Production Team Lead – Solar Manufacturing

First Solar Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. seeks a Team Lead- Production. This role blends Production Technician (level III) responsibilities with team leadership to guide and train associates on safety, quality, and efficiency in a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee daily production tasks, mentor team members, ensure adherence to SPC and process controls, and coordinate with cross-functional groups to resolve issues and improve line performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 6 months experience as Production Technician I; Production Supervisor recommendation required.
• 1 year team lead or supervisory experience externally.
• Safety-focused with ability to lead and train others.
• Proficiency with SPC concepts and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and housekeeping.
• Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment to meet quality and productivity.
• Complete training within the required timeframe.
• Provide on-the-job training to team members.
• Lead team on job assignments and resolve issues.
• Monitor process data and maintain SPC-controlled processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on problem solving.
• Maintain inventory for next shift.
• Ensure waste is discarded properly.

Skills

Safety

Quality

Troubleshooting

SPC

Team lead

Communication

Cross-functional

Machine interface

Mobile devices

Hand tools

Forklift cert

Manufacturing space

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or cert in tech

Job description

First Solar Inc. seeks a Team Lead- Production. This role blends Production Technician (level III) responsibilities with team leadership to guide and train associates on safety, quality, and efficiency in a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee daily production tasks, mentor team members, ensure adherence to SPC and process controls, and coordinate with cross-functional groups to resolve issues and improve line performance.