Supervisor- Technical II USA (C Crew/AM Shift)

First Solar (US)•New Iberia, LA

4d•$62,500 - $89,000

About The Position

Supervises daily photovoltaic module production across multiple plant areas to meet quality standards and operate cost-efficiently. The role leads continuous improvement activities, coordinates production and work-in-process optimization, supports safety and housekeeping standards, and develops manufacturing associates and Supervisor I associates through training, mentoring, and performance appraisals. The supervisor may assume delegated Shift Manager responsibilities as needed and reports to the Manager, Shift. Up to 10% global travel is expected; employees hired during plant start-up will travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet one of the following experience criteria: one year of First Solar supervisory experience; four years of supervisory experience in manufacturing production, a warehouse, textile, agricultural, or material inspection capacity; or six years of supervisory experience plus two years of experience in manufacturing production, a 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 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 develop unique and timely solutions.
Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures.
Ability to meet the stated vision and color-distinction requirements: 20/40 vision in both eyes, with or without correction, and ability to distinguish red, yellow, and green.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment as a condition of employment and continued employment; this may require little or no facial hair.
Successful completion of a background check and any other tests that may be required as part of an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

If assigned to the coater area, knowledge of vacuum systems and laser operations.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise daily photovoltaic module production in multiple plant areas, meeting required quality standards and cost-efficiency targets.
Lead, manage, and participate in continuous improvement activities and teams.
Assume delegated responsibilities for the Shift Manager as required.
Train and mentor Supervisor I associates.
Control costs and maintain budget accuracy.
Monitor and coordinate work-in-process optimization between manufacturing units for each process.
Monitor and maintain the training matrix in SolarConnect in coordination with Manufacturing Supervisors I and Manufacturing Specialists.
Support safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including the 5S system.
Coordinate on-the-job training for manufacturing associates.
Identify training opportunities to develop and maintain a motivated, capable team.
Maintain associate records in SolarConnect.
Use internal manufacturing software for production tracking.
Maintain accurate manufacturing associate timekeeping in the Kronos system.
Maintain product inventory accuracy.
Use Theory of Constraints methodology to maximize throughput.
Interface effectively with other departments.
Support efforts to exceed customer expectations consistently.
Coordinate day-to-day issues with Manufacturing Specialists and other supervisors.
Evaluate and monitor manufacturing processes to ensure cycle time targets are met.
Eliminate downtime constraints in the assigned area by identifying root causes, resolving issues, and using support teams to improve quality and production.
Maintain training guides and track team training progress.
Conduct performance appraisals.