Unison Solar Energy is building its capabilities in Australian solar manufacturing and is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our growing manufacturing operations.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to play a key part in delivering secure, efficient and reliable production performance across the manufacturing facility. Working closely with key stakeholders, you’ll drive performance, optimise resources and ensure production targets are consistently achieved.

This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team, strengthen manufacturing systems, drive continuous improvement and deliver improvements across quality, safety, cost, efficiency and output while contributing to the growth of Australian solar manufacturing.

Production Leadership : Drive safe, effective and reliablemanufacturing operationsacross stringing, lay-up, lamination, framing, curing, EL testingand packaging.

Manufacturing Excellence: Champion efficient, reliableprocesses thatoptimise performance anddeliver on quality.

People & Reliability : Leadhigh-performing teamsand collaborate withkey stakeholdersto improve capability, equipment reliabilityand production output.

Responsibilities

- Lead day-to-day production operations, ensuring safe, reliableand efficient manufacturing.
- Establish and maintaineffective production systems, SOPs and workinstructions
- Ensure production targetsare achieved acrossoutput, quality, costand delivery.
- Develop production plansaligned with materials, workforce, equipmentand customer requirements.
- Monitor production dataand KPIs toidentify gaps, constraintsand improvement opportunities.
- Monitor material availability, resolve supply constraints.
- Champion production safetythroughrisk assessments, training, inspections andproactive hazard management.
- Develop and manageproduction plans alignedwith materials, labour, equipment and customerrequirements.
- Optimise workforce, materials, equipment and energyutilisation to maximiseproduction efficiency.
- Champion production safetythroughrisk assessments, training, inspections andproactive hazard management.




- Maintain accurate productionreports, dashboards and operationalrecords.
- Provide senior managementwith regular updateson performance, risks, constraints and resources.

What you will bring

- Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent manufacturing-related discipline
- Relevant tertiary qualificationin Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administrationor a relateddiscipline.
- 8+ years' experienceacross end-to-end manufacturingoperations, with 3+ years in aProduction Manager orsenior production leadershiprole.
- Demonstrated ability toleadlarge production teamsof 40–50+ employees and developfrontline supervisors andfuture leaders.
- Strongunderstanding of productionplanning, KPI management, OEE, data analysisand manufacturing performanceimprovement.
- Provenexperience leading automatedmanufacturing operations, ideally within solar, renewable energy orenergy storage environments.
- Solid knowledge ofsolar module manufacturingprocesses, equipment, troubleshooting, qualitycontrol and defectroot-cause analysis.
- Practical experience managingproduction budgets, labourand material costs, energy consumption andscrap reduction initiatives.
- Strong analytical capability, with proficiency inExcel, production dataanalysis and manufacturingKPI reporting.
- Strong knowledge ofLean manufacturing andcontinuous improvementmethodologies, with afocus on efficiency, waste reduction andprocess reliability.
- Experience with MESimplementation, smart manufacturinginitiatives andproduction dashboard development.

About us

At Unison Solar Energy, our values guide how we build,



lead and grow.People Power Our Progress by putting people at the centre and creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.

WeInnovate Locally, Compete Globally through advanced technology, smart manufacturing and responsible problem-solving.

WeBuild with Integrity , acting with honesty, accountability and transparency in every decision and partnership.

WeManufacture for the Future , taking pride in high-quality local manufacturing, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

AsOne Unison , we collaborate openly, value different perspectives and work together toward a common purpose.

Your application will include the following questions:

- What is your current Australian work-rights status?

Unison Solar Energy Pty Ltd

Manufacturing 11-50 employees

Unison Energy is an Australian solar manufacturer focused on delivering high-performance solar panel solutions built for Australian conditions. Founded by veterans of the world's leading solar manufacturers, we combine global industry expertise with local manufacturing capability to produce reliable, commercially competitive products that support Australia's clean energy future.

As we continue to grow, we're building a team of passionate people committed to innovation, quality and sustainable manufacturing. Join us in helping strengthen Australia's renewable energy industry and create solar solutions for generations.

Unison Energy is an Australian solar manufacturer focused on delivering high-performance solar panel solutions built for Australian conditions. Founded by veterans of the world's leading solar manufacturers, we combine global industry expertise with local manufacturing capability to produce reliable, commercially competitive products that support Australia's clean energy future.

As we continue to grow, we're building a team of passionate people committed to innovation, quality and sustainable manufacturing. Join us in helping strengthen Australia's renewable energy industry and create solar solutions for generations.

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📌 Production Manager (Brisbane City)
🏢 Unison Solar Energy Pty
📍 Brisbane City