Production Supervisor - Manufacturing

Canadian Solar Inc.•Jeffersonville, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, we are dedicated to manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. We are committed to sustainability and creating innovative technologies for a greener future. CS Powertech, a vertically-integrated manufacturer, delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality worldwide. We are seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production staff, ensuring quality, customer satisfaction, efficient scheduling, and safe, reliable operations. This role involves supporting managers and directing shift staff to ensure profitable business operations.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Associates degree or above
Demonstrated application of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma tools.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
Able to work a continental shift schedule (e.g., 12-hour rotating shifts).
Proven ability to lead with sensitivity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and quality.
Ability to quickly learn and understand a wide range of production roles.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including: Excel (basic spreadsheets and formulas), PowerPoint (basic presentation building), Outlook (email/calendar/task tracking).
Problem-solving experience using Fishbone Diagrams, 5 Whys, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Self-motivated, results-driven, and solution-oriented.
High school diploma required
Must have working knowledge of all safety legislation and follow all health and safety policies.

Nice To Haves

Degree in engineering, technical, or related field is preferred.
Mandarin language skills are an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations.
Set daily, weekly, and monthly production objectives, communicate expectations clearly, and monitor performance against established targets.
Organize workflow and allocate manpower to optimize productivity while ensuring employees understand their assigned duties and responsibilities.
Monitor employee productivity, provide coaching and constructive feedback, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate with Process, Equipment, Quality, Planning, Warehouse, and other cross-functional departments to achieve production and business objectives.
Communicate production performance, shift results, and operational issues during shift handovers and management meetings.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety regulations.
Enforce strict safety guidelines and promote a strong safety culture throughout the production area.
Ensure all employees are properly trained, certified, and qualified before operating machinery or performing assigned tasks.
Assist in troubleshooting production and technical issues to minimize downtime and improve equipment effectiveness.
Prepare and submit reports on production performance, efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of all manufacturing processes and accurately calculate the theoretical production capacity of each process.
Understand the capacity limitations and bottlenecks of each process step to effectively analyze capacity losses, coordinate production flow, and optimize line balancing.
Understand the cycle time of each manufacturing process and the overall production cycle time across the entire production line.
During production stoppages or line restarts, accurately estimate line clearance time, time required from first wafer input to final product output, and production recovery timelines to support manpower planning, production scheduling, and cross-functional coordination.
Identify the primary factors contributing to capacity losses within the Screen Printing process.
Analyze root causes using structured problem-solving methodologies and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput, improve yield, reduce downtime, and enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Monitor process performance, identify efficiency gaps, and recommend sustainable process improvements.
Improve material lifetime through effective process control, preventive maintenance practices, and process optimization.
Monitor and optimize material consumption while minimizing material waste and process losses.
Perform and verify material inventory counts to ensure inventory accuracy and eliminate discrepancies.
Establish and maintain robust inventory control, reconciliation, and verification procedures to ensure material traceability and inventory integrity.
Set performance goals and deadlines that align with company objectives and effectively communicate expectations to team members.
Build a high-performing team through leadership, coaching, mentoring, and employee development.
Foster positive working relationships while promoting employee engagement, accountability, and continuous learning.
Identify performance gaps and implement development plans to improve team capability and operational excellence.
Complete other duties, assignments, and special projects as assigned by management.
Participate in the Company’s Health & Safety, Housekeeping and Environmental programs.
Ensure all internal safety policies and legislation are followed as part of Due Diligence.
Monitor any injuries, and complete paperwork as required.
Participate in workplace inspections on monthly basis as required.
Attend all safety training as required.
Must have working knowledge of all safety legislation and follow all health and safety policies.
Ensure all employees follow company’s health and safety policies and procedures and report all violations.