Production Lead (Pitman Day Shift)

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About Us

Silfab Solar is the North American leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-efficiency, premium quality PV modules.

Silfab leverages more than 40 years of solar industry experience and best-in-class technologies to produce the highest-rated solar modules. Silfab operates state-of-the-art facilities in the state of Washington and Toronto, Canada and we are excited to be opening our new facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina, that will manufacture solar cells and PV modules.

Why Join Silfab Solar?

At Silfab Solar, we are committed to investing in our people, technology, and innovative processes to deliver high-quality solar solutions while making a lasting impact on the world. As a growing company in a rapidly expanding industry, we offer opportunities to advance your career and shape the future of solar energy.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee purchase program
  • Company perks & more!

We foster a workplace that values growth, collaboration, and integrity—providing a safe, respectful environment for our employees, partners, and community.

A new opportunity awaits in South Carolina. As we expand our U.S. manufacturing capabilities, the Fort Mill facility will provide an array of new positions for the surrounding community.

Production Lead (Pitman Day Shift)

As a Production Lead Hand, you will operate your assigned section of the production line to ensure the safe and efficient production of solar panels. This includes supervising a small team of operators, placement and testing of electrical components, cleaning of finished products, and/or loading of raw materials into machines. 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Ensure all operations staff are following and executing all operations and equipment safely.   
  • Escalate any safety concern to your Shift Supervisor immediately upon observation.   
  • Oversee and provide constant training and technical assistance to all operation staff ensuring they are following all work instructions and best practices.   
  • Report any defective/non-conforming product or behavior to your Shift Supervisor immediately upon observation.   
  • Perform quality control as required by the work instructions and as instructed by the production and quality leaders and staff.   
  • Ensure traceability of the product and its components through proper use of the Data Collection System, ensuring that the system is always active and functional.   
  • Check and ensure the minimum stock of raw materials in production necessary to fulfill the production schedule, refilling and ordering as required.   
  • Solve “first level of maintenance issues ” on production equipment in collaboration with the Maintenance Technician and following all procedures.   
  • Work with the Maintenance Technician to resolve maintenance problems at a higher level.   
  • Meet with the Lead Hands and Shift Supervisors of the previous and subsequent shifts, transferring information about problems and solutions implemented during their shift.   
  • Inform the Shift Supervisor about issues regarding production, quality, process and/or organization of personnel or resources immediately upon observation.   
  • Propose to the Shift Supervisor improvements to all procedures and processes.   
  • Substitute for any operation staff in any area during breaks and/or absences   
  • Work overtime as required.   

Qualifications Include:

  • Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to distinguish between colors.   
  • Basic computer skills   
  • Problem-solving skills    

Traits  

  • Commitment to continuous learning   
  • Ability to work flexible and/or rotating shifts.   
  • Team and customer oriented   
  • Attention to detail.   

Education and/or Experience  

  • High School diploma or equivalent   
  • 2+ years of production experience preferred. 
  • Production supervisory experience preferred. 

An exciting career awaits you in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Join a growing team and help usher in a new era of state-of-the-art design and development for Silfab Solar in the United States. Together, we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.