Production Supervisor (Night Shift)

Silfab Solar • Full-time • Burlington, Washington • 3w ago

Company Description

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

Silfab Solar is the leading automated solar panel manufacturing facility in North America. We are an international leader in the development, manufacturing, distribution, and innovation of high efficiency PV modules, operating with Just-In-Time manufacturing and leveraging over 40 years of solar experience. Our multiple state of the art facilities, utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce solar modules with superior performance and reliability specifically designed for the North American market.

At Silfab Solar, our team members have been actively shaping sustainable solutions since its inception and we are looking to grow our team of 700+ experts who are dedicated to our mission and to evolving technology for the next generation of solar products.

Job Description

Summary of Position

Manages production during a given shift—overseeing the staff, ensuring quality control, monitoring equipment, and handling all other day-to-day aspects of production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure all operations staff are following and executing all operations and equipment safely.
Oversee and provide constant training and technical assistance to all operation staff ensuring they are trained in and are following all work instructions and best practices.
Report any defective/non-conforming product.
Perform quality control as required by the work instructions and as instructed by the production and quality leaders and staff.
Ensure traceability of the product and its components through proper use of the Data Collection System and ensuring that the system is always active and functional.
Check the minimum stock of raw materials in production necessary to fulfill the production schedule, refilling and ordering as required.
Work with the Maintenance Technician to resolve maintenance problems, following all procedures.
Meet with the Lead Hands and Production Supervisor of the previous and subsequent shifts, transferring information about problems and solutions implemented during their shift.
Inform the Production Manager about issues regarding production, quality, process and/or organization of personnel or resources immediately upon observation.
Propose improvements to all procedures and processes to improve yield and uptime of production processes and all relevant equipment.
Maintain the ability to perform all tasks associated with the production of the product, and substitute for any operation staff in any area during breaks and/or absences with the shift.
Work overtime as required.
Minimize the risk of accidents and quality issues.
Maximize the technical knowledge and engagement of the operations staff.
Maximize the uptime of the equipment and the traceability and quality of the finished product.
Achieve the production goals and improvements outlined by the Production Manager
Develop the spirit of cooperation on their shift.
Communicate company information to their shift as required.
Work with other teams to ensure improvements and efficiencies are being maximized across the organization.
Complete other tasks as required and/or directed by management.

Qualifications

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Problem-solving skills

Traits

Commitment to continuous learning
Team- and customer-oriented
Attention to detail.
The ability to head a team successfully and resolve issues relating to personnel quickly and efficiently.
Ability to work flexible and/or rotating shifts.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or equivalent
3+ years of production experience
Knowledge of process improvement, budgeting, and production standards

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of experience as a production supervisor at a manufacturing plant
Experience with production planning, controls, and instrumentation
Experience with MRP and/or ERP systems

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

$68,000 - $73,000/Annually
Annual bonus eligibility of up to 10% of salary
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Health Savings Account option
Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

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