Shift Supervisor - Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/dental/life/disability program

PTO

Company Holiday pay

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor II to lead production teams and uphold safety in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This full-time role supports a global leader in solar panels, inverters, and energy storage.

Applicants should have 2–4 years' experience, Lean or Six Sigma knowledge, strong communication, and proven leadership. You will supervise shifts, coordinate with departments, train staff, and report on performance.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years experience AND Community/Technical College
• 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 professionallyalways.
• 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
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (Mandarin highly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Supervisesand coordinatesa productionshift
• Monitorsand respondsto daily product and processconcerns
• Assistsin the troubleshooting of technicalproblems
• Ensuresemployees are trained and qualifiedprior to working on machinery andequipment
• Providesleadership by instilling team goals and objectiveswhilefosteringpositive staffrelationships
• Coordinateswithoperational departmentsto achieve companygoals
• Communicatesresults and issues to shiftstaff
• Ensurescompliance with company policies andprocedures
• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them toemployees
• Submit reports on performance andprogress
• Identify issues in efficiency and suggestimprovements
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and companystandards
• Set goalsfor performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicate them tosubordinates
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegatedtasks
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback andcoaching
• Completesother duties and projects as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Project management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

MS Office

Problem solving

English communication

Education

High School Diploma, Degree in a technical, engineering, or 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.

Description

The Production Shift Supervisor II 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

• Supervisesand coordinatesa productionshift
• Monitorsand respondsto daily product and processconcerns
• Assistsin the troubleshooting of technicalproblems
• Ensuresemployees are trained and qualifiedprior to working on machinery andequipment
• Providesleadership by instilling team goals and objectiveswhilefosteringpositive staffrelationships
• Coordinateswithoperational departmentsto achieve companygoals
• Communicatesresults and issues to shiftstaff
• Ensurescompliance with company policies andprocedures
• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them toemployees
• Submit reports on performance andprogress
• Identify issues in efficiency and suggestimprovements
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and companystandards
• Set goalsfor performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicate them tosubordinates
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegatedtasks
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback andcoaching
• Completesother duties and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years experience AND Community/Technical College
• 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 professionallyalways.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (Mandarin highly preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 Company Holiday pay.
• This is a full-time position.

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 withdisabilities.

Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.

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