Supervisor- Technical II USA (A Crew/AM 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 Solar Connect 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:

• Will have direct reports

Travel:

• Up to 10% of global travel is expected.
• If hiring to a new plant prior to plant start, associate will be required to spend extended time (60-80%) in another plant in either Ohio or Alabama for training until their assigned plan starts equipment installation.

Estimated Salary Range: 

• $61,000.00 - $87,000.00, Annually

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 58 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.
• 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, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, prote