Supervisor- Maintenance USA

First Solar Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 80,700 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. in the United States seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to plan and supervise daily work assignments for maintenance personnel in a manufacturing setting.

You will train and develop direct reports, set objectives, and guide hourly associates, contractors, and vendors to meet First Solar standards. You will manage CMMS/Maximo compliance, oversee tool and spare parts inventories, and ensure safe, efficient operation of process equipment.

Qualifications

• 10 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• 3+ years of leadership experience or 2+ years of First Solar Maintenance Team Lead or Tech 3 experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily uptime of equipment and escalation procedures for support.
• 1st echelon on-call coverage for equipment and personnel issues after hours.
• Schedule and assign maintenance personnel; complete maintenance planning process.
• Develop and train maintenance technicians on the job.
• Handle disciplinary actions with associates.
• Supervise on-site service and maintenance of process equipment and parts inventory.
• Manage daily workload changes to meet department needs.
• Ensure CMMS/Maximo compliance, print PMs, and conduct audits.
• Oversee safety compliance and waste management responsibilities.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical knowledge

Vacuum systems/laser operations

Communications skills

Problem solving

Organizational & supervisory skills

Education

Associate degree in engineering/mechanical/electrical

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/mechanical/electrical

Tools

CMMS (Maximo)

MS Office

Job description

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

Basic Job Functions

Plans and supervises the scheduling of daily work assignments of all maintenance personnel. Responsible for training and developing direct reports and setting objectives. Provides direction to hourly associates, contractors, and vendors to ensure that First Solar’s standards are being met. Responsible for communicating systems and policies direct reports. Responsible for working with the appropriate departments to handle employee relations issues.

Education/Experience

• Associate degree in an engineering, mechanical or electrical field desired required.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, mechanical or electrical field desired preferred.
• 10 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• 3+ years of leadership experience or 2+ years of First Solar Maintenance Team Lead or Tech 3 experience.

Required Skills/Competencies

• Electrical and mechanical knowledge required.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems or laser operations desired.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and CMMS experience.
• CMMS experience preferred.
• Proven organizational and supervisory skills.
• Proven knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Possesses problem solving skills.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily uptime of equipment, following escalation procedures as needed for support.
• 1st echelon on call coverage for equipment and personnel issues directing department needs after hours to include weekends.
• Responsible for the scheduling of and the daily work assignments of all maintenance personnel. Accomplishes the maintenance planning process.
• Responsible for developing and training maintenance technicians on the job.
• Responsible for handling disciplinary actions with associates.
• Supervises the on-site service and repair of process equipment and the maintenance of necessary equipment and parts inventory.
• Responsible for managing daily changes to workloads and schedules to meet the needs and demands of maintenance department customers.
• Responsible for CMMS/Maximo compliance to include closing out work orders, handheld scanner compliance, printing daily, weekly, and monthly PMs, job plan audits, and upkeep of CMMS hardware.
• Ensures that production and support equipment is available. Also has responsibility for workforce planning, elimination of waste, and quality and safety compliance.
• Ensure that all contractors and on-site vendors are aware of and adhere to all Company Safety Procedures and sign proper documentation.
• Interfaces daily with other departments, supplier personnel, and offsite vendors.
• Supervises the troubleshooting and servicing of all energy sources on all equipment and is responsible for the preventative maintenance program.
• Manages the timely completion of special projects as required.
• Responsible for effective communication levels and fostering team building.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings.
• Oversees and understands the responsibilities of the Maintenance Associates to properly manage the hazardous waste generated from maintenance jobs performed in the either building.
• Inform EHS Department of any waste management issues that arise and of any new associates that need to be trained.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships

• This position will have direct reports.

Travel

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)
• If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range

• 80,700.00 - 115,000.00 Annually

US Physical Requirements

Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).

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.