Equipment Supervisor- 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!
** This position supervises engineers and maintenance technicians who perform maintenance services and repair complex electrical and mechanical production equipment. Other main responsibilities include:
Implementing standard procedures to monitor equipment for performance, safety, and effectiveness. Coordinating resources for troubleshooting equipment repairs. Training and coaching workers in best practices and safety procedures and monitoring work orders to ensure accuracy and quality.
** Responsibilities:*** ## Assist the Equipment Manager in implementing target management, managing spare parts, fault indicators, quality indicators, maintenance costs, and driving improvements in production capacity. Also, engage in special research projects, fault analysis, and share technical knowledge to enhance front-end equipment efficiency.* ## Organize and execute technical improvement projects, conduct equipment-related technical, quality, and safety assessments, and assist superiors in implementing new equipment and technologies.
* ## Assist superiors in daily equipment maintenance tasks, execute PM (Preventive Maintenance) schedule tasks, and handle inspections, repairs, and patrols for production equipment. Provide technical guidance to junior engineers as needed.* ## Oversee a team of equipment engineers and technicians. Offer guidance, training, and mentorship to meet departmental objectives.* ## Responsible for equipment technical summaries, problem investigation and resolution, training material, SOP development, and maintaining archives related to the assigned area.
* ## Organize and conduct training sessions for operators on equipment autonomous maintenance and safe operations, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met.* ## Handle the management and purchase of spare parts, set safety stock levels, and continuously recommend cost-saving maintenance solutions through efficient spare parts management.* ## Complete other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, ensuring all departmental needs are addressed.
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* Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering. A Master's degree or relevant certifications would be advantageous.
* 3-5 years’ experience in the related area as an individual contributor and at least one year in a supervisory or leadership position.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaborating with other departments and training staff.
* Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.
** 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…