Sr. Supervisor Production

Production Supervisor – Canadian Solar Inc.

Position Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Manager

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and coordination duties of production staff in areas such as quality, customer satisfaction, scheduling, and production of shift activity reports. The role ensures machinery and equipment are safe, employees are trained and qualified, and work is carried out in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. The Production Supervisor supports managers and directs shift staff to ensure profitable business operations.

• Supervises and coordinates a production shift
• Monitors and responds to daily product and process concerns
• Assists in troubleshooting technical problems
• Ensures employees are trained and qualified prior to working on machinery and equipment
• Provides leadership by instilling team goals and objectives while fostering positive staff relationships
• Coordinates with operational departments to achieve company goals
• Communicates results and issues to shift staff
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures
• Sets daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicates them to employees
• Submits reports on performance and progress
• Identifies issues in efficiency and suggests improvements
• Enforces strict safety guidelines and company standards
• Sets performance goals and deadlines that align with company plans and vision, communicating them to subordinates
• Organizes workflow and ensures employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Completes other duties and projects as assigned

• 3 – 5 years of progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels
• Ability to work an extensive continental shift schedule
• Professional, tactful, and confidential interpersonal skills
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven supervisory experience in a relevant role
• Adaptability to a variety of job descriptions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Self‑motivated with a results‑driven approach
• Problem‑solving skills
• High School Diploma; a degree in a technical, engineering, or related field is an advantage
• Mandarin language proficiency is an asset

• Participate in the Company’s Health & Safety, Housekeeping, and Environmental programs
• Ensure all internal safety policies and legislation are followed as part of due diligence
• Monitor injuries and complete required paperwork
• Participate in monthly workplace inspections as required
• Attend all required safety training sessions
• Maintain working knowledge of all safety legislation and follow policies
• Ensure all employees follow the Company’s health and safety policies and report violations

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement plan, medical/dental/life/disability coverage, PTO, and sick days. The position is full‑time and includes a performance bonus based on annual objectives.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to create an inclusive and accessible working environment. Upon individual request, Canadian Solar will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.