Supervisor- Technical II USA (D Crew/PM Shift)

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

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:  

• High School Diploma or GED required.  
• Candidate must meet one (1) of the three (3) criteria below: 

1. One (1) year First Solar supervisory experience 
2. Four (4) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity
3. 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
• Experience and working knowledge of continuous improvement tools.
• Effective communication and supervisory skills
• Efficient Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills 
• Proven decision-making skills.
• Solid people skills and a positive, outgoing attitude 
• Excellent organizational and planning skills. 
• The ideal candidate should have the ability to think outside the box and to develop unique and timely solutions.
• If assigned to coater area: knowledge of vacuum systems and laser operations.

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.
• Will assume delegate responsibilities for Shift Manager as required.
• Train and mentor Supervisor I associates.
• Responsible for controlling costs to maintain budget accuracy.
• Monitors and coordinates Work In Process (WIP) optimization between manufacturing units for each process
• Monitors and maintains training matrix in SolarConnect in coordination with Manufacturing Supervisors I and Manufacturing Specialist 
• Support all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system.
• 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 
• Effective use of internal manufacturing software for production tracking
• Maintain accurate time keeping for manufacturing associates in the Kronos system.
• Maintains product inventory accuracy.
• Utilize Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology to maximize throughput.
• Effectively interfaces with other departments. 
• Support efforts to consistently exceed customer expectations.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Specialist and other supervisors on day-to-day issues 
• Evaluate and monitor manufacturing processes ensuring cycle time is being met.
• Responsible for eliminating 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.
• If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range: 

• $62,500 - $89,000, Annually

US Physical Requirements: 

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps 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 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in both eyes (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, a