Workers in the operations department of a factory producing photovoltaic modules and cells. The photovoltaic production manager works closely with the person responsible for factory operations, continually reporting on the progress of the production process. In addition, they supervise correct operation of the production chain, as well as ensure that the end product complies with all requirements and specifications.

• Lead and coordinate the whole production team in a factory for photovoltaic components. Ability to command factory workers and plan the tasks to be performed by teams.
• Analyze phases of the production process, determine the procedures to be followed and manage any changes to be introduced. Establish analysis guidelines in terms of productivity, efficiency and quality to optimize production.
• Introduce and follow-up LEAN Manufacturing (management systems designed to optimize cost/quality ratio). Detect problems at their origin and propose solutions, eliminate activities that do not produce added value and optimize resources (both human capital and productive materials).
• Propose and coordinate constant improvement and model quality systems. Participate in standardization of production processes to guarantee that set outturns are reached.
• Analyze production indicators and compliance with set objectives. Ensure that data in reference to the production rate are recorded correctly to be able to assess them and follow-up and calculate tendencies.
• Controls the costs associated with production and make proposals for their reduction. Review the expenses associated with the area (machinery, staff, supplies, suppliers, etc.).
• Draft status reports and regularly communicate with factory management.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Enginyeria en tecnologies industrials

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Leadership: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 3

Strategic orientation: Level 3

Networking: Level 1

Commitment to the organisation: Level 3

Flexibility and change management: Level 3

Analytical thought: Level 2

People management: Level 2

Communication: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 3

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Technician

People who show an interest in the technical field find fulfilment in carrying out activities related to the design and manufacture of objects, machines, vehicles and/or infrastructures. These activities require the application of scientific and technical knowledge (laws of physics, calculations and mathematical formulas, properties of the materials, etc). Creativity is also necessary when coming up with optimal solutions for the functional requirements of the products to be designed. Therefore, the pragmatic application of scientific knowledge in order to develop solutions for the benefit of human beings is the main function of occupations in the technical field.

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• Work hours

  Full-time, split shift. Monday to Friday, eight hours a day with flexible start time.

• Salary

  The estimated gross salary for this position is usually between 31.389 and 46.158 euros a year. Median: 38.064 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Middle management