Supervisor- Technical I USA (D Crew)

FIRST SOLAR INCTrinity, AL
57d

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner.

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 MMA/MMT 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.
  • The ideal candidate should have the 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

  • Support all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system.
  • Directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with the 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 Oracle 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 the 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.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Manager

Industry

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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