Jobs and Careers

Production Supervisor

Canadian Solar

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Aug 2024

About the role

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates a production shift
Monitors and responds to daily product and process concerns
Assists in the troubleshooting of technical problems
Ensures employees are trained and qualified prior to working on machinery and equipment
Provides leadership by instilling team goals and objectives while fostering positive staff relationships
Coordinates with operational departments to achieve company goals
Communicates results and issues to shift staff
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures
Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
Submit reports on performance and progress
Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements
Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards
Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicate them to subordinates
Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching
Completes other duties and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

3 - 5 years of progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with applications of Lean Manufacturing philosophies, TPM, or Six Sigma
Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
Able to work on continental shift
Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, confidentially, diplomatically, and professionally always.
Excellent time and project management skills
Attention to detail in all areas of work
Strong analytical skills
Proven experience as supervisor or relevant role
Ability to learn a variety of job descriptions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
Good knowledge of MS Office
Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
Problem-solving skills
High School Diploma, Degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage.
Ability to communicate effectively in English (Mandarin highly preferred)
To Participate in the Company’s Health & Safety, Housekeeping and Environmental programs
Ensure all internal safety policies and legislation are followed as part of Due Diligence
Monitor any injuries, and complete paperwork as required.
Participate in workplace inspections on monthly basis as required.
Attend all safety training as required.
Must have working knowledge of all safety legislation and follow all health and safety policies.
Ensure all employees follow company’s health and safety policies and procedures and report all violations.
This position is also open to 2023 and 2024 university or college graduates, bilingual preferred (English, Spanish, Mandarin).

Compensation and Benefits Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO, and Company Holiday pay. This is a full-time position. Canadian Solar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to create an inclusive and accessible working environment. Upon individual request, Canadian Solar will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.