Lead Quality & Process Supervisor - Solar Manufacturing

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Job summary

Illuminate USA, located in Central Ohio, is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our new facility in Pataskala. We are a growing joint venture with strong backing, seeking a working supervisor to lead quality-focused production teams and drive improvements.

You will inspect products, coach associates, conduct root-cause analysis, and partner with the quality department to uphold standards. A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of supervisory experience are preferred, with Solar industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in coaching and counseling associates to improve team performance.
• Able to work cross functional and under pressure and communicate effectively with multiple levels within the organization.
• Experience in Solar Industry is a plus.
• Familiar with Control Plans, Process/Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (P/DFMEA) and 8D methodology.
• Experience in manufacturing operations and quality within the solar, optoelectronics, semiconductor or automotive industries.
• Adept in root cause and technical analysis to identify product defects and drive escalation of issues to quality managers and other cross-functional groups such as Production, Equipment and Process Engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and Excel.
• Ambition, self-motivation, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of production safety, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality control processes.
• Expertise in root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a working supervisor, inspecting products and processes directly with the team and assisting production with quality-related issues.
• Ensure all testing procedures are conducted properly, with accurate documentation, and collaborate with the internal quality department to uphold quality standards.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and counseling to associates to foster skill development and improve team performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to address quality issues.
• Oversee inspectors and engineers, managing their development, training, and daily activities, while preparing reports on quality performance and key metrics.
• Assist the production team in addressing and resolving quality-related issues to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Coaching & development

Excel / MS Office

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MES

Job description

Illuminate USA, located in Central Ohio, is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our new facility in Pataskala. We are a growing joint venture with strong backing, seeking a working supervisor to lead quality-focused production teams and drive improvements.

You will inspect products, coach associates, conduct root-cause analysis, and partner with the quality department to uphold standards. A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of supervisory experience are preferred, with Solar industry