--- title: 'Production Planner Operator at T1 Energy' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/production-planner-operator-t1-energy-dallas-yhr4jtjsyrw1' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Production Planner Operator at T1 Energy - **Company:** [T1 Energy](https://feeny.ai/companies/t1-energy) - **Location:** Dallas, TX - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/t1energy/6dc85b17-cb30-42c7-870b-e80ffcc05fa7/application **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Production Planning, Scheduling, Data Analysis, Solar manufacturing experience, Electronics manufacturing experience, Light industrial manufacturing experience > The Production Planner Operator orchestrates daily manufacturing operations at a 5GW solar facility, serving as the central hub for logistics, quality, and operations. The role involves developing production plans, monitoring performance data, and ensuring alignment with business goals and customer requirements. ## Job description T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy. T1 Energy is seeking a Production Planner Operator to support daily production planning activities. Under the direction of the Planning/Operations Supervisor, this position is responsible for executing the established production plan, coordinating material flow to production lines, generating serial numbers, maintaining production planning records, and monitoring production progress to ensure compliance with production requirements. ## What You’ll Do - Execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on established schedules, production capacity, and material availability. - Coordinate the delivery of cell pallets to production lines according to production requirements. - Generate and manage serial numbers for manufacturing orders. - Communicate effectively with Production, Quality, and Process teams to ensure compliance with the established production plan. - Monitor production progress and adjust production priorities according to the approved production plan and forecast requirements. - Monitor production progress and implement production plan changes according to forecast requirements. - Maintain accurate production planning records, including pallet information, cell quantities, module output, efficiency, and other production data. - Support production optimization and continuous improvement activities as needed. - Perform additional duties as assigned. ## Who You Are - An organized coordinator with strong communication and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. - A detail-oriented analyst capable of managing data under pressure and working independently to resolve scheduling conflicts. - An adaptable team player who can easily adjust to changing shift schedules and evolving production needs. ## Qualifications - High School Diploma or higher, and relevant experience is preferred. - Prior experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment (preferably electronics, solar, or light industrial). - Basic in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills. - Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of working independently under pressure. - Ability to adapt to shift schedules and work in a fast-paced, evolving production Working Conditions - Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing plant environment. - May be required to stand or walk for extended periods. - Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. - Possess the visual acuity required for extensive computer work, data entry, and schedule monitoring. - Frequent use of computer systems, including data entry and schedule monitoring. - Must have visual acuity to prepare reports, analyze data, and read production schedules. The T1 Way We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in. T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics. ## About T1 Energy ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: T1 Energy manufactures advanced solar modules and is building an integrated U.S. solar and battery supply chain for utility-scale energy customers. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: TE) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, USA - **Founded**: 2020 (as FREYR Battery); rebranded to T1 Energy in February 2025 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing, solar cell production, battery energy storage, and data center infrastructure. - **Target customers**: Utility-scale solar developers and independent power producers (B2B). - **Mission statement**: “Advancing the energy shift from Austin, Texas” by building domestic solar & battery supply chains to deliver scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. ## Products & Services - **G1_Dallas Solar Modules**: High-efficiency PERC and TOPCon PV solar modules produced at a 5 GW nameplate facility in Wilmer, Texas. Type: Manufactured hardware. - **G2_Austin Solar Cells**: Under-construction 2.1 GW phase of TOPCon solar cell fab in Milam County, Texas, expected to begin production by end of 2026. Type: Manufactured components. - **Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS)**: Entered via the acquisition of KORE Power (announced May 2026), targeting data center and grid-scale storage markets. Type: Integrated hardware + systems. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources (publicly traded; current market cap available on NYSE). - **Key Metric**: Q1 2026 Net Sales of $683.3 million; Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $9.1 million. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Corning, Hemlock Semiconductor, Nextpower, Treaty Oak, Trina Solar (technology licensing and commercial support). - **Growth Signals**: Workforce of 1,200 in Texas; 5 GW module production already at nameplate; construction of first U.S. solar cell fab underway; entry into battery storage and data center infrastructure via KORE Power acquisition (May 2026). ## Competitive Advantages - Only U.S. company capable of delivering both P-type and N-type solar module technologies at scale with high domestic content. - Vertically integrated supply chain (modules → cells → storage) designed to qualify customers for the domestic content adder under Section 48E ITCs of the OBBBA. - Advanced manufacturing facility (G1_Dallas) described as one of the most technologically advanced PV module plants globally, operating above nameplate capacity. ## Strategic Focus - Complete vertical integration by ramping G2_Austin solar cell production. - Expand into battery energy storage and data center infrastructure to capture surging power demand. - Build a cash flow powerhouse through long-term off-take contracts and domestic content premiums. ## Why Work Here - Culture centered on building American energy independence and advanced manufacturing. - Headquarters in Austin, Texas, with manufacturing operations in Wilmer and Milam County. - Rapid growth trajectory: 1,200 employees and scaling; roles likely span engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and corporate functions. - Remote/hybrid policy: Not specified; on-site presence expected at manufacturing and HQ locations. - Notable perks: Not detailed in provided sources, but emphasis on mission-driven work and cutting-edge solar technology. ## Sources 1. [T1 Energy Website](https://t1energy.com/) 2. [T1 Energy Careers Page](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/t1energy) 3. [T1 Energy Form 10-K (filed 03/31/2026)](https://ir.t1energy.com/static-files/e604c805-4f7e-4263-bc52-b466734b0606) 4. [T1 Energy Investor Relations](https://ir.t1energy.com/investor-relations) 5. 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