The Production Operator Lead will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating production activities within our solar panel manufacturing facility. This position requires a hands-on leader who can drive production efficiency, maintain high standards of quality and safety, and help to build a highly motivated and productive team. 

Required Work Schedule:

This is a night shift position operating on a 3-2-2-3 rotating schedule, which includes weekends and holidays when scheduled.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provides daily guidance to a team of production operators and technicians to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations 

• Plans and prioritizes production tasks to meet production targets and deadlines. Ensure that all activities align with production schedules and quality standards. 

• Monitors production and equipment performance to identify and address minor issues and appropriately escalate any issue that may impact efficiency, quality, or safety. 

• Provides on-the-job training and support the rapid onboarding of team members.  Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging skill development and knowledge sharing. 

• Implements and enforces quality control procedures to ensure that all products meet or exceed company standards and customer expectations. 

• Promotes and maintains a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring that all team members follow safety guidelines. 

• Troubleshoots and resolves production issues, collaborating with other departments such as Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality Assurance as needed. 

• Maintains accurate production records and reports. Analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement. 

• Drives initiatives to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned.