Night Production Team Lead – Training & Safety

First Solar Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Team Lead- Production to combine technical production duties with leadership responsibilities in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on safe operation, quality, training, and collaboration across teams to deliver photovoltaic modules at required rates. Prior supervisory exposure and forklift certification are beneficial, with travel limited to plant sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED completed with technical preference.
• Internal experience: 6 months as Production Technician I in any production area.
• External experience: 1 year as Team Lead or Supervisory role.
• Production Supervisor recommendation required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping.
• Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment to meet quality/productivity targets.
• Provide on-the-job training and coordinate training for team members.
• Lead team on job assignments and assist in issue resolution.
• Monitor process data and SPC to maintain process control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on problem solving.
• Ensure inventory levels and proper waste disposal for the shift.
• Perform maintenance on equipment using hand tools.

Skills

Safety First

Quality standards

Troubleshooting

SPC concepts

Team leadership

On-the-job training

Effective communication

Machine interface

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

6 months as Production Tech I (internal)

1 year Team Lead or Supervisory experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Team Lead- Production to combine technical production duties with leadership responsibilities in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on safe operation, quality, training, and collaboration across teams to deliver photovoltaic modules at required rates. Prior supervisory exposure and forklift certification are beneficial, with travel limited to plant sites.