Quality Shift Supervisor

Canadian Solar; Jeffersonville (IN); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) Plan

Medical/Dental/Life/Disability

PTO & Sick Days

Performance bonus

Zusammenfassung

CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, seeks a Quality Shift Supervisor in Jeffersonville, IN. You will lead the quality control team on the factory floor, ensuring solar cell quality meets stringent standards and customer specs. You will drive corrective actions and maintain SOPs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years in manufacturing quality, plus 1+ year supervisory experience. Expect a fast-paced environment with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 and audits.
• 3+ years in quality in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year supervisory experience managing 3+ employees.

Aufgaben

• Manage daily workflows of the quality control team, including supervision, training, inspection scheduling, and task prioritization.
• Oversee in-process quality control and final outgoing inspections of solar cells at critical stages.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements and testing protocols (e.g., efficiency, Voc) and QC criteria.
• Investigate recurring defects using instruments and data to drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production/engineering to implement actions and track effectiveness.
• Conduct internal audits for SOPs, regulatory standards, and customer requirements.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

SPC

RCA

Data analysis

Communication

Documentation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Jobbeschreibung

# Energize your career by applying today## Quality Shift SupervisorApply: On-Site: Jeffersonville, IN: Full time: Posted Today: 10001520**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.# Company Summary:CS Powertech is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar power applications. CS Powertech delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality to customers worldwide. CS Powertech’s world class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs. For more information on the company, please visit www.canadian-solar.com. Position Title: QC Shift Supervisor IDepartment: QualityReports To: Quality ManagerLocation: Jeffersonville, Indiana The Quality Control Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily quality assurance and control activities throughout the solar cell manufacturing process. This role ensures that solar cells meet strict industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. The supervisor leads a team of quality control technicians and inspectors, implements testing protocols, identifies defects, and collaborates with production, engineering, and facilities teams to resolve quality issues. The ultimate goal is to minimize production waste, improve product reliability, and maintain the company’s reputation for high-performance solar cells. Primary Responsibilities:· Manage daily workflows of the quality control team, including supervision, training, inspection scheduling, and task prioritization.· Oversee in-process quality control and final outgoing quality inspections of solar cells at critical manufacturing stages.· Ensure products meet customer requirements and comply with testing protocols, performance parameters (e.g., efficiency, Voc), and quality acceptance criteria.· Investigate recurring defects using available measuring instruments (e.g., EL/PL imagers, IV curve tracers, microscopy). · Collaborate with production and engineering teams to implement corrective actions and track their effectiveness.· Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with SOPs, regulatory standards, and customer requirements.· Prepare documentation for external audits and address non-conformities.· Drive initiatives to improve product quality and reduce scrap rates.· Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Training Manuals for quality control activities enhancement (e.g., inspection protocols, testing methods, defect reporting) and ensure alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality objectives.· Establish and maintain quality weekly/daily reports and quality data systems.· Understand and adhere to the company’s quality and environmental policies, as well as relevant environmental factors and management programs.· Perform other duties assigned by the Quality Manager to support the organization’s overall quality objectives.Qualifications:· Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science), Quality Management, or a related field, preferred.· Minimum 3 years of experience in quality department within a manufacturing environment. Solar cell fabrication, semiconductor manufacturing, or renewable energy industries preferred.· 1+ years of prior supervisory experience and proven people leadership managing teams of 3+ employees.· Understanding of ISO 9001:2015 standards and experience in ISO audits (internal and external); ability to conduct internal audits.· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret quality data and drive data-based decisions. · Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis (RCA) tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams), and data analysis software (Excel, Minitab).· Strong sense of accountability, problem-solving acumen, and attention to detail.· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.· Proficiency in quality documentation (e.g., SOPs, audit reports) and report writing; experience developing training materials for technical or quality processes.· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.· Skilled in common office software (e.g., MS Excel for data analysis, Word for documentation).Working Conditions:· Primarily works in a manufacturing facility, including cleanroom or controlled-environment production areas.· Exposure to low levels of chemicals or equipment noise may occur; personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided· May require occasional overtime to support production deadlines, urgent quality issue resolution, audit preparations or urgent tasks. Compensation and Benefits: CS Powertech 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.CS Powertech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.#CSPowerSystems