Lead- Warehouse Operations and Materials

Lead – Warehouse Operations and Materials USA

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

• Supervise and coordinate a team of shift supervisors in the assigned area to meet daily warehouse activities, maintain inventory accuracy and smooth operations in accordance with standards and procedures.
• Resolve operational issues, coach, and manage the work performance of the team.
• Coordinate material inventory and shipments to avoid disruptions to manufacturing operations or customer shipments.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and minimize warehouse expenses.

• Associate degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, or a business‑related field with five (5) or more years of related supervisory, warehouse, and/or logistics experience in a manufacturing environment, OR a high school diploma/GED with eight (8) or more years of related supervisory, warehouse, and/or logistics experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma and/or lean certification preferred.
• Experience managing large warehouse teams across multiple shift operations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse and inventory control concepts (FIFO, Kanban, cycle counting practices, etc.).
• Proven organizational and supervisory skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with computer applications (Word, Excel, Access, ERP systems, etc.).
• Proven development and training skills.
• Ability to develop a strong safety culture and practice in the workplace.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Proven employee relations skills and knowledge of HR practices.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.

• Supervise and coordinate a team of Shift Supervisors to maintain inventory accuracy, receiving and shipping activities, and comply with safety standards.
• Resolve operation issues to ensure smooth S&R activities.
• Coach and manage work performance of warehouse associates to align with department expectations and goals.
• Coordinate material inventory and shipment to ensure no disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Interface with stakeholders to ensure correct materials/products flow and maintain accurate shipping/receiving data.
• Resolve receiving/shipping discrepancies to minimize inventory variance.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement to increase departmental efficiency and reduce costs.
• Work with Human Resources to handle employee relations issues promptly.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert within one of the seven focus areas (e.g., material handling equipment, inventory/space management, audit and compliance, finished goods, ETE processes, etc.) and provide documentation, training, and coaching.
• Manage execution at all internal and external warehouses supporting manufacturing sites, ensuring on‑time and continuous material supply.
• Control all warehouse expenses according to the warehouse budget.
• Ensure accurate work instructions and procurement to meet SOX and ISO requirements.
• Account for all KPI’s associated with warehouse operations and implement corrective actions for misses.
• Promote a safety culture and practice within the warehouse operations.
• Lead management, customer, and auditor line walks/MBWA.
• Maintain and supervise warehouse cost control.
• Maintain daily housekeeping/5S in the warehouse.
• Ensure preventive maintenance of all warehouse MHE, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinate shunting or interplant truck operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Job description is subject to change at any time.

• This position will have direct reports.

• 5%–10% travel.
• If hired during plant start‑up, expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

• $78,600 – $112,000 annually.

Hybrid

Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for the entire shift.
• Will climb stairs occasionally.
• Will lift, push, or pull up to 37 pounds occasionally.
• Requires frequent use of hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry,…