Equipment Supervisor - Night Shift

Boviet Solar; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inox Solar Americas in Greenville, NC is seeking an experienced Equipment Supervisor to lead the equipment maintenance team at our solar module manufacturing facility. The role focuses on keeping production equipment safe, reliable, and efficient, while driving TPM programs and equipment improvements.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, manage critical spare parts, and work with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and support production goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of equipment maintenance in manufacturing with 1–2 years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Experience with solar module, semiconductor, or electronics manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC systems.
• Knowledge of TPM and OSHA safety requirements.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Bilingual in English; Chinese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the equipment maintenance team and supervise daily operations.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance plans and TPM programs.
• Drive equipment upgrades, retrofit projects, and energy-saving initiatives.
• Monitor equipment performance (OEE, MTBF, MTTR) and reduce downtime.
• Ensure OSHA/EHS compliance and perform required inspections.
• Manage spare parts, inventory, and safety stock levels with Procurement.
• Collaborate with Production, Process, Quality, and EHS teams and support audits.
• Provide technical support with international teams and equipment suppliers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

TPM

OSHA safety

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

EL/IV testers

Job description

SUMMARY:

• Inox Solar Americas is seeking an experienced Equipment Supervisor to lead our equipment maintenance team at our solar module manufacturing facility in Greenville, NC. This role is responsible for keeping all production equipment safe, reliable, and running efficiently. The Equipment Supervisor will oversee daily maintenance operations, drive preventive maintenance and TPM programs, lead equipment improvement and automation projects, and manage critical spare parts. Working closely with the Production, Process, Quality, and EHS teams, this role plays a key part in reducing downtime, improving equipment performance, and supporting the company’s production goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Supervise the daily operations of the equipment maintenance team. Assign shifts and work efficiently, provide hands-on guidance on complex troubleshooting and emergency repairs, and make sure all work meets quality and safety standards.
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) plans and SOPs. Lead the implementation of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and maintain equipment history records and failure databases to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Equipment Performance: Monitor and improve the performance of solar module production equipment, including stringers, layup machines, laminators, framing and junction box equipment, and EL/IV testers. Track key metrics such as OEE, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Safety & Compliance: Make sure equipment is operated and maintained in compliance with OSHA and company EHS requirements, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and required inspections for pressure vessels, lifting equipment, and forklifts.
• Equipment Upgrades & Energy Savings: Lead equipment improvement and retrofit projects, prepare technical proposals and budgets, coordinate installation and commissioning, and help reduce energy consumption per module.
• Automation: Support equipment automation and digital upgrades to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Spare Parts Management: Set safety stock levels for critical spare parts, plan purchases with the Procurement team, and manage inventory turnover to reduce carrying costs.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Production, Process, Quality, and EHS teams. Support equipment readiness for new product trials, evaluate equipment impact for process changes, and participate in internal and external audits.
• Technical Support: Work with international teams and equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues and improve equipment standards.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience with solar module, semiconductor, or electronics manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC systems.
• Knowledge of TPM, preventive maintenance, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Bilingual in English, Chinese is a plus.

Night Shift. Must be able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.