Supervisor- Warehouse Shift USA

First Solar, Inc.; Perrysburg Township (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Shift Supervisor to oversee evening operations, coach a team of material handlers, and ensure on-time material receipt and delivery. You will manage resource allocation, train new staff, and uphold 5S and safety standards across the warehouse.

The role emphasizes inventory control, data input accuracy, and collaboration with Leads to maintain efficient warehouse workflows and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse operational experience.
• Experience in MHE handling (licensed or certified per regulatory requirements).
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Warehouse Operational Certification or Lean Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse and inventory control concepts (FIFO, Kanban, cycle counting).
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to coach a team of material handlers.
• English communication proficiency.
• Meticulous attention to detail and adaptability; team oriented.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Supervises shift warehouse operations and leads Material Handlers in shipping/receiving.
• Assist Leads in resource allocation and coverage during headcount shortages.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and proper workflow.
• Conduct minor troubleshooting and resolution.
• Complete daily receiving/shipping documentation and data input.
• Ensure material issuance in proper units of measure.
• Assist in training for new shift associates.
• Support audits of process, quality and safety.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and 5S practices; drive safety culture.
• Maintain equipment PM schedules and records; control warehouse costs.

Skills

Warehouse knowledge

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team orientation

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Warehouse Operational Certification or Lean Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Basic Job Functions:

• This role will Supervise shift warehouse operations, including leading a team of material handlers in the shipping and receiving of warehouse activities to ensure smooth operations in accordance with standards and procedures. The scope of the role includes assistance in managing allocation of resources, training new associates, conducting audits to ensure proper 5S and procedures are followed for quality and safety assurance, supporting continuous improvement efforts, managing attendance and performance problems, and ensuring accurate inventory.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse operational experience.
• Experience in MHE handling (licensed or certified were dictated by the regulatory requirements).
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Warehouse Operational Certification or Lean Certification is preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse and inventory control concepts (FIFO, Kanban, cycle counting practices, etc.).
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Ability to coach and lead a team of material handlers.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Meticulous attention to details.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes.
• Must be team orientated.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervises shift operations, including supervising Material Handlers in warehouse shipping and receiving activities to ensure smooth operations in accordance with standards and procedures.
• Assists Leads in managing allocation and work assignments of resources to ensure smooth operation. Provides coverage during headcount shortage.
• Ensures correct workflow in the area to maintain the inventory accuracy.
• Conducts minor troubleshooting and resolution.
• Completes daily receiving/shipping documentation, particularly computer data input.
• Ensures issuance of material in accordance with requestor requirements in proper UOM.
• Assists in training for new shift associates.
• Assists in ongoing audits of process and product quality and safety.
• Responsible for material handling and supply stocking to allow maximum productivity during shift.
• Ensures and maintain inventory accuracy, striving for 98% accuracy.
• Maintains all equipment preventive maintenance schedules and records.
• Manages attendance, team performance, and issues appropriate disciplinary action.
• Ensures shift operations are carried out in compliance with work rules and procedures.
• Helps foster and build an empowered teamwork that constantly strives to improve performance and quality.
• Ensures good housekeeping 5S and in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Promotes a culture of safety.
• Supports and/or participates in Warehouse Continuous Improvement projects.
• Maintains and supervises warehouse cost control.
• Ensures on-time preventive maintenance of all warehouse MHE, tools and equipment. Verifies/signs-off maintenance checklist or delivery order.
• Coordinates shunting or interplant truck operation.
• Assures adherence to all First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9K, ISO14K, 45K.
• Accountabilities:
  • On-time delivery of materials to production floor.
  • On-time receipt of incoming materials.
  • Minimize safety incidents (Recordable, MHE High Impact incidents etc.).
  • Zero Recordable.
• Inventory Accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will report to the Lead, Warehouse Operations.
• 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.