Regionaler Operations Manager (m/w/d)

The Regional Operations Manager oversees all field operations for residential solar projects within their designated branch. This role is the primary driver of operational excellence, responsible for leading, hiring, and training high-performing teams of solar installers and service technicians. The Manager ensures every project is completed with maximum quality and efficiency by bridging the gap between the warehouse, project management team, and the job site.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Resource Oversight: Coordinating with Project Management and homeowners to build efficient daily schedules that prioritize the most important work and have the correct team members with the correct equipment going to complete projects in the most efficient schedule possible.
• Operational Readiness: Managing warehouse organization to ensure all teams depart each morning with accurate job packets, proper equipment, and an actionable plan.
• Quality Control & Documentation: Performing comprehensive project reviews and enforcing strict site protocols. This includes ensuring all project photos and notes are submitted in real-time before teams leave the site to allow for immediate project disposition.
• Performance Leadership: Driving key metrics around production volume and customer satisfaction while ensuring strict adherence to safety rules, punctuality, and workmanship standards.
• Field Team Leadership & Management Be the first one in the office every morning at 5:50 am, prepare and set field teams up for success. Directly supervise and mentor regional field teams, including installation crews (roofing, electrical) and service technicians (warranty repairs, system troubleshooting, maintenance). Recruit, train, onboard, and performance-manage field personnel and subcontractors to maintain a high-performing, safety-conscious workforce. Review and approve payroll & time tracking of all direct report field employees. Track all Time off requests- Approve and relay to the PM team for effective scheduling.
• Daily Scheduling & Appointment Management Oversee daily appointment scheduling, dispatching, and real-time status updates across all active installation and service work orders. Ensure field teams update project management software/CRM (Salesforce-Field Service) daily with accurate progress notes, photos, completion status, change orders, and any issues/delays. Monitor and resolve scheduling conflicts, weather-related adjustments, permitting delays, or material shortages to minimize downtime and maintain high project completion rates. Actively troubleshoot and problem solve with team members on site to avoid go backs.
• Project Oversight & Review Review all active residential solar projects daily to verify scope, quality, feasibility, budget adherence, and timeline progress. Perform detailed project audits including site readiness, installation quality (mounting, wiring, inverter setup, panel alignment), interconnection status, and final commissioning. Identify and correct deficiencies early; Collaborate with project coordinators, design/engineering, permitting, and sales teams to resolve bottlenecks and ensure smooth handoffs.
• Operational Excellence & Process Improvement Drive key metrics: jobs per crew per week, first-time completion rate, service ticket resolution time, safety incident rate. Implement and enforce standardized field processes, quality checklists, and safety protocols. Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or training needs; recommend and execute continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safety, Compliance & Customer Experience Champion a zero-incident safety culture; lead weekly safety toolbox talks and ensure all team members complete required certifications. Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, utility interconnection rules, building codes, and company policies. Serve as an escalation point for field-related customer concerns; partner with customer service to maintain high satisfaction and low callbacks.
• Facilities, Vehicles, & Resource Management Manage regional field labor, material usage budget. Coordinate material procurement, inventory, and logistics to prevent delays. Oversee fleet allocation, organization, maintenance, and safety.
• Performance Metrics Customer satisfaction score KW per crew per week Cost per panel to install / % of team members hitting RFE First pass yield on inspections / service appointments / installs % of jobs fail inspection < 5% % of jobs with billing / QA tix < 5% Jobs completed within expected # of visits Team safety score Warehouse cycle count accuracy

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience 5+ years in residential solar operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role overseeing field installation and/or service teams. Proven track record managing high-volume residential solar projects (50+ installs/year preferred).
• Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of residential PV systems, including roof-mounted and ground-mounted installations, electrical integration, inverters, battery storage, and monitoring platforms. Familiarity with NABCEP guidelines, NEC codes, OSHA standards, and common permitting/interconnection processes.
• Skills Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills. Proficiency with solar project management tools (e.g., Salesforce, Enphase/Enlighten, Tesla, Solaredge). Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Data-driven mindset with experience tracking KPIs and driving performance improvements.
• Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification (or willingness to obtain within first year) strongly preferred. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in a regional/multi-state operations role.
• Background managing both new installations and post-PTO service/warranty work.
• Comfortable with technology and process automation to reduce administrative burden on field teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + bonus
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly growing renewable energy company

This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who thrives in the field, loves solving operational challenges, and is passionate about scaling clean energy adoption through excellent execution.