Operations Manager (Module Manufacturing)

- Directs and manages 24/7 Site Plant’s Module Operations activities with overall responsibilities for Operational Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Quality, Production (Throughput), Equipment Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Cost to P90 and meet customer. - Leads a team of Area Managers responsible for Module Manufacturing operations in a thin-film photovoltaic manufacturing flow. - This position owns the integrated Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, and key functions in Module Manufacturing Areas. - Ensures that products and processes are introduced, and the designs are capable of being manufactured to meet the organization's objectives. - Acts as an advisor and coach concerning manufacturing related issues to facilitate teamwork and continuous improvement to management and the workforce. - Controls the AOP spending within approval budget and other operation-related activities. - Deploys and provide leadership in continuous improvements, including leading/participating in global alignment activities. - Establishes and invests in training and development people/upskills associates, technical competencies and standardize training programs for all plants. - This position also serves as the key back-up to the Head - Module Operations when not available

- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, business administration, or management discipline (MBA or Master of Engineering a plus). - 5+ years of manufacturing experience w/ 2+ years of Supervisory experience. - In lieu of a degree: o 8+ years in managerial experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment. o 10+ years of manufacturing experience in a technical field or manufacturing environment. - Direct experience in at least one of the areas preferred – PV module assemble, glass industry experience, lamination systems, vision metrologies, adhesive systems, packaging, and general robotics/PLC.