Production Supervisor

Canadian Solar; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/Dental/Life/Disability programs

PTO and sick days

Job summary

A leading solar energy company in Jeffersonville seeks a Production Supervisor responsible for supervising production staff and ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and robust benefits package, including a 401(k) plan and extensive health coverage. Join a team committed to the clean energy revolution and making a positive impact on the planet.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience as supervisor or relevant role.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a production shift.
• Monitor and respond to daily product and process concerns.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in a technical or engineering field

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.

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

• Supervise and coordinate a production shift
• Monitor and respond to daily product and process concerns
• Assist in the troubleshooting of technical problems
• Ensure employees are trained and qualified prior to working on machinery and equipment
• Provide leadership by instilling team goals and objectives while fostering positive staff relationships
• Coordinate with operational departments to achieve company goals
• Communicate results and issues to shift staff
• Ensure 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
• Complete 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
• Participate in workplace inspections on monthly basis
• Attend all safety training
• 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

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.