Supervisor- Technical I USA (B Crew/PM Shift)

First Solar (US)•New Iberia, LA

3d•$56,100 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. This role directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner. The position involves coordinating on-the-job training, identifying training opportunities, maintaining associate records, and effective use of internal manufacturing software for production tracking. The role also requires maintaining product inventory accuracy, utilizing Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology, participating in continuous improvement activities, and interfacing with other departments. The supervisor is responsible for eliminating downtime constraints, monitoring training guides, tracking training progress, and conducting performance appraisals. Job description subject to change at any time.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Candidate must meet one (1) of the six (6) criteria below: First Solar Supervisor/Temporary Supervisor experience, First Solar Team Lead /Temporary Team Lead experience, First Solar Production Technician II or Coater Technician II experience, Two (2) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity, Two (2) years supervisory experience + six (6) months of First Solar experience, Four (4) years supervisory experience + two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner.
Support all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system.
Directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner in at least one specific area of the plant.
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.
Participate in continuous improvement activities/teams.
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 (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.
Other duties as assigned.