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