Production Supervisor

Canadian Solar Inc.; Jeffersonville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/dental/life/disability

PTO and sick days

Full-time position

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor for CS Power Systems to supervise a production shift and ensure safe, efficient operations. You'll lead staff, monitor quality and output, and coordinate with other departments to meet daily targets.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, strong communication, and familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma concepts. This is a full-time on-site position in a fast-growing renewable energy division.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean, TPM or Six Sigma is preferred.
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates a production shift.
• Monitors daily product and process concerns and responds accordingly.
• Assists in troubleshooting technical problems.
• Ensures staff are trained and qualified for machinery.
• Provides leadership to achieve team goals and objectives.
• Coordinates with other departments to meet company goals.
• Delivers reports on performance and progress and enforces safety policies.
• Organizes workflow and coaches staff for productivity.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/Engineering degree (advantage)

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.

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 goalsfor 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 exists to Make the Difference.

Canadian Solar Inc. is a leading global renewable energy company specializing in solar photovoltaic modules, inverters, battery storage solutions, and utility-scale solar project development.

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing Semiconductor Manufacturing Computers and Electronics Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company Founded 2001

Total funding $260M Secondary Market

Momentum

2,230 employees on LinkedIn

Feb 23 May 26

Capital

Funding history

Secondary Market - Oriza Holdings, CDH Investments $260M

Sep 2020

Footprint

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