Supervisor- Technical II USA (C Crew)

*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:* - *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.* - *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 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.* *Reporting Relationships:* - *Reports directly to the Manager, Shift* *Travel:* - *Up to 10% of global travel is expected.* *Estimated Salary Range:* - $62,500 - $89,000 *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 50 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…