Supervisor- Technical II ; B Crew

Job Description

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

Supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner. Train and mentor Supervisor I associates to maximize their supervisory skills.

• 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 and working knowledge of continuous improvement tools.
• 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.
• Ability to think outside the box and develop unique and timely solutions.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems and laser operations (if assigned to coater area).

• Directly supervise the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner in multiple areas of the plant.
• Lead, manage and participate in continuous improvement activities/teams.
• Assume delegate responsibilities for Shift Manager as required.
• Train and mentor Supervisor I associates.
• Control costs to maintain budget accuracy.
• Monitor and coordinate Work In Process (WIP) optimization between manufacturing units for each process.
• Maintain training matrix in Solar Connect in coordination with Manufacturing Supervisors I and Manufacturing Specialist.
• Support all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including the 5S system.
• Coordinate on-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.
• Use internal manufacturing software for production tracking.
• Maintain accurate time keeping for manufacturing associates in the Kronos system.
• Maintain product inventory accuracy.
• Utilize Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology to maximize throughput.
• Interface effectively 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 met.
• Eliminate downtime constraints in the assigned area (e.g., find root cause and resolve the issue, and utilize support teams to improve quality and production).
• Monitor and maintain training guides and track training progress of the team.
• Conduct performance appraisals.

Reports directly to the Manager, Shift.

Up to 10% of global travel is expected.

$62,500 - $89,000.

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs occasionally.
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis.
• Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds 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, is required.
• Must 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 steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron, arm guards). All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time; the ability to wear a respirator (no or very…