Production Supervisor at Sun King (Formerly Greenlight Planet)

Sun King (formerly Greenlight Planet) is seeking a Production Supervisor to support its expansion into rural markets in India and East Africa. The role focuses on scaling solar lighting distribution through a direct sales network of trusted village-level agents, aiming to reach half a billion emerging consumers. The position leverages Sun King’s reputation for innovative, high-quality solar home lights and its deep-rooted rural marketing expertise.

What it offers

This is a job opportunity focused on production coordination for solar lighting products. The role involves supporting the expansion of Sun King’s distribution network across rural India and East Africa, ensuring efficient production and supply chain alignment with the company’s direct sales model. The position is part of a mission to replace dangerous kerosene lanterns with clean, safe solar lighting solutions for off-grid communities.

Who can apply

Applicants should have experience in production supervision, preferably in the solar energy or rural distribution sector, with a strong background in logistics, supply chain management, or rural market expansion. Experience in India or Africa is preferred, though not explicitly required. The role is open to individuals with relevant operational and leadership skills in a fast-growing, mission-driven environment.

How to apply

The application process is not explicitly detailed in the provided text. For this specific role, interested candidates should contact Sun King (formerly Greenlight Planet) directly through their official channels, likely via their website or email address for inquiries.

Good to know

• The company emphasizes direct sales through trusted village-level agents (called Saathis) to build brand trust in rural markets.
• The role is part of a rapid expansion into new geographic markets, with a focus on scaling production and distribution for solar lighting products.
• The company’s products have been recognized as the ‘best solar lamp’ by The Economist and have sold over 1.6 million units in South Asia and Africa.

Key responsibilities likely include:

• Overseeing production processes to meet demand for solar lighting products.
• Coordinating with the direct sales network to align supply with market needs.
• Ensuring quality control and efficiency in production workflows.
• Supporting the expansion into new regions with logistical and operational planning.