T1 Energy builds domestic solar and battery supply chains through advanced American manufacturing. Scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy for America. Backed by Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET).
About the role
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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 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
- A strong people leader who builds teams that perform consistently, not just when things are easy
- Comfortable working cross-functionally across engineering, quality, and facilities in a fast-moving environment
- Direct, accountable, and solution-oriented — you don't wait for problems to find you
- 10+ years of experience in cell fab, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing production operations
More about this role
T1 Energy is looking to hire a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our G2 solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. This is a senior leadership role for someone who has been on the floor, run a line at scale, and knows exactly what it takes to drive output, quality, and efficiency in a high-volume cell fab environment.
You've done this before. You've managed shifts, hit targets, and built teams that hold the line when production gets hard. Now you're ready to help us do it at a scale that matters for American energy.
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.
Monitor and report key production KPIs to senior leadership,...
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