Manager, Solar Install & Design Quality

Company Description

Palmetto Finance is a branch of Palmetto focused on the democratization of the renewable energy industry through financial products. We provide homeowners with financial products that help them benefit from solar power, home efficiency products and energy storage systems. We empower solar and storage companies with access to our proprietary platform, financing, customer management system and milestone submission system. Our #1 focus is a phenomenal experience for our customers and partners, evidenced in our growing financial product adoption. Palmetto Finance is growing rapidly and prepared to continue growth.

Summary of Role

The Manager, Quality Control Technician is responsible for leading a team of Quality Control Technicians that are responsible for approving the deployment of quality, code compliant residential solar and storage installations by LightReach Certified Installers.

This role, in conjunction with Program Management and Department Leadership is responsible for the training and allocation of team members to the Installation and Activation motions of the approval process, meeting and exceeding throughput metrics and service level agreements (SLA), while also keeping an eye towards continuous improvement of the team, process and policy.

This role will also be responsible for engaging Certified Installers at a regular cadence, in conjunction with Quality Control team and Relationship Management team members in order to communicate and cultivate best practices.

About You!

• You are obsessed with residential solar and storage construction best practices.
• You work well in a fast-paced environment and are nimble to adapt to new challenges.
• You are a professional communicator and able to navigate high-pressure technical conversations with internal personnel and Certified Installers.
• Ability to ruthlessly identify issues and work collaboratively to identify and / or craft solutions
• You’ve got a passion for servant leadership, willing to do whatever it takes to build a world class quality technician team.

Success Defined

• Team performance
• SLA (service level agreement) - Project review within 48 hours
• Accuracy - 95% accuracy of project reviews across all criteria points
• Project Completion Rate - 95% completion rate against weekly throughput goals

Location

This role is based in Charlotte, NC.

Strategic & Tactical Responsibilities:

Pipeline, Performance, and Continuous Improvement

• Provide oversight of working queues; review approval and rejection queue volume, age and functionality and provide guidance to QC Team management to improve processes or platform efficacy.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to individual throughput and quality of work.
• Analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in quality assurance processes with Program Management.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost savings without compromising quality.
• Identify opportunities for team and individual to increase industry and technical knowledge that supports both individual, team and business growth and objectives.
• Actively participate in issue resolution, both internal and external by working collaboratively with Relationship Management, Program Management and Leadership.
• Partner with Relationship Management and meet with partners to review quality and throughput metrics, field concerns and work to overcome hurdles.
• Implement corrective actions to address quality and financial concerns promptly.
• Ensure that QC practices contribute to overall customer satisfaction by delivering reliable and consistent communications, reasonable requirements and transparent review practices
• Oversee the detailed review of residential PV construction project plans, designs, specifications and execution,
• Ensure that projects meet quality standards and financial guidelines.
• Conduct audits of team and vendor work to ensure a high degree of accurate application of criteria standards against project deliverables
• Oversee and ensure the case management and partner chat support system is properly managed by ensuring adequate staffing and rotation and team understanding of engagement criteria and etiquette.
• Maintain, expand and iterate guiding documentation that comprises SOPs, training material and technical documentation, in conjunction with Program Management.
• Generate regular reports for leadership, highlighting key findings and areas of concern.
• Provide performance analytics on milestone completion rate, speed to completion, and common quality issues on a partner and portfolio basis.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and company criteria related to Solar Installations.
• Establish processes for cost-effective quality assurance without compromising on project integrity.
• Stay informed about changing regulations and incentives related to solar energy projects in conjunction with Program Management
• Ensure the QC team is well-versed in the latest industry standards and compliance requirements.

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (program management, tech, leadership) to align quality goals with business objectives and goals.
• Communicate the importance of quality assurance in preventing costly rework and ensuring long-term project success.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with vendors and partners to ensure they meet quality and financial expectations in conjunction with Program Management.
• Implement processes to hold vendors accountable for performance in conjunction with Program Management.

Team Management

• Ensure thorough staffing and support of; review queues (Installation & Activation), staffing allocation based on strategic deployment of resources against payment timelines and support of internal communication methodologies.
• Ensure new hires are onboarded and trained in the responsibilities and SOPs of their roles to ensure robust and efficacious engagement.
• Provide training to the QC team on both quality assurance practices and financial considerations specific to PV projects.
• Ensure the team is equipped to identify quality issues that may impact financial outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Solar Energy Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in a technical or construction based solar role
• 3+ years leading teams within the solar industry, particularly in a quality control
• Experience in team development, focused on SOPs, training and upleveling
• Ability to compile, review and articulate data that identifies trends and peaks to KPIs
• Experience partnering with tech enablement
• Expert verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with and influence 3rd parties
• Highly organized with attention to detail

Equal Employment Opportunity

Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person