Production Supervisor

Boviet Solar; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Boviet Solar in Greenville, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the manufacturing team and ensure smooth production operations. You will oversee daily factory activities, drive process efficiency, and uphold safety and quality standards on the floor.

Your leadership will foster a safety-first environment, promote continuous improvement initiatives, and require strong mechanical/technical skills in a fast-paced solar manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in production management in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience interpreting drawings, documents and specifications.
• Strong leadership and safety-orientation with lean manufacturing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily manufacturing activities on the floor, upholding safety and quality.
• Develop department plans aligned with overall production objectives and implement them.
• Lead cost control, process improvements, and lean initiatives across production.
• Train, mentor, and manage teams to sustain high performance and safety.
• Maintain records of production data, safety incidents, and maintenance logs.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical knowledge

Technical skills

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in science or engineering

Tools

Forklift operation

Measuring instruments

Power tools

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing team and ensure seamless production operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily factory activities, coordinate with team members, and uphold safety and quality standards. Your leadership will drive process efficiency, foster a safety-first environment, and promote continuous improvement initiatives. If you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing settings and possess strong mechanical and technical skills, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact on our production excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily manufacturing activities on the production floor, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Develop the department's work plan and objectives according to the company's overall planning and objectives, and implement the plans.
• Organize the implementation of the production plan to ensure that the objectives are achieved.
• Responsible for the quality control during the production process, monitor the quality during the production operation from time to time to ensure the qualified rate of finished products.
• Manage assembly line operations, coordinating tasks among team members to optimize workflow and productivity.
• Utilize forklifts and other power tools safely for material handling, inventory movement, and equipment setup.
• Interpret technical drawings, manufacturing documents, and process specifications to guide assembly and production tasks.
• Conduct regular inspections using measuring instruments and mechanical knowledge to verify product dimensions and quality.
• Responsible for the overall control of production costs, monitoring the use of production materials.
• Lead process improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing lean manufacturing practices.
• Train, mentor, and manage production or assembly teams to maintain high performance levels while fostering a safety-conscious culture.
• Ensure manual handling procedures are followed correctly during heavy lifting or material transport activities.
• Maintain accurate records of production data, safety incidents, and equipment maintenance logs for compliance purposes.

Experience

• Proven factory experience in a manufacturing environment with hands-on knowledge of assembly processes.
• Demonstrated ability to operate forklifts, power tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments proficiently.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, manufacturing documents, and technical specifications.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with familiarity in mechanical assembly and process troubleshooting.
• Background in managing production or assembly teams within a manufacturing management setting.
• Knowledge of safety standards in production environments along with experience implementing safety protocols.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles aimed at reducing waste and improving efficiency.
• Warehouse experience is advantageous for understanding inventory control and logistics coordination.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Education:

Associate’s degree or above in science and engineering related disciplines

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in production management in solar industry, of which 3+ years of experience in an equivalent position.

Have production management concepts and practical production management experience, with strong management skills in standard working hours, cost control, production site management, production safety, etc.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Familiar with PV cell or module production process, process standards of each process, trouble shooting and key control points.

Skilled in the application of IE, JIT and other scientific management techniques, with a certain degree of planning ability; strong planning ability, good thinking, good communication and coordination skills, organizational skills and innovation ability.

Join us as a Production Supervisor to lead with energy, uphold safety standards rigorously, and drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations!