First Solar · 1 day ago
Manager- Shift USA (D Crew/PM Shift)
Gaffney, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $139K/yr
3+ years expFirst Solar is a leading solar energy company, and they are seeking a Shift Manager to control the plant floor and optimize safety, quality, and throughput. The role involves managing scheduling, system improvements, and labor management while leading the production team and ensuring effective communication and team building.
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Responsibilities
Uses TOC and knowledge of operations to maximize line output
Leads production team
Optimizes production associate activities to achieve optimal safety, quality, and throughput
Analyzes and organizes material resources for maximum productivity and quality
Monitors manufacturing quality, productivity, and throughput with metrics. Makes data-based recommendations for improvement and coordinates implementation
Directs the training and development of associates on new processes and procedures
Is responsible for effective communication and fosters team building
Encourages process improvement using the proper format ensuring process and product safety, product quality, and lowering costs while increasing throughput
Optimizes ancillary support systems, such as WIP inventory control processes
Ensures waste materials are discarded in their designated containers
Ensures hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste
Ensures satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED plus 5 years in manufacturing or engineering supervisory role OR
High School Diploma or GED plus 3 years in First Solar supervisory role OR
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or manufacturing with no experience
Proven ability to effectively manage salaried and production associates
Excellent understanding of computer applications
Proven ability to train and develop associates
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage employee relations
Knowledge of Human Resources Practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated record of quality, cycle time and cost improvements using TOC, lean manufacturing, and kaizen concepts
Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety requirements
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes
Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
20/40 vision in both eyes together, 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
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable.
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (57)
2024 (34)
2023 (19)
2022 (15)
2021 (7)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
Recent News
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