Supervisor- Technical II USA

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/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.    
• Candidate must meet one (1) of the three (3) criteria below:  
  • 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.
• 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. 
• Experience with vacuum, laser, chemical, metrology, packaging, or thermal systems a plus. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with work instructions and control plans.  
• Performs Safety Walk and Talks, ensure team compliance with safety protocols, and implements best 5S practices. 
• Leads shift huddles providing priorities and task assignment and publishes shift reports 
• Helps with safe execution of engineering tests.  
• Logs Inventory levels and location.
• Monitors and coordinates Work In Process (WIP) optimization between manufacturing units for each process.
• Maintains product inventory accuracy. 
• Lead, manage and participate in continuous improvement activities/teams.  
• Train and mentor Supervisor, associates.
• Responsible for controlling costs to maintain budget accuracy. 
• Coordinate and maintain records of on-the-job training and compliance training of manufacturing associates.  Conduct performance appraisals. 
• Identify training opportunities to develop and maintain a highly motivated and capable team. 
• Effective use of internal manufacturing software for production tracking.
• Maintain accurate time keeping for manufacturing in ERP system. 
• Utilize Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology to maximize throughput. 
• Effectively interfaces with other departments.  
• Coordinate with Departments and other supervisors on day-to-day issues.
• Support efforts to consistently exceed customer expectations. 
• 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). 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Operations Manager. 
• This position will have direct reports. 

Travel:

• Up to 10% of global travel is expected. 

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 each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees 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 &/or arm guards, safety gla