Supervisor- Warehouse Shift USA (D Crew/PM Shift)

FIRST SOLAR • New Iberia, LA

160d • $54,700 - $78,000

About The Position

This role will Supervise shift warehouse operations, including leading a team of material handlers in the shipping and receiving of warehouse activities to ensure smooth operations in accordance with standards and procedures. The scope of the role includes assistance in managing allocation of resources, training new associates, conducting audits to ensure proper 5S and procedures are followed for quality and safety assurance, supporting continuous improvement efforts, managing attendance and performance problems, and ensuring accurate inventory.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse operational experience.
• Experience in MHE handling (licensed or certified were dictated by the regulatory requirements).
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Warehouse Operational Certification or Lean Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises shift operations, including supervising Material Handlers in warehouse shipping and receiving activities to ensure smooth operations in accordance with standards and procedures.
• Assists Leads in managing allocation and work assignments of resources to ensure smooth operation. Provides coverage during headcount shortage.
• Ensures correct workflow in the area to maintain the inventory accuracy.
• Conducts minor troubleshooting and resolution.
• Completes daily receiving/shipping documentation, particularly computer data input.
• Ensures issuance of material in accordance with requestor requirements in proper UOM.
• Assists in training for new shift associates.
• Assists in ongoing audits of process and product quality and safety.
• Responsible for material handling and supply stocking to allow maximum productivity during shift.
• Ensures and maintains inventory accuracy, striving for 98% accuracy.
• Maintains all equipment preventive maintenance schedules and records.
• Manages attendance, team performance, and issues appropriate disciplinary action.
• Ensures shift operations are carried out in compliance with work rules and procedures.
• Helps foster and build an empowered teamwork that constantly strives to improve performance and quality.
• Ensures good housekeeping 5S and in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Promotes a culture of safety.
• Supports and/or participates in Warehouse Continuous Improvement projects.
• Maintains and supervises warehouse cost control.
• Ensures on-time preventive maintenance of all warehouse MHE, tools and equipment. Verifies/signs-off maintenance checklist or delivery order.
• Coordinates shunting or interplant truck operation.
• Assures adherence to all First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9K, ISO14K, 45K.
• Accountabilities: On-time delivery of materials to production floor. On-time receipt of incoming materials. Minimize safety incidents (Recordable, MHE High Impact incidents etc.). Zero Recordable. Inventory Accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees