Supervisor- Technical II USA (C Crew)

Basic Job Functions

Supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner. Train and mentor Supervisor I associates to maximize their supervisory skills.

Education and Experience

• One (1) year First Solar supervisory experience
• Four (4) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity
• Six (6) years supervisory experience + two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity

Required Skills/Competencies

• Experience in electrical, mechanical, and chemical industrial applications
• Effective communication and supervisory skills
• Proven decision-making skills
• Solid people skills and a positive, outgoing attitude
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Knowledge of vacuum systems and laser operations (if assigned to coater area)

Essential Responsibilities

• Directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner in multiple areas of the plant.
• Lead, manage and participate in continuous improvement activities/teams.
• Assume delegate responsibilities for Shift Manager as required.
• Train and mentor Supervisor I associates.
• Responsible for controlling costs to maintain budget accuracy.
• Maintains product inventory accuracy.
• Utilize Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology to maximize throughput.
• Evaluate and monitor manufacturing processes ensuring cycle time is being met.
• Eliminate 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.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Manager, Shift.

Travel

Up to 10% of global travel is expected.

Estimated Salary Range

$62,500 - $89,000 US

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis.
• Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.

Physical Abilities

• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Potential Candidates

Meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.