Manager, Production

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.

What You'll Do

• 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, identifying trends and driving corrective actions with urgency.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for production excursions and yield losses.
• Support ramp activities, including line qualification, operator training, and capacity scaling.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence from the floor up.

Who You Are

• 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.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cell fab, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing production operations.
• Demonstrated experience running a production line at scale in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of cell fab processes, equipment, and yield management.
• Proven track record leading multi-shift teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong command of production KPIs, OEE, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting new facility ramp or capacity expansion is a strong plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.

About T1 Energy

At T1 Energy (NYSE: TE), we build energy. We are an American solar manufacturer building the future of energy abundance. From our headquarters in Austin, Texas, we’re pioneering a domestic solar supply chain with one mission: to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy.

We started with G1_Dallas, one of the most advanced solar manufacturing facilities in the world. The 5GW facility is located in Wilmer, Texas. It has the capacity to produce more than 20,000 solar modules a day for solar farms that power American homes, businesses, and keep our energy grids resilient.

Next is G2_Austin: Our new solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. Its first 2.1GW phase is designed to produce next-generation TOPCon cells beginning in 2027. As the fab grows, it’s expected to support up to 1,800 manufacturing jobs. Modules assembled at G1 can run on cells from G2.

What comes after G2? Come join us and help figure that out. And then build it. The sun has always shone on America. Now you can turn it into abundant electricity.

The T1 Way

We’re all in on the mission, and we pursue it as one team. We move fast, own our results, and treat each other with respect. Egos stay at the door: no one is too senior to roll up their sleeves, and no idea is too small to share. Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and keep a sense of humor, you’ll fit right in.

T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.