Supervisor- Technical II USA

LED FastStart•New Iberia, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. This role supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner. The position involves training and mentoring Supervisor I associates to maximize their supervisory skills. The ideal candidate should have the ability to think outside the box and to develop unique and timely solutions. If assigned to the coater area, knowledge of vacuum systems and laser operations is required. The role directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in multiple areas of the plant, leads and participates in continuous improvement activities, and may assume delegate responsibilities for Shift Manager as required. The position is responsible for controlling costs, maintaining budget accuracy, monitoring and coordinating Work In Process (WIP) optimization, and maintaining training matrices. The role supports safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and coordinates on-the-job training. It also involves identifying training opportunities, maintaining associate records, effective use of internal manufacturing software, maintaining accurate timekeeping, and product inventory accuracy. The role utilizes Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology, interfaces with other departments, supports customer expectations, and coordinates day-to-day issues with other supervisors. It also involves evaluating and monitoring manufacturing processes, eliminating downtime constraints, and conducting performance appraisals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
One (1) year First Solar supervisory experience
Four (4) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity
Six (6) years supervisory experience + two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity
Experience in electrical, mechanical, and chemical industrial applications
Experience and working knowledge of continuous improvement tools.
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.
Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis.
Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Responsibilities

Directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner in multiple areas of the plant.
Lead, manage and participate in continuous improvement activities/teams.
Will assume delegate responsibilities for Shift Manager as required.
Train and mentor Supervisor I associates.
Responsible for controlling costs to maintain budget accuracy.
Monitors and coordinates Work In Process (WIP) optimization between manufacturing units for each process
Monitors and maintains training matrix in SolarConnect in coordination with Manufacturing Supervisors I and Manufacturing Specialist
Support all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system.
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.
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.