T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.
T1 Energy is seeking a Production Planner Operator to support daily production planning activities. Under the direction of the Planning/Operations Supervisor, this position is responsible for executing the established production plan, coordinating material flow to production lines, generating serial numbers, maintaining production planning records, and monitoring production progress to ensure compliance with production requirements.
What You’ll Do
Execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on established schedules, production capacity, and material availability.
Coordinate the delivery of cell pallets to production lines according to production requirements.
Generate and manage serial numbers for manufacturing orders.
Communicate effectively with Production, Quality, and Process teams to ensure compliance with the established production plan.
Monitor production progress and adjust production priorities according to the approved production plan and forecast requirements.
Monitor production progress and implement production plan changes according to forecast requirements.
Maintain accurate production planning records, including pallet information, cell quantities, module output, efficiency, and other production data.
Support production optimization and continuous improvement activities as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Who You Are
An organized coordinator with strong communication and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
A detail-oriented analyst capable of managing data under pressure and working independently to resolve scheduling conflicts.
An adaptable team player who can easily adjust to changing shift schedules and evolving production needs.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or higher, and relevant experience is preferred.
Prior experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment (preferably electronics, solar, or light industrial).
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of working independently under pressure.
Ability to adapt to shift schedules and work in a fast-paced, evolving production
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing plant environment.
May be required to stand or walk for extended periods.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Possess the visual acuity required for extensive computer work, data entry, and schedule monitoring.
Frequent use of computer systems, including data entry and schedule monitoring.
Must have visual acuity to prepare reports, analyze data, and read production schedules.
The T1 Way
We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have 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.