Development Engineering Supervisor

First Solar•Perrysburg, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules, coupons and/or E-plates in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner on the pilot line. Supports all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system. Directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules, coupons, and E-plates in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner in at least one specific area of the pilot line. Coordinates on-the-job training of pilot line associates. Identifies training opportunities to develop and maintain a highly motivated and capable team. Maintains all associate records. Effective use of internal development engineering software for tracking pilot line production. Maintains accurate time keeping for pilot line associates in our tracking system. Maintains product inventory accuracy. Utilizes Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology to maximize throughput. Participates in continuous improvement activities/teams. Effectively interfaces with other departments. Supports efforts to consistently exceed customer expectations. Coordinates with development engineers and other supervisors on day-to-day issues. Evaluates and monitors manufacturing processes ensuring cycle time is being met. Responsible for eliminating downtime constraints in assigned area (e.g.: find root cause and resolve the issue, effectively utilize support teams to improve quality and production). Monitors and maintains training guides and tracks training progress of team. Conducts performance appraisals. Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced. Contributes to continuous improvement of said policies. Other duties as assigned. Job description subject to change at any time.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
2 - 5 years of relevant experience or 1 year of relevant technical First Solar experience OR 2 years supervisory experience + 1 year of relevant technical First Solar experience OR 1 year of First Solar Team Lead /Temporary Team Lead experience.
Associate’s Degree and 1 year of relevant experience or 1 year of relevant technical experience at First Solar, plus 1 year of relevant supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of relevant experience or 1 year of relevant technical experience at First Solar, plus 1 year of relevant supervisory experience.
Effective communication and supervisory skills, including daily Pass downs.
Efficient Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills.
Proven decision-making skills.
Solid people skills and a positive, outgoing attitude.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Ability to think outside the box and to develop unique and timely solutions.
If assigned to coater area: knowledge of vacuum systems and laser operations.
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force 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) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).
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).
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.
All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Responsibilities

Support all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system.
Directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules, coupons, and E-plates in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner in at least one specific area of the pilot line.
Coordinate on-the-job training of pilot line associates.
Identify training opportunities to develop and maintain a highly motivated and capable team.
Maintain all associate records.
Effective use of internal development engineering software for tracking pilot line production.
Maintain accurate time keeping for pilot line associates in our tracking system.
Maintains product inventory accuracy.
Utilize Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology to maximize throughput.
Participate in continuous improvement activities/teams.
Effectively interfaces with other departments.
Support efforts to consistently exceed customer expectations.
Coordinate with development engineers 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 (e.g.: find root cause and resolve the issue, effectively utilize support teams to improve quality and production).
Monitor and maintain training guides and track training progress of team.
Conduct performance appraisals.
Complies with Company's Environmental, Quality, Safety or any other policies that have been enforced.
Contributes to continuous improvement of said policies.
Other duties as assigned.