Lead PV Production Supervisor – Continuous Improvement

First Solar, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 62,500 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a supervisor to oversee daily production of Photovoltaic modules across multiple plant areas, ensuring quality and cost efficiency. You will train and mentor Supervisor I associates to build supervisory capabilities.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and tested supervisory experience in manufacturing; travel to other sites is up to 10% and training may be required. Strong improvement and teamwork mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum one of the specified supervisory experience criteria.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise daily production of Photovoltaic modules across plant areas.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities/teams.
• Train and mentor Supervisor I associates.
• Control costs to maintain budget accuracy.
• Coordinate training and timekeeping in SolarConnect/Kronos.
• Maintain product inventory accuracy and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Chemical process experience

Continuous improvement tools

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Excel skills

Decision making

People skills

Organization & planning

Vacuum systems

Laser operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kronos

SolarConnect

Manufacturing software

TOC methodology

Job description

First Solar is seeking a supervisor to oversee daily production of Photovoltaic modules across multiple plant areas, ensuring quality and cost efficiency. You will train and mentor Supervisor I associates to build supervisory capabilities.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and tested supervisory experience in manufacturing; travel to other sites is up to 10% and training may be required. Strong improvement and teamwork mindset is essential.