Production Manager

Are you ready to power the future?

At SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), we're a global leader in smart energy technology, with over 4,000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of installations worldwide.

Our innovative solutions include solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and AI-based energy management. We're committed to making clean, green energy the primary power source for homes, businesses, and beyond.

With the growing demand for electricity, the need for smart, clean energy sources is constantly rising. SolarEdge offers amazing opportunities to develop your skills in a multidisciplinary environment, covering everything from research and development to production and customer supply. Work with talented colleagues, tackle exciting challenges, and help create a sustainable future in an industry that's always evolving and innovating. Join us and be part of a company that values creativity, agility, and impactful work.

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.

Work Model: On Site in Erda, UT

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production management role in a manufacturing setting, preferably with experience in solar or renewable energy manufacturing.
• Proven track record in implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities coupled with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in production planning systems, data analysis, and the use of Microsoft Office or related software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

FAIR PAY & A JUST WORKPLACE

At SolarEdge, we are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation. Base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at SolarEdge. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that SolarEdge has to offer!

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.

Country:
United States

City:
Erda, UT