Production Supervisor, G2

T1 Energy•Rockdale, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

T1 Energy is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations at G2_Austin, its solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. The supervisor owns production scheduling, workforce coordination, and equipment utilization, while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency targets. The role works cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS to keep operations safe, efficient, and compliant. This is an on-site position. The Production Supervisor leads production personnel and plans and monitors manufacturing workflows to meet production goals, quality objectives, and KPIs. The role also oversees production equipment, costs, materials coordination, safety compliance, employee training, and continuous improvement activities. Shift operations, overtime, and travel may be required as business needs dictate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of production planning, equipment management, quality systems, and manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Working knowledge of workplace safety regulations and EHS compliance requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Leadership and team management skills, including the ability to motivate employees and drive performance.
Clear communication skills for working with production teams and cross-functional partners.
Organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Analytical skills to analyze production data, identify operational issues, and implement solutions.
Ability to stand for the duration of a 12-hour shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in solar module, semiconductor, electronics, or related high-volume manufacturing.
Experience in greenfield startups or aggressive production ramps.
Experience in automated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of ERP and material requirements planning (MRP) systems and production reporting tools.
Experience leading continuous improvement or process optimization projects.
Bilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise production personnel to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production goals, quality objectives, and KPIs.
Develop and optimize production plans to keep manufacturing activities on schedule.
Monitor production progress and coordinate workflow between departments, balancing labor, equipment capacity, and material availability.
Establish and enforce standards and procedures for production efficiency, quality, and safety.
Oversee equipment management, including coordinating maintenance, monitoring performance, and recommending upgrades.
Manage production costs, including labor, materials, equipment usage, and operating expenses.
Run regular production meetings to review performance, analyze challenges, and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement on material planning, inventory control, and production-affecting shortages.
Troubleshoot production and quality issues and escalate critical issues to management.
Promote Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methods to improve productivity and reduce waste.
Ensure compliance with EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor departmental EHS metrics and participate in EHS audits and inspections.
Ensure employees receive training on safety procedures, operational standards, and job responsibilities.