Production Team Lead – Solar Module Manufacturing

About the role

The Production Team Lead will oversee daily manufacturing operations at a solar module production facility, ensuring production flow, safety, quality and target achievement. This hands‑on leader coordinates operators, supports shift transitions and drives continuous‑improvement on the shop floor.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production operators on assigned lines, ensuring daily production targets, throughput and quality goals are met.
• Manage shift schedules, task assignments, breaks and handoffs, and monitor performance to escalate issues promptly.
• Enforce safety protocols, PPE usage and conduct safety talks, while ensuring compliance with quality standards and inspection requirements.
• Perform first‑level troubleshooting of equipment and process issues, collaborating with Maintenance, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Support line startups, shutdowns, changeovers and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives such as 5S and lean projects.
• Train new operators, facilitate cross‑training, and provide feedback on performance, attendance and training needs.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supervising or leading a production team.
• Strong understanding of production processes, safety requirements and quality compliance.
• Ability to work 12‑hour night shifts, overtime and occasional weekend schedules.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing
• 5S methodology
• Continuous improvement techniques
• Production metrics tracking
• Basic equipment troubleshooting