Supervisor- Technical ; D Crew​/PM Shift

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.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Candidate must meet one (1) of the six (6) criteria below:

• 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.

• Support all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system.
• Directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost‑efficient manner in at least one specific area of the plant.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities/teams.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

• This position will have direct reports.

• 5% – 10%
• If hiring to a new plant prior to plant start, associate will be required to spend extended time (60–80%) in another plant in either Ohio or Alabama for training until their assigned plant starts equipment installation.

• $54,700 – $78,000, Annually

• 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…