Production Manager

Pay Range $55k - $70k (DOE) + Bi-Weekly Bonuses + Benefits  We offer an extensive benefits package which includes:   

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Insurance
• $50k Life Insurance
• 401K
• Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time-Off
• Bi-weekly bonuses

Join an established and innovative company in the fast-growing solar industry and enjoy strong pay rate + benefits + advancement opportunities!  Do you have proven skills and experience completing solar installations and motivating other people to do their best work? If this sounds like you, and you want an opportunity where your commitment to quality and productivity will be rewarded, please keep reading! We’re Freedom Forever, a fast-growing solar company known for innovation and quality, and we’re looking for people who want an opportunity to build a career with us as a Production Manager!  As a member of our branch operations team, you'll be leading a crew to perform residential solar system installations for our customers.  
The Production Manager reports to the Branch Manager and is responsible for organizing and leading the branch installations team. The Production Manager will be accountable for key performance metrics by managing a team of installers, ensuring that all projects are installed according to Company standards. Responsible for scheduling and overseeing the installation of solar projects as well as a smooth handoff between the Inspection department. Ensures adherence to contract specifications and established policies and procedures. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Works closely with Branch Coordinator, Project Manager and Field Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
     • Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar systems to ensure conformance to codes and Freedom Forever standards
     • Manage, motivate, and mentor a variety all personnel involved in the installation of solar projects which may include: Crew Lead(s), Roof Lead (s), and Installer(s)
     • Evaluate and manage the resources and processes required for the successful completion of a high volume of residential and small commercial solar projects
     • Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Customer Service, and Productivity throughout the installation process
     • Ensure that every member of the installation team receives the proper safety training and equipment applicable to their position and follows Standard Operating Procedures for Safety
     • Ensure “Best Practices” are applied throughout the install operations
     • Remotely assess potential solar installation sites to determine feasibility and design requirements
     • Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels
     • Remotely monitor work of subcontractors to ensure projects conform to specifications, schedules, or budgets
     • Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, and mechanical systems
     • Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules
     • Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects
     • Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects
     • Assure the quality of work produced is acceptable to Company standards and specifications
     • Work closely with the Branch Manager and the Branch Coordinator to provide accurate installation forecasts and branch performance reporting
     • Work to ensure excellent customer experience and escalate customer concerns as necessary
     • Follow the safety program established specifically for all installations
     • Perform other duties as assignedOccasionally working in field 

• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls 
• Stand for long periods of time 
• Walk or run for long periods of time 
• Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles 
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl 
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out 
• Repeat the same movements 
• Determine the distance between o