Production Manager

Mesquite, TX

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

A production manager is a key member of the manufacturing team and plays a crucial role in ensuring that production runs efficiently and meets quality standards. Strong leadership and management skills, a deep understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety regulations are all prudent to profitability and mission success. Also, the manager must be able to work closely with other departments to ensure that production meets customer demand and the company's overall business objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Developing and implementing production plans and schedules to meet customer demand
  • Monitors production performance and analyzing production data to identify areas for improvement
  • Manages budgets, costs, and resources effectively to optimize production processes
  • Maintains quality control standards for all products produced
  • Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations in the production environment
  • Analyzes production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize production processes
  • Hires, trains, and supervises production staff
  • Identifies and resolves production issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime
  • Works closely with other departments such as sales, marketing, and logistics to coordinate production and meet customer needs
  • Implements continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality
  • Keeps up to date with industry trends and best practices in production management to ensure the company remains competitive

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, or a related field
  • 10 years’ experience in manufacturing environments with track record of performance and advancement in a manufacturing or production management role
  • In-depth knowledge of production management, risk management, and safety regulations
  • Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate and develop a team
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, customers, and suppliers
  • Understanding of quality control standards and production processes
  • Experience with production planning and scheduling, budgeting, and resource management
  • Knowledge of EH&S regulations with experience from the production industry
  • Proficiency with computer software and systems related to production management
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines

**Compensation and Benefits:

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Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days. This is a full time position.

Note: Canadian Solar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to create an inclusive and accessible working environment. Upon individual request, Canadian Solar will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

You should be proficient in:

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Recruiting and Training Experience
  • Budgeting / Forecasting Experience
  • Scheduling Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • ERP Software