Team Lead- Production USA (Crew D)

First Solar
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 21.3 - 29.81Function: Manufacturing & Production OperationsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Safety mindset","Quality focus","Troubleshooting","Problem-solving","Leadership"]

Lead production operations for photovoltaic solar module manufacturing as a combination production technician and team leader. Support safety, quality, and productivity by operating and maintaining equipment, monitoring machine parameters and alarms, and using SPC/process data to maintain control. Train and coordinate team members, escalate issues with clear communication, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to run tests and solve problems. This role reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and may involve off-crew training.

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First Solar
First Solar
3 months ago

Team Lead- Production USA (Crew D)

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Job Summary

Lead production operations for photovoltaic solar module manufacturing as a combination production technician and team leader. Support safety, quality, and productivity by operating and maintaining equipment, monitoring machine parameters and alarms, and using SPC/process data to maintain control. Train and coordinate team members, escalate issues with clear communication, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to run tests and solve problems. This role reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and may involve off-crew training.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Adhere to safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping.
  • •Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment to meet quality and productivity targets.
  • •Provide on-the-job training and coordinate training to validate successful completion.
  • •Lead the team on job assignments and support resolution of issues in accordance with supervisor direction.
  • •Monitor process data (including SPC), interface with equipment computers, and report on parameters, alarms, and results as requested.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 21.3 - 29.81

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED; preference for an associate’s degree or certificates in a technical discipline.
  • •6 months experience as at least a Production Technician I in any production area (Front to Back End) with a Production Supervisor recommendation.
  • •1-year previous Team Lead or supervisory experience.
  • •Demonstrated safety-first mindset, quality standards, troubleshooting/problem-solving ability, and math skills to apply Statistical Process Control (SPC).
  • •Ability to lead teams, provide on-the-job training, and communicate effectively (oral and written) with peers and leadership.
Experience:ManufacturingProduction operationsPhotovoltaic solar modules
Education:High School
Skills:Safety mindsetQuality focusTroubleshootingProblem-solvingLeadership
Licenses:Forklift certificationWalk-behind forklift certification
Tech Stack:Statistical Process Control (SPC)Machine Control PanelsComputer applicationsMobile communication devices

Company Brief

First Solar
Manufactures and sells solar modules and provides utility-scale photovoltaic power plant solutions. It is one of the world’s largest solar technology companies, focused on thin-film solar panel production and large-scale renewable energy deployment.
Industry: Solar Energy
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Tempe, United States
Founded: 1999
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