Supervisor- Technical II USA

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

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Supervisor to oversee daily PV module production in Perrysburg, OH, ensuring quality and cost efficiency. The role requires mentoring junior supervisors and coordinating with engineering and manufacturing teams to meet production targets.

Candidate should have strong communication, problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilities, with a focus on safety and 5S practices. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, and chemical industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production of Photovoltaic modules in line with quality standards and cost targets.
• Lead shift huddles, assign priorities, and publish shift reports.
• Train and mentor supervisors and associates to improve supervisory skills and performance.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and coordinate WIP across units.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing software

TOC methodology

Job description

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 modulesin accordance withrequired quality standards and in acost-efficientmanner.Train and mentor Supervisor I associates to maximize their supervisory skills.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Candidate must meet one (1) of the three (3) criteria below:
  • One (1) year First Solar supervisory experience.
  • Four (4) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity.
  • Six (6) years supervisory experience + two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity.
• Experience in electrical,mechanical,and chemical industrial applications.
• Experience andworkingknowledge of continuous improvementtools.
• Effective communication and supervisory skills.
• Solid people skills and a positive, outgoing attitude .
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• The ideal candidate should have the ability tothink outside the boxand to develop unique andtimelysolutions.
• Experience with vacuum, laser, chemical, metrology, packaging, or thermal systems a plus.
• Directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modulesin accordance withwork instructions and control plans.
• Performs Safety Walk and Talks,ensure team compliance with safety protocols,and implements best 5S practices.
• Leads shift huddles providing priorities and task assignment and publishes shift reports
• Helps with safe execution of engineering tests.
• Logs Inventory levels and location.
• Monitors and coordinates WorkInProcess (WIP) optimization between manufacturing units for each process.
• Maintains product inventory accuracy.
• Lead, manage andparticipatein continuous improvement activities/teams.
• Train and mentor Supervisor, associates.
• Responsible for controlling costs tomaintainbudgetaccuracy.
• Coordinateandmaintainrecords ofon-the-job trainingand compliance trainingof manufacturingassociates.Conduct performance appraisals.
• Identifytraining opportunities to develop andmaintaina highly motivated and capableteam.
• Effective use of internal manufacturing software for production tracking.
• Maintainaccuratetime keeping for manufacturingin ERP system.
• Utilize Theory of Constraints (TOC)methodologyto maximizethroughput.
• Effectivelyinterfaces withotherdepartments.
• Coordinate withDepartmentsand other supervisors on day-to-day issues.
• Support efforts to consistently exceed customerexpectations.
• Evaluate and monitor manufacturing processes ensuring cycle time is beingmet.
• Responsible foreliminatingdowntime constraints in assignedarea(e.g.: find root cause and resolve the issue, effectivelyutilizesupport teams to improve quality and production).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Operations Manager.
• This position will have direct reports.

Travel:

• Up to 10% of global travel is expected.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $62,500-$89,000 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1024287
• Job Category Plant MFG Operations
• Posting Date 04/27/2026, 02:25 PM
• Locations 27876 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, US