Supervisor- Technical I USA (B Crew/PM Shift)

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

About the role

Supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Candidate must meet one (1) of the following criteria:

• First Solar Supervisor/Temporary Supervisor experience
• First Solar Team Lead/Temporary Team Lead experience
• First Solar Production Technician II or Coater Technician II experience
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural, or material inspection capacity
• Two (2) years supervisory experience + six (6) months of First Solar experience
• Four (4) years supervisory experience + two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural, or material inspection capacity

Skills

• Effective communication and supervisory skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proven decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal and people skills with a positive, outgoing attitude
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to think creatively and develop unique, timely solutions
• If assigned to coater area: knowledge of vacuum systems and laser operations

Responsibilities

• Support all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system
• Directly supervise 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-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
• Effectively use internal manufacturing software for production tracking
• Maintain accurate timekeeping for manufacturing associates in the Kronos system
• Maintain product inventory accuracy
• Utilize Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology to maximize throughput
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and teams
• Effectively interface with other departments to consistently exceed customer expectations
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Specialist and other supervisors on day-to-day issues
• Evaluate and monitor manufacturing processes to ensure cycle time is met
• Eliminate downtime constraints in assigned area (e.g., find root cause, resolve issues, and 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.

Reporting & Travel

This position will have direct reports and requires 5% - 10% travel.

Pay

Estimated salary range: $56,100 - $80,000 annually (US).

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs 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 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force 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) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green 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, arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection)