Supervisor- Technical I USA (B Crew/PM Shift)
About The Position
Supervises daily production of photovoltaic modules in at least one specific plant area, ensuring required quality standards and cost-efficient operations. The role coordinates on-the-job training, maintains associate and production records, monitors manufacturing processes and cycle times, and works to resolve downtime constraints. It also supports safety and housekeeping standards, continuous improvement, inventory accuracy, customer expectations, and effective coordination with other departments. This position reports to the Manager- Shift and has direct reports. Travel is estimated at 5%–10%. The job description may change at any time.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must meet at least one of the following criteria: First Solar Supervisor or Temporary Supervisor experience; First Solar Team Lead or Temporary Team Lead experience; First Solar Production Technician II or Coater Technician II experience; two years of supervisory experience in manufacturing production, a warehouse, textile, agricultural, or material inspection setting; two years of supervisory experience plus six months of First Solar experience; or four years of supervisory experience plus two years of experience in manufacturing production, a warehouse, textile, agricultural, or material inspection setting.
- Effective communication and supervisory skills.
- Efficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proven decision-making skills.
- Solid people skills and a positive, outgoing attitude.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to think creatively and develop timely solutions.
- Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, protective clothing, eye and hearing protection, and respirators; respirator use requires little or no facial hair.
- Meet the stated visual requirements: 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes, with or without correction; ability to distinguish red, yellow, and green; and peripheral vision greater than 70 degrees.
- Successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required after receiving an offer.
Responsibilities
- Support safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including the 5S system.
- Direct daily photovoltaic module production in an assigned plant area, meeting quality standards cost-effectively.
- Coordinate on-the-job training for manufacturing associates and identify development opportunities.
- Maintain associate records in Solar Connect.
- Use internal manufacturing software for production tracking.
- Maintain accurate manufacturing associate timekeeping in Kronos.
- Maintain product inventory accuracy.
- Use Theory of Constraints methodology to maximize throughput.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and teams.
- Interface effectively with other departments and support efforts to exceed customer expectations.
- Coordinate day-to-day issues with the Manufacturing Specialist and other supervisors.
- Evaluate and monitor manufacturing processes to ensure cycle time requirements are met.
- Eliminate downtime constraints in the assigned area by identifying root causes, resolving issues, and using support teams to improve quality and production.
- Monitor and maintain training guides and track team training progress.
- Conduct performance appraisals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
