Production Manager- Solar
Description
Are you passionate about renewable energy and making a positive impact on the environment? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced industry? Join Freedom Forever, one of the nation’s leading residential solar companies, and help us power a brighter future.
We’re looking for a Production Manager to lead our installation team and ensure solar projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Pay Range $55,000 to $70,000 + bonuses + benefits + advancement opportunities
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- $50K Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- HSA & FSA Options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Career Growth Opportunities
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage installation crews (Crew Leads, Roof Leads, Installers)
- Plan and coordinate PV solar system installations
- Ensure compliance with codes, contracts, and company standards
- Drive improvements in safety, quality, customer service, and productivity
- Monitor subcontractor work and assess system performance
- Collaborate with Branch Manager, Project Manager, and Field Manager
- Manage warehouse operations and other duties as assigned
What You Bring
- Experience in solar installation or construction project management
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Ability to assess site feasibility and system functionality
- Familiarity with safety protocols and installation best practices
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (Employee is required to travel for business purposes, not including commute to and from work.) If required to travel, you must have a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.
Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen that includes the following: Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene
This is an on-site role based in Illinois – remote applicants will not be considered