Shift Supervisor - Manufacturing

NextGenEnergyJobs; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor II in India to lead and coordinate a manufacturing shift, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will drive continuous improvement, monitor performance, and mentor staff to meet daily targets, while aligning with company policies and production plans.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on Lean/Six Sigma experience, and the ability to work continental shifts.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in production or manufacturing supervision.
• Experience with Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma.
• Effective communication across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work continental shift.
• Strong time and project management.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• English communication essential; Mandarin preferred.
• Willing to participate in H&S and environmental programs.
• Bachelor-level technical degree advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates a production shift.
• Monitors and responds to daily product and process concerns.
• Assists in troubleshooting of technical problems.
• Ensures employees are trained and qualified prior to working on machinery and equipment.
• Provides leadership by instilling team goals and objectives while fostering positive staff relationships.
• Coordinates with operational departments to achieve company goals.
• Communicates results and issues to shift staff.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Sets daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicates them to employees.
• Submits reports on performance and progress.
• Identifies issues in efficiency and suggests improvements.
• Enforces strict safety guidelines and company standards.
• Sets goals for performance and deadlines and communicates them to subordinates.
• Organizes workflow and ensures employees understand duties.
• Monitors productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching.
• Completes other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Leadership

MS Office

Safety compliance

Time management

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or technical degree

Job description

The Production Shift Supervisor II is responsible for supervision and coordination duties of production staff in such areas as quality, customers’ satisfaction, scheduling, production of shift activity reports, ensuring machinery and equipment are safe and employees are trained and qualified, and other duties as requir

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates a production shift
• Monitors and responds to daily product and process concerns
• Assists in the troubleshooting of technical problems
• Ensures employees are trained and qualified prior to working on machinery and equipment
• Provides leadership by instilling team goals and objectives while fostering positive staff relationships
• Coordinates with operational departments to achieve company goals
• Communicates results and issues to shift staff
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures
• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
• Submit reports on performance and progress
• Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards
• Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicate them to subordinates
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching
• Completes other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• 2 - 4 years experience AND Community/Technical College
• Experience with applications of Lean Manufacturing philosophies, TPM, or Six Sigma
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Able to work on continental shift
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, confidentially, diplomatically, and professionally always.
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven experience as supervisor or relevant role
• Ability to learn a variety of job descriptions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Problem-solving skills
• High School Diploma, Degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (Mandarin highly preferred)
• To Participate in the Company’s Health & Safety, Housekeeping and Environmental programs
• Ensure all internal safety policies and legislation are followed as part of Due Diligence
• Monitor any injuries, and complete paperwork as required.
• Participate in workplace inspections on monthly basis as required.
• Attend all safety training as required.
• Must have working knowledge of all safety legislation and follow all health and safety policies.
• Ensure all employees follow company’s health and safety policies and procedures and report all violations.
• Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO, and Company Holiday pay. This is a full-time position.
• Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.