Production Shift Supervisor (Nights)

Canadian Solar Inc.•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

The Production Shift Supervisor I supervises and coordinates production staff and shift activities, including quality, customer satisfaction, scheduling, production reporting, machinery and equipment safety, and employee training and qualification. The role supports managers and directs shift staff to help ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and profitable business operations. The supervisor monitors product and process concerns, assists with technical troubleshooting, sets objectives, organizes workflow, and communicates performance, issues, and expectations to employees. The position also enforces company standards and safety requirements and supports workplace health, safety, housekeeping, and environmental programs.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience.
Promotion from level I or Leader II.
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing philosophies, TPM, or Six Sigma.
Proven experience as a supervisor or in a relevant role.
Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work a continental shift.
Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, confidentially, diplomatically, and professionally.
Excellent time and project management skills.
Attention to detail in all areas of work.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to learn a variety of job descriptions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
Good knowledge of MS Office.
Self-motivated, results-driven approach.
Problem-solving skills.
High school diploma.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Working knowledge of safety legislation and ability to follow health and safety policies.

Nice To Haves

A degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field.
Mandarin language skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate a production shift.
Monitor and respond to daily product and process concerns.
Assist with troubleshooting technical problems.
Ensure employees are trained and qualified before operating machinery and equipment.
Provide leadership by establishing team goals and objectives and fostering positive staff relationships.
Coordinate with operational departments to achieve company goals.
Communicate results and issues to shift staff.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Set daily, weekly, and monthly objectives and communicate them to employees.
Submit reports on performance and progress.
Identify efficiency issues and suggest improvements.
Enforce safety guidelines and company standards.
Set performance goals and deadlines in alignment with company plans and communicate them to employees.
Organize workflow and ensure employees understand their duties and delegated tasks.
Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Participate in company health and safety, housekeeping, and environmental programs.
Ensure internal safety policies and legislation are followed as part of due diligence.
Monitor injuries and complete required paperwork.
Participate in workplace inspections as required on a monthly basis.
Attend required safety training.
Ensure employees follow company health and safety policies and procedures and report violations.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.