Lead- Warehouse Operations and Materials

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

• Associate degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Transportation or a Business‑related field and five or more years of supervisory, warehouse, and/or logistics experience in a manufacturing environment, OR a high school diploma/GED and eight or more years of 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 communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent understanding of computer applications (Word, Excel, Access, ERP systems, etc.).
• Proven developmental 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 ensure smooth operations and safety standards.
• Resolve operational issues to ensure the smooth conduct of receiving and shipping activities.
• Coach and manage the work performance of warehouse associates to align with departmental expectations and goals.
• Coordinate warehouse material inventory and shipment to prevent disruption to manufacturing operations and shipping activities.
• Interface with stakeholders to ensure correct flow of materials/products and accurate shipping/receiving data.
• Resolve receiving and shipping discrepancies to minimize inventory variance.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement to increase department efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate closely with Human Resources to handle employee relations issues in a timely manner.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in one of the seven focus areas within Warehouse Operations, ensuring proper documentation, training, and coaching for all associate staff.
• Manage material handling equipment, maintenance, and safety.
• Oversee inventory and space management and optimization.
• Ensure audit and compliance requirements are met.
• Oversee finished goods process and optimization.
• Manage Enterprise Transmission Equipment (ETE) process/system and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead project and people management efforts.
• Handle material handling process optimization.
• Manage execution at all internal and external warehouses supporting manufacturing sites to ensure continuous material supply.
• Control all warehouse expenses according to the budget.
• Ensure accurate work instructions and procurement meet SOX and ISO requirements.
• Account for all KPI’s associated with warehouse operations and implement corrective actions for misses.
• Drive a safety culture and practice within warehouse operations, enhancing safety on site.
• Lead management, customer, and auditor line walks and managerial by walk‑around (MBWA).
• Maintain and supervise warehouse cost control.
• Conduct daily housekeeping and 5S activities.
• Ensure on‑time preventive maintenance of all MHE, tools, and equipment.
• Execute plant startup and equipment/technology upgrade activities involving the warehouse area.
• Coordinate shunting or inter‑plant truck operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.