Supervisor- Technical II ; C Crew

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.

• 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.
• The ideal candidate should have the ability to think outside the box and to develop unique and timely solutions.
• If assigned to coater area: knowledge of vacuum systems and laser operations.

• Directly supervises 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.
• Will assume delegate responsibilities for Shift Manager as required.
• Train and mentor Supervisor I associates.
• Responsible for controlling costs to maintain budget accuracy.
• Monitors and coordinates Work In Process (WIP) optimization between manufacturing units for each process.
• Monitors and maintains training matrix in Solar Connect in coordination with Manufacturing Supervisors I and Manufacturing Specialist.
• Support all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system.
• Coordinate on‑the‑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.
• Effective use of internal manufacturing software for production tracking.
• Maintain accurate time keeping for manufacturing associates in the Kronos system.
• Maintains product inventory accuracy.
• Utilize Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology to maximize throughput.
• Effectively interfaces 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 being met.
• Responsible for eliminating downtime constraints in assigned area (e.g.: find root cause and resolve the issue, effectively utilize support teams to improve quality and production).
• Monitor and maintain training guides and track training progress of 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 on an occasional basis.
• 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 be able to 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 but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).

All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a…