Team Lead- Production USA

LED FastStart•New Iberia, LA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead- Production is a combination of the Production Technician (level III) and Team Leader role within production operations. The position is for existing experienced First Solar Associates with a sound technical competence and demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead others. The position is for Associates aspiring to utilize their skills to help other Associates be successful in their training and in fulfilling their job responsibilities. A Production Team Lead is considered a good step toward potentially becoming a Production Supervisor. In the role a Team Lead will at times fulfil supervisory level responsibilities and will be required to carry a company provided communication device. Team leads may also be required to participant in training during off crew days. The position retains the responsibilities found with Production Tech II level positions (Safe operation of equipment, manage material and processes, perform maintenance, quality control, data analytics and problem solving) all in order to manufacture high-quality, photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Preference for Associates degree or certificates in a technical discipline
Internal experience: 6 months experience as at least a Production Technician I in any of the production area Front to Back End
Production Supervisor recommendation is required.
External experience: 1-year previous Team Lead or Supervisory experience
Safety First mindset
Maintain a high standard of Quality.
Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Math skills appropriate to understand and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts.
Able to lead teams and provide on-the-jobtraining.
Effective communication (oral and written) 1:1 and in-group setting with peers andleadership.
Fundamental knowledge to work with different computer applications.
Interface with Machine Control Panels
Ability to use mobile systems, communication devices, and simple tool interfaces.
Ability to use simple hand tools and measurement tools.
Perform mechanical maintenance activities utilizing hand tools and measurement devices.
Must be able to obtain/maintain forklift certification and/or walk behind forklift certification, if requested.
Work in a large area of manufacturing space, often without line-of-site to direct supervision
Able to foster teamwork through collaboration with peers, leadership, and other functional groups.
Other duties asassigned.
Able to foster teamwork through collaboration with peers,leadership, and other functionalgroups.
Able to lead teams and provide on-the-jobtraining.
Effective communication (oral and written) 1:1 and in-group setting with peers andleadership.

Nice To Haves

Preference for Associates degree or certificates in a technical discipline

Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping.
Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels.
Complete their training in the required timeframe.
Provide on-the-job training or coordinate with others to train team members and validate successful completion.
Must be able to lead their team on job assignments and support them on resolving issues.
Perform maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation.
Operate forklift with proper training and certification (when required)
Work with cross functional teams to run approved tests.
Provide good communication with team members and leadership during shiftchanges.
Perform assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by supervisor.
Interface with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms.
Monitor process data (including use of SPC) & make decisions based on procedures to maintain process control.
Recognize conditions that require escalation and provide good communication on issues and recommendations.
Collaborate with cross functional teams on problem solving.
Collect data and provide reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested.
Ensure proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work is available for the next shift.
Ensure waste is discarded timely and appropriately.
Other duties asassigned.
Other duties asassigned.