Solar Production Supervisor

3 days ago

Trinity, United States First Solar Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Supervisor II to join our team at First Solar. As a Technical Supervisor II, you will be responsible for supervising the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities
  • Directly supervise the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner.
  • Lead, manage and participate in continuous improvement activities/teams.
  • Assume delegate responsibilities for Shift Manager as required.
  • Train and mentor Supervisor I associates.
  • Responsible for controlling costs to maintain budget accuracy.
  • Monitor and coordinate Work In Process (WIP) optimization between manufacturing units for each process.
  • Monitor and maintain training matrix in Solar Connect in coordination with Manufacturing Supervisors I and Manufacturing Specialist.
  • Support all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system.
  • Coordinate on-the-job training of manufacturing associates.
  • Identify training opportunities to develop and maintain a highly motivated and capable team.
  • Maintain all associate records in Solar Connect.
  • Effective use of internal manufacturing software for production tracking.
  • Maintain accurate time keeping for manufacturing associates in the Kronos system.
  • Maintains product inventory accuracy.
  • Utilize Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology to maximize throughput.
  • Effectively interfaces with other departments.
  • Support efforts to consistently exceed customer expectations.
  • Coordinate with Manufacturing Specialist and other supervisors on day-to-day issues.
  • Evaluate and monitor manufacturing processes ensuring cycle time is being met.
  • Responsible for eliminating downtime constraints in assigned area.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Candidate must meet one (1) of the three (3) criteria below:
  • One (1) year First Solar supervisory experience.
  • Four (4) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity.
  • Six (6) years supervisory experience + two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience in electrical, mechanical, and chemical industrial applications.
  • Experience and working knowledge of continuous improvement tools.
  • Effective communication and supervisory skills.
  • Efficient Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills.
  • Proven decision-making skills.
  • Solid people skills and a positive, outgoing attitude.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills.
  • The ideal candidate should have the ability to think outside the box and to develop unique and timely solutions.
Travel and Salary

Up to 10% of global travel is expected.

The estimated salary range for this position is $57,200 - $81,500 annually.

Physical Requirements

Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.

Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.

Will exert up to 58 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis.

Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis.

Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.

20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.

Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.

May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.

May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.

Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).

All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

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