Do you want to be on the cutting edge of the clean energy and climate tech industry? Are you excited about the intersection of renewable energy and the circular economy? We are too. And that's why we launched SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based recycling company. The solar industry needs a global end-of-life partner to restore, renew, and ultimately recycle yesterday's solar panels for tomorrow's clean energy projects. SOLARCYCLE aims to be the partner of choice for solar asset owners looking for a responsible solution to their end-of-life system needs. And we need you to direct our field operations to help us become a leader in this new burgeoning sector in the renewable energy industry. About the role: SOLARCYCLE is establishing a specialized pilot plant to recycle end of life solar panels and looking for a seasoned operations leader to help design, build and run a world-class solar recycling operation. We are looking for someone that has experience in both start-ups and larger companies and has scaled up pilot plant operations to full production. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with lots of challenges and opportunities, this is the right role for you. Since we are an early-stage company with strong growth prospects, there will be many opportunities for career advancement. Responsibilities: Manage the facility, people, equipment, process, quality, safety, and logistics for the operation. Possess a combination of operational and technical management skills; transition between office duties and floor operations. Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, and counsel direct and indirect employees; manage their Critical Success Factors (CSFs) and personal growth goals. Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends. Manage incoming and outgoing inventory flows and coordinate delivery schedules with vendors and customers. Develop, implement, and enforce company policies. Ensure compliance with customer and environmental requirements. Analyze and improve business processes and manufacturing operations using LEAN principles. Drive continuous improvement while managing change to ensure positive impacts on cost, capacity, and quality. Manage relationships with key internal and external customers and suppliers. Track equipment metrics and drive reliability and productivity using root cause analysis and preventive actions. Assist in design, development, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new equipment. Prepare operational forecasts, annual budgets, and operating plans; analyze variances and initiate corrective actions. Communicate with legal counsel to ensure compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations. Education, Training and Professional Experience: At least 10 years experience running production operations or supervising production lines in a manufacturing environment. Experience in semiconductor factory, automotive factory, or advanced manufacturing with factory floor/management experience is a strong plus. Skilled in 8D root cause analysis, data analytics, and design of experiments (DOE) is a plus. Experience with logistics management, shipping, and receiving. Solar and/or recycling operations experience is a plus. A passion for your work, eager to learn and to mentor others with a "can-do" attitude. A great attitude to work hard, have fun, and make the world a better place. LI-Onsite You don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you think this role is for you but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. J-18808-Ljbffr
