Production Team Leader- Night Shift

Job Description
** Located in the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grown to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere.*
* ** This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels—we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you!*
* ** We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.
** This production team leader supervises the daily activities of a production area to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved. Other main responsibilities include:
Coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity. Monitors production activity, identifies process problems, troubleshoots causes and develops solutions. Suggests improvements to improve efficiency or safety. Delivers or coordinates staff training and on-boards new staff. Ensures all safety policies and processes are followed.
** Responsibilities:*
* · Supervise the daily activities of a production area to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved;
Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
· Coordinate work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity.
· Monitor production activity, identify process problems, troubleshoot root causes, and develop solutions.
· Suggest improvement plans to improve efficiency and safety.
· Deliver and coordinate staff training and new hire orientation.
· Ensure all safety policies and processes are followed.
· Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
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* Qualifications:

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* · Typically requires a bachelor's degree.
· Generally, has a minimum of 2 years' experience as an individual contributor.
· Thorough knowledge of the team processes.
· Strong experience of productions safety and work-floor 6S standard required.
· Ability to work under pressure, coordination ability, interpersonal communication ability, planning and execution ability.
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* Physical Requirements:

*** This position requires ongoing physical activity throughout a 12-hour shift, including:
* Standing for up to 12 hours
* Bending and lifting consistently for 12 hours, up to 50 lbs
* Walking and traversing production areas for 12 hours
* Close attention to detail for up to 12 hours
* Viewing flashing stack lights and other visual production cues
* Pushing and pulling for up to 12 hours, up to 50 lbs
* Reaching forward and downward regularly
* Ability to fit between tight or narrow spaces depending on equipment layout
** At Illuminate USA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your unique background and experiences are valued here, as we believe they strengthen our team and drive our mission forward.
** Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Illuminate USA, a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, is building one of the largest solar panel manufacturing factories in the Western Hemisphere.  This 1.1 million-square-foot factory is currently in advanced stages of preparation in the Columbus, Ohio area. Illuminate USA is seeking highly motivated team members to help the company grow from startup to a full scale, industry leading manufacturer with $1B - $2B expected annual revenue and over 1,200 employees in less than two years.

This will be a fast-paced and exciting time in our history as we are building something great from the ground up here in central Ohio. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing career development opportunities. Come join our collaborative, people-focused, and innovative workplace as we embark upon this unique and exciting journey!
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