Production Manager

Job Description

Position - Production Manager

About Sesame Solar:

Sesame Solar is decarbonizing off-grid power for defense and commercial applications.

We design and make Mobile Nanogrids powered by solar, green hydrogen, (optional

small wind turbines) and battery storage with fully integrated Solutions Inside. Our Mobile

Nanogrids can be used for a variety of off-grid power needs such as Emergency

Response, Communications, Medical, Security, Surveillance, Edge Computing, and EV

Charging Hubs. Sesame Nanogrids are easily transported and can be setup by 1 person in

less than 15 minutes to immediately generate Clean, Mobile Power.

Award-winning Sesame Solar actively seeks curious, multicultural "can doers,"

engineers, technicians, sales, marketing and operations team members.

Michigan-based Sesame Solar is backed by VSC Ventures, Morgan Stanley, and

angel investors.

Our motto is:

People. Planet. Profits.

People, including our team members, customers, partners, suppliers, investors and

community members are our most valuable asset.

We help to protect and preserve our Planet for future generations.

Profitable operations allow us to continue to innovate.

Key Responsibilities

Factory Operations

• Ensure the factory environment remains clean, safe, and well-organized at all

times.

• Promote and enforce safety protocols.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, and manage members of the production team.

• Oversee scheduling, approve payroll hours, and manage Paid Time Off (PTO)

requests.

• Foster a positive and productive team culture through regular

communication and performance management.

Production Oversight

• Monitor production timelines to ensure deadlines are consistently met.

• Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and

efficiency.

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks or delays in the manufacturing process.

Inventory Management

• Maintain and proactively report inventory levels.

• Work with procurement to avoid stock outs and minimize excess inventory.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and submit weekly production reports, including key metrics and

performance trends.

• Use data insights to inform process improvements and decision-making.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Coordinate and provide support to Sales, Field Support, and Engineering teams.

• Communicate regularly with upper management on progress, issues, and

opportunities.

General Management Support

• Support broader company operations as needed, especially in areas where

flexibility and hands-on problem solving are critical in an early-stage company

environment.

Performance Review & Growth

This role will undergo a formal performance review every six months. Reviews will assess

performance across all key responsibilities, with potential for salary increases and

performance- based bonuses tied to improvements and contributions to team and company

goals.

Compensation and Benefits

This role has a base salary range of $75,000 to $95,000 depending upon experience.

Additionally, there is a performance bonus of up to 50 percent of the base salary.

Benefits include health insurance (Company pays 50 percent), vision and dental insurance

(Company pays 75 percent), short- and long-term disability insurance (Company pays 100 percent), and a

401k plan, (Company offers a 1% match). Paid Time Off (PTO)10 days to start plus 10 Company holidays.