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. Education/Experience: * High School Diploma or GED required. * Candidate must meet one (1) of the six (6) criteria below: 1. First Solar Supervisor/Temporary Supervisor experience 2. First Solar Team Lead /Temporary Team Lead experience 3. First Solar MMA/MMT experience 4. Two (2) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity 5. Two (2) years supervisory experience + six (6) months of First Solar experience 6.Four (4) years supervisory experience + two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing production setting, warehouse, textile, agricultural or material inspection capacity. Required Skills/Competencies: * 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: * Support all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards, including our 5S system. * Directly supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner in at least one specific area of the plant. * 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. * Participate in continuous improvement activities/teams. * 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. * Other duties as assigned. * Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: * This position will have direct reports. Travel: * 5% - 10% Estimated Salary Range: * $51,900-$74,000 US Physical Requirements: * Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. * Will climb stairs 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 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis. * Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force 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) and the ability to distinguish b