Supervisor- Technical I USA (B Crew/PM Shift)

First Solar, Inc.; Walbridge (OH); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

First Solar, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Supervisor to lead daily photovoltaic module production in at least one plant area, ensuring quality and cost efficiency. The role reports to the Shift Manager and requires a strong emphasis on safety and process discipline.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and meet one of six supervisory criteria. Proficiency in MS Office and Kronos is expected, with experience in manufacturing supervision highly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Meet one of six supervisory criteria listed in Education/Experience section.
• Experience supervising in manufacturing production settings preferred.

Responsabilités

• Supervise daily production of photovoltaic modules in assigned area.
• Coordinate on-the-job training for manufacturing associates.
• Maintain associate records and timekeeping in Kronos.
• Use TOC methods to maximize throughput and reduce downtime.
• Support safety, 5S housekeeping, and cross-department collaboration.

Connaissances

Supervisory skills

MS Office skills

Decision making

People skills

Organizational skills

Creative problem solving

Vacuum systems & laser ops

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Kronos

Solar Connect

Manufacturing software

Description du poste

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

Basic Job Functions:

• Supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Candidate must meet one (1) of the six (6) criteria below:
  • First Solar Supervisor/Temporary Supervisor experience.
  • First Solar Team Lead /Temporary Team Lead experience.
  • First Solar Production Technician II or Coater Technician II experience.
  • Two (2) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity.
  • Two (2) years supervisory experience + six (6) months of First Solar experience.
  • Four (4) years supervisory experience + two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Effective communication and supervisory skills.
• Efficient Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills.
• Proven decision-making skills.
• Solid people skills and a positive, outgoing attitude.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• The ideal candidate should have the ability to think outside the box and to develop unique and timely solutions.
• If assigned to coater area: knowledge of vacuum systems and laser operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system.
• Directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner in at least one specific area of the plant.
• Coordinate on-the-job training of manufacturing associates.
• Identify training opportunities to develop and maintain a highly motivated and capable team.
• Maintain all associate records in Solar Connect.
• Effective use of internal manufacturing software for production tracking.
• Maintain accurate time keeping for manufacturing associates in the Kronos system.
• Maintains product inventory accuracy.
• Utilize Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology to maximize throughput.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities/teams.
• Effectively interfaces with other departments.
• Support efforts to consistently exceed customer expectations.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Specialist and other supervisors on day-to-day issues.
• Evaluate and monitor manufacturing processes ensuring cycle time is being met.
• Responsible for eliminating downtime constraints in assigned area (e.g.: find root cause and resolve the issue, effectively utilize support teams to improve quality and production).
• Monitor and maintain training guides and track training progress of team.
• Conduct performance appraisals.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Manager- Shift.
• This position will have direct reports.

Travel:

• 5% - 10%

Estimated Salary Range:

• $56,100-$80,000 Annually.

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps 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 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees 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 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 or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

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.