Production Supervisor

Jeffersonville PV Cells Corporation; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/dental/life/disability program

PTO and sick days

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing shift in a demanding production environment. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while coaching staff and coordinating with adjacent departments to meet daily targets.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of supervisory experience, knowledge of Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma, and strong communication and problem-solving skills. This is a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing philosophies, TPM, or Six Sigma.
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Able to work on continental shift.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, confidentially, diplomatically, and professionally always.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven experience as supervisor or relevant role.
• Ability to learn a variety of job descriptions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Problem-solving skills
• High School Diploma, Degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage.
• Mandarin an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates a production shift.
• Monitors and responds to daily product and process concerns.
• Assists in the troubleshooting of technical problems.
• Ensures employees are trained and qualified prior to working on machinery and equipment.
• Provides leadership by instilling team goals and objectives while fostering positive staff relationships.
• Coordinates with operational departments to achieve company goals.
• Communicates results and issues to shift staff.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees.
• Submit reports on performance and progress.
• Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards.
• Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicate them to subordinates.
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Completes other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

Six Sigma

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to “Make the Difference” by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Job Description – Canadian Solar Solutions Inc.

Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world’s largest solar modular producers. As a leading vertically integrated provider of ingots, wafers, solar cells, solar modules, solar power systems and specialized solar products, Canadian Solar delivers uncompromising value to its customers across the globe.

Position Title

Production Supervisor

Department

Production

Reports To

Production Manager

Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervision and coordination duties of production staff in such areas as quality, customers' satisfaction, scheduling, production of shift activity reports, ensuring machinery and equipment are safe and employees are trained and qualified, and other duties as required to be carried out in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. The Production Supervisor must perform a range of duties supporting managers and directing shift staff to ensure profitable business operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates a production shift
• Monitors and responds to daily product and process concerns
• Assists in the troubleshooting of technical problems
• Ensures employees are trained and qualified prior to working on machinery and equipment
• Provides leadership by instilling team goals and objectives while fostering positive staff relationships
• Coordinates with operational departments to achieve company goals
• Communicates results and issues to shift staff
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures
• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
• Submit reports on performance and progress
• Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards
• Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicate them to subordinates
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching
• Completes other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• 3 - 5 years of progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with applications of Lean Manufacturing philosophies, TPM, or Six Sigma
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Able to work on continental shift
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, confidentially, diplomatically, and professionally always.
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven experience as supervisor or relevant role
• Ability to learn a variety of job descriptions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Problem-solving skills
• High School Diploma, Degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage.
• Mandarin an asset.

Health & Safety

To Participate in the Company’s Health & Safety, Housekeeping and Environmental programs Ensure all internal safety policies and legislation are followed as part of Due Diligence Monitor any injuries, and complete paperwork as required. Participate in workplace inspections on monthly basis as required. Attend all safety training as required. Must have working knowledge of all safety legislation and follow all health and safety policies. Ensure all employees follow company’s health and safety policies and procedures and report all violations.

Compensation and Benefits

• Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
• Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.
• This is a full time position.

Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.

Note: Canadian Solar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to create an inclusive and accessible working environment. Upon individual request, Canadian Solar will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

#CSPowerSystems Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions since 2001. Our friendly and dedicated team of sales and operations experts work with retailers and strategic distribution partners all over the globe to provide our residential, commercial and utility-scale solar solutions. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.