Shift Supervisor - Manufacturing

Jeffersonville PV Cells Corporation; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor II to lead a manufacturing shift in Jeffersonville, Indiana. You will coordinate safety, quality, and productivity while guiding a team to meet daily and weekly goals.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, troubleshooting issues, training workers, and ensuring compliance with lean manufacturing and TPM or Six Sigma practices to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience; Community/Technical College.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing philosophies, TPM, or Six Sigma.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and leadership abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (Mandarin highly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates a production shift.
• Monitors and responds to daily product and process concerns.
• Assists in the troubleshooting of technical problems.
• Provides leadership by training and guiding employees.
• Organizes workflow and ensures employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.
• Enforces strict safety guidelines and company standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/Engineering degree

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.DescriptionThe 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.ResponsibilitiesSupervises and coordinates a production shiftMonitors and responds to daily product and process concernsAssists in the troubleshooting of technical problemsEnsures employees are trained and qualified prior to working on machinery and equipmentProvides leadership by instilling team goals and objectives while fostering positive staff relationshipsCoordinates with operational departments to achieve company goalsCommunicates results and issues to shift staffEnsures compliance with company policies and proceduresSet daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employeesSubmit reports on performance and progressIdentify issues in efficiency and suggest improvementsEnforce strict safety guidelines and company standardsSet goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicate them to subordinatesOrganize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasksMonitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coachingCompletes other duties and projects as assignedMinimum Qualifications2 - 4 years experience AND Community/Technical CollegeExperience with applications of Lean Manufacturing philosophies, TPM, or Six SigmaEffective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organizationAble to work on continental shiftAble to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, confidentially, diplomatically, and professionally always.Excellent time and project management skillsAttention to detail in all areas of workStrong analytical skillsProven experience as supervisor or relevant roleAbility to learn a variety of job descriptions.Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsOutstanding organizational and leadership skillsGood knowledge of MS OfficeSelf-motivated with a results-driven approachProblem-solving skillsHigh School Diploma, Degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage.Ability to communicate effectively in English (Mandarin highly preferred)Preferred QualificationsTo Participate in the Company’s Health & Safety, Housekeeping and Environmental programsEnsure all internal safety policies and legislation are followed as part of Due DiligenceMonitor 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 BenefitsCanadian 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 with disabilities.Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.#CSPowerSystems