Maintenance Operations Lead - Manufacturing

First Solar Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 80,700 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. in the United States seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to plan and supervise daily work assignments for maintenance personnel in a manufacturing setting.

You will train and develop direct reports, set objectives, and guide hourly associates, contractors, and vendors to meet First Solar standards. You will manage CMMS/Maximo compliance, oversee tool and spare parts inventories, and ensure safe, efficient operation of process equipment.

Qualifications

• 10 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• 3+ years of leadership experience or 2+ years of First Solar Maintenance Team Lead or Tech 3 experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily uptime of equipment and escalation procedures for support.
• 1st echelon on-call coverage for equipment and personnel issues after hours.
• Schedule and assign maintenance personnel; complete maintenance planning process.
• Develop and train maintenance technicians on the job.
• Handle disciplinary actions with associates.
• Supervise on-site service and maintenance of process equipment and parts inventory.
• Manage daily workload changes to meet department needs.
• Ensure CMMS/Maximo compliance, print PMs, and conduct audits.
• Oversee safety compliance and waste management responsibilities.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical knowledge

Vacuum systems/laser operations

Communications skills

Problem solving

Organizational & supervisory skills

Education

Associate degree in engineering/mechanical/electrical

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/mechanical/electrical

Tools

CMMS (Maximo)

MS Office

Job description

First Solar Inc. in the United States seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to plan and supervise daily work assignments for maintenance personnel in a manufacturing setting.

You will train and develop direct reports, set objectives, and guide hourly associates, contractors, and vendors to meet First Solar standards. You will manage CMMS/Maximo compliance, oversee tool and spare parts inventories, and ensure safe, efficient operation of process equipment.