First Solar · 1 day ago
Supervisor- Technical II USA (A Crew/AM Shift)
Gaffney, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $87K/yr
4+ years expFirst Solar is a leading company in the renewable energy sector, specializing in photovoltaic module production. The Supervisor- Technical II role involves overseeing daily production, training and mentoring associates, and ensuring quality standards and cost-efficiency in manufacturing processes.
Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair)
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
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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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