Supervisor- Inventory Control USA

First Solar, Inc.; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. seeks a supervisor to lead a team of Inventory Control Specialists, maintaining inventory integrity and driving cycle counts and continuous improvement across the supply chain from docks to manufacturing delivery points.

You will implement training programs, assess associate proficiency, refine processes, resolve system issues, and lead internal and external audits to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with SOX and ISO requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with two years supervisory experience in supervisory, warehouse, inventory control, and/or logistics in manufacturing
• Associates/Bachelors degree preferred
• Experience implementing training and measurement programs preferred
• Six Sigma and/or lean certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates performing Inventory Control activities, including training new associates and overseeing attendance and performance management to foster a high-performing team environment.
• Lead planned cycle counts and associated reports.
• Resolve inventory integrity issues to ensure predictable and reliable signals within manufacturing and supply chain functions.
• Understand how to properly use material handling equipment safely and properly.
• Document common systematic issues and develop an improvement plan.
• Serve as a primary contact for internal and external inventory management audits.
• Accountable for Warehouse end to end process/system & continuous improvement.
• Responsible for accurate work instructions & procurement to meet SOX and ISO requirements.
• Responsible for evaluating KPIs related to inventory management operations and implementing corrective actions to support continuous improvement.
• Support a safety culture and practices in the warehouse operation among the associates.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time

Skills

Warehouse concepts

Inventory control

Cycle counting

Leadership / supervision

Communication

MS Office

WMS/ERP systems

Training and mentoring

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma + 2 years supervisory experience

Associates/Bachelors degree preferred

Training/measurement programs experience preferred

Six Sigma / lean cert preferred

Tools

MS Office suite

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

Will supervise and coordinate a team of Inventory Control Specialists to maintain inventory integrity; lead site cycle counts and continuous improvement efforts in accordance with First Solar standards and procedures. This role is responsible for implementing training programs, assessing associate proficiency, and refining operational processes across the supply chain-from vendor docks to manufacturing delivery points. Key responsibilities include resolving system-related issues, and leading internal and external compliance audits. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, process improvement expertise, and the ability to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma and two (2) years supervisory experience in supervisory, warehouse, inventory control, and/or logistics experience in a manufacturing environment

• Associates/Bachelor's degree preferred

• Experience implementing training and measurement programs preferred.

• Six Sigma and/or lean certification preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse and inventory control concepts (FIFO, FEFO, Kanban, cycle counting practices, etc.).
• Proven organizational and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent understanding of computer applications (MS Office suite programs, WMS/ERP systems, etc.).
• Proven developmental and training skills.
• Ability to foster a strong safety culture and practice in the workplace.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
• Collaboration skills across multiple functions.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the supervision of associates performing Inventory Control activities, including training new associates and overseeing attendance and performance management to foster a high-performing team environment.

• Lead planned cycle counts and associated reports.

• Resolve inventory integrity issues to ensure predictable and reliable signals within the manufacturing and supply chain functions.

• Responsible for understanding how to properly use material handling equipment safely and properly.

• Document common systematic issues and develop an improvement plan.

• Serve as a primary contact for internal and external inventory management audits.

• Accountable for Warehouse end to end process/system & continuous improvement.

• Responsible for accurate work instructions & procurement to meet SOX and ISO requirements.

• Responsible for evaluating KPIs related to inventory management operations and implementing corrective actions to support continuous improvement.

• Responsible for supporting a safety culture and practices in the warehouse operation among the associates.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Job description subject to change at any time

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will have direct reports.

Travel:

• 5% - 10%

Estimated Salary Range:

• $62,500 - $89,000

US Physical Requirements:

Hybrid Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use.

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.