Production Supervisor (Night Shift)

Canadian Solar; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar is looking for a Supervisor in Mesquite, Texas, to oversee production shifts and ensure safety compliance. The candidate should have 5-7 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing practices.

Strong communication skills and leadership abilities are essential for success in fostering a cohesive team environment, achieving company goals, and solving production-related issues. A high school diploma is required, and a technical or engineering degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates a production shift.
• Monitors daily product and process concerns.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

Effective communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or Degree in a relevant 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.

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

• 5 - 7 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.