First Solar · 1 day ago
Manager, Warehouse Operations
New Iberia, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $142K/yr
8+ years expFirst Solar is a leading company in the solar industry, and they are seeking a Manager for Warehouse Operations. This role is responsible for developing a globally aligned warehouse strategy, driving operational efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with safety and budgetary standards.
Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar
Hiring Manager
Amanda Koonce-Foret
Responsibilities
Develops a globally aligned warehouse strategy for the site to drive a lean, efficient warehouse; strategy to consider all aspects of warehouse operations including warehouse layouts, hub-n-spoke modeling, material storage, material delivery systems, WIP transfers, scanning technology, etc
Proactively identifies and drives opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost reduction
Implementing continuous improvements across all sites
Leverages existing tools to create pull system strategies to reduce inventory levels and improve overall space utilization
Ensures adherence to First Solar AOP/forecast objectives pertaining to warehouse budget, FG shipments and activities supporting production and revenue recognition
Develops a comprehensive people strategy, with clearly defined job levels tied to experience, training and demonstrated knowledge and skillset
Identify and coach SME among the Lead Warehouse Operations and Shift Supervisors
Develops the warehouse budgets and ensures compliance
Develops and implements a strategy for line-side JIT or Kanban material replenishment
Responsible for the overall performance of the warehouse and inventory control functions
Manages the cycle count process for all inventory, including FG, WIP and all inventorial material for the Mfg. sites and warehouse; responsible for identifying root cause and driving solution to resolve discrepancies in conjunction with operations and MES, where applicable
Collaborates in the space planning meetings to ensure floor layouts accommodate necessary raw materials, chemical and WIP volumes necessary to support the production floor
Attends program meetings to obtain information impacting Warehouse operations. Provides input to teams on data necessary to create project plans and business cases, as well as provide functional project status updates to enable project on time completion of projects at/under budget
Ensure that all associates comply to safety practices across the warehouse operation
Collaborates with other functional leaders to align strategies and cross functional procedures in the best interest of First Solar
Interfaces with other departments, customers, and supplier representatives
Assure adherence to all First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9K, ISO14K, 45K, safety, housekeeping, etc. Ensures compliance with all good housekeeping standards and 5-S standards
Performing goal and KPI setting for department and performance evaluation
Escalation management from customer, vendor/contractor and cross function department
Plant startup or technology/equipment upgrade activities involving warehouse area
Accountabilities:
Meeting Variable Cost To Serve (VCTS) targets
Reduction of Associate turnover
On time delivery of materials to production floor
On time receipt of incoming materials
Accurate and timely shipment of customer orders
Minimize Safety incidents (Recordable, MHE High Impact incidences etc)
Inventory Accuracy
Adhere to budget targets
Failure to perform responsibilities will have a significant impact on First Solar production and, ultimately, financial performance
Other duties as assigned
Job description subject to change at any time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline
Eight (8) or more years of related managerial, purchasing, materials planning, warehouse, and/or logistics experience in a manufacturing environment
Five (5) years' experience managing a warehouse operation of +50 Associates
Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse and inventory control concepts (FIFO, Kanban, cycle counting practices, etc.)
Proven organizational and supervisory skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent understanding of computer applications (Word, Excel, Access, ERP systems, etc.)
Proven developmental and training skills
Ability to develop a strong safety culture and practice in the workplace
Strong coaching and mentoring skills
Proven employee relations skills and knowledge of HR practices
Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively
Good Teamwork, integral of team members, work alongside with the team to meet goal together
Leadership skill to lead team to meet the goals of the organization
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Six Sigma and/or lean certification preferred
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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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
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