Production Supervisor Module (Pitman Day Shift)

Silfab Solar•Fort Mill, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages production during a given shift—overseeing the staff, ensuring quality control, monitoring equipment, and handling all other day-to-day aspects of production. Silfab Solar is the North American leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-efficiency, premium quality solar cells and solar modules. Silfab leverages more than 40 years of solar experience and best-in-class technologies operating state-of-the-art facilities in Burlington, Washington, Fort Mill, South Carolina, and corporate headquarters in Toronto, Canada. Each operating facility features multiple automated production lines, certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard, and just-in-time manufacturing to deliver Buy American approved PV modules specifically designed for and dedicated to the North American market. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Problem-solving skills
Commitment to continuous learning
Team- and customer-oriented
Attention to detail.
The ability to head a team successfully and resolve issues relating to personnel quickly and efficiently.
Ability to work flexible and/or rotating shifts.
High School diploma or equivalent
3+ years of production experience
Knowledge of process improvement, budgeting, and production standards

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience as a production supervisor at a manufacturing plant
Experience with production planning, controls, and instrumentation
Experience with MRP and/or ERP systems

Responsibilities

Ensure all operations staff are following and executing all operations and equipment safely.
Oversee and provide constant training and technical assistance to all operation staff ensuring they are trained in and are following all work instructions and best practices.
Report on any defective/non-conforming product.
Perform quality control as required by the work instructions and as instructed by the production and quality leaders and staff.
Ensure traceability of the product and its components through proper use of the Data Collection System and ensuring that the system is always active and functional.
Adherence to maintain Production schedules/Plan. Achieve and update the production KPIs.
Check the minimum stock of raw materials in production necessary to fulfill the production schedule, refilling and ordering as required.
Work with the Maintenance Technician to resolve maintenance problems, following all procedures. Maximize the up time of the equipment.
Meet with the Lead Hands and Production Supervisor of the previous and subsequent shifts, transferring information about problems and solutions implemented during their shift.
Inform the Production Manager about issues regarding production, quality, process and/or organization of personnel or resources immediately upon observation.
Exposure of working with Lean Manufacturing tools and six sigma tools.
Propose improvements to all procedures and processes to improve yield and uptime of production processes and all relevant equipment.
Maintain the ability to perform all tasks associated with the production of the product, and substitute for any operation staff in any area during breaks and/or absences with the shift.
Work overtime as required.
Minimize the risk of accidents and quality issues.
Maximize the technical knowledge and engagement of the operations staff.
Achieve the production goals and improvements outlined by the Production Manager
Develop the spirit of cooperation on their shift.
Communicate company information to their shift as required.
Work with other teams to ensure improvements and efficiencies are being maximized across the organization.
Complete other tasks as required and/or directed by management.