Production Lead in Houston, Texas at SEG MANUFACTURING INC

About SEG Solar:

Founded in 2016 and based in Houston, Texas (Cypress area), SEG Solar is a leading solar module manufacturer committed to delivering high-quality products and advancing clean energy solutions. Our vertically integrated supply chain supports utility‑scale, commercial, and residential solar projects, with a strong emphasis on operational excellence, safety, and compliance.

About the Role:

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring employees follow safety, quality, and productivity standards throughout the solar module manufacturing process. This role provides hands-on leadership, supports production employees across multiple stations, troubleshoots production issues, monitors workflow, and ensures materials and equipment are properly maintained to meet production goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support production employees during daily manufacturing operations while ensuring safety, quality, attendance, and productivity standards are consistently met
• Monitor production lines and equipment to maintain efficient workflow and minimize downtime
• Train employees on production processes, equipment operation, and safety procedures
• Troubleshoot production and equipment issues and escalate concerns when necessary
• Ensure materials are loaded properly and coordinate replenishment with material handling teams
• Review inspection and EL test results, coordinate rework when needed, and ensure product quality standards are met
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times
• Oversee daily operations across all production areas including Stringing, Layup, Material Handling, EL Inspection, Framing, Cleaning, Soldering, and Packing
• Ensure finished products are properly packed, labeled, wrapped, and prepared for shipment

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous manufacturing or production experience required
• Prior leadership or team lead experience preferred
• Experience in solar manufacturing or automated production environments is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift materials as needed

Schedule:

• Training hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Upon completion of training, the schedule will transition to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, and 3 days off.

Location:

• Training will be conducted at our Cypress, TX facility. Upon successful completion of training, this position will transition to our new facility located in Tomball, TX.