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Do you want to save the world? You can be a hero by joining one of the world’s leading solar photovoltaic (PV) companies! At SolarWorld, you will have the opportunity to help develop one of the world’s cleanest and most environmentally-responsible forms of sustainable energy production.
We are looking for everyday heroes who are highly-motivated to grow North America’s largest Solar PV production capability under one company! If you are a proactive, entrepreneurial and enthusiastic about sustainable energy, we invite you to “Come Shine with Us!”
Position
In this critical role you will act as the people and production manager for a specific work cell in North America’s leading Solar PV manufacturing facility. This position will supervise and coordinate activities of an entire shift of production technicians and maintenance technicians in the manufacturing area using established procedures and polices.
As a member of a growing team in a start-up environment you will work with your peers to develop core processes, practices, applications, and methodologies to enable rapid growth. You will participate in a variety of core projects aimed at cost reduction, continuous improvement of manufacturing and processes and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
Primary responsibilities for this position include: Train and develop your production team members to ensure that appropriate certification exists for all aspects of defined work within the work cell. Work to ensure that operators and technicians have sufficient job knowledge to achieve quality and productivity goals in a safe manner. Develop the work cell to function as an integrated team, incorporating best known practices. Ensure long term consistency with all actions of the shift with other shifts and departments. Establish and maintain a strong, positive working relationship with other supervisors as well as engineers. Actively support and maintain a safe working environment by teaching and monitoring the use of established company safety programs on the manufacturing floor. Supervisors may be expected to participate in ERT activities; and will be expected to manage appropriate responses to workplace safety incidents. Make decisions to shutdown equipment or processes when safety or quality is compromised. Support and drive Quality by engaging with established company quality programs, ensuring continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Partner with engineering and quality to drive continuous improvements in area operations to improve overall Equipment Efficiency. You will be responsible for executing programs in cost, yield, quality, cycle time and productivity improvements. Coach, develop and monitor progress of trainees, operators and work cell leaders. Administer company policies and procedures as a member of the management team. Develop periodic objectives, personnel plans and requirements based on company objectives and targets. And, ensure that agreed upon team and cell goals are met for quality, capability, productivity, yields, cost and cycle time. Communicate objectives, priorities and expectations to all team members. Conduct formal employee performance evaluations. Effectively train and develop work cell members to ensure adequate certification exists for all aspects of defined work within the cell. Ensure operators have sufficient job knowledge to achieve quality and productivity goals in a safe manner. Drive use and conformance of statistical process control tools. Plan staffing to ensure production targets are met. Develop and sustain with support groups proper on-boarding systems. Conduct interviews ensuring proper match of candidates to cell requirements. Responsible for corrective actions to address problems associated with processing or operating machines or equipment. Lead employee information meetings as needed both on and off the production floor.
Requirements
The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience: Prior experience with the operation of such equipment and performance of basic PM’s, minor and major equipment maintenance is required. Must possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) as you will be working in a team environment that is very data-driven. Prior experience as a shift lead, supervisor or manager is preferred and required at the higher grades for this position. Advanced computer skills are required including familiarity with windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word). A strong working knowledge of manufacturing or ERP systems and data entry and/or collection from such systems is required. An in-depth knowledge of problem solving methodologies and lean manufacturing concepts is required for entry into this level. Experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control) is highly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of equipment and manufacturing safety procedures is required (e.g., lock-out / tag-out, electrical / high-voltage, chemical, reading MSDS, incident response procedures). Prior experience as a peer trainer for manufacturing operation certifications is required. Must demonstrate and ability to conduct data collection and measurement activities utilizing standard and metric systems. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to obtain a passport for international travel. Must have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Knowledge in TPM, Lean Manufacturing is required. Demostrated ability in leadership, decision making, problem solving and team building.
Advanced knowledge of the following equipment and/or production processes is preferred:
Crystal Growing – Crystal Growing Equipment (CZ Growers)
Wafering – Wafer Slicing and Squaring Tools; Cropping and Grinding Tools; High-Volume Automated Wafering systems for Solar or Semiconductor markets; Robotics (location and trajectory teaching); Final Cleaning and Singulation equipment.
Cell – Diffusion Furnaces, Wet Bench Etching equipment; Photolithography, Epi and other equipment related to silicon wafer processing in Solar, Semiconductor or MEM’s manufacturing.
Grade 6 & 7: Associate’s degree in Science, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology or related discipline. And, a minimum of 2 years leadership experience as a Production Technician or Maintenance Technician leader in a high-volume solar or semiconductor technology manufacturing setting.
Grade 8: Associate’s degree in Science, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology or related discipline. Preference for a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Manufacturing Technology or related discipline. And, a minimum of 5 year’s supervisory experience as a production supervisor in a solar, semiconductor, mem’s or related production floor.
Benefits
SolarWorld offers a competitive benefits package, designed for the “green collar” worker including a minimum of 4 weeks annual vacation, 401k, medical, dental, life, employee referral bonus, and more!
SolarWorld is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V.
Please send your resume and compensation requirements to:
solarjobs-hillsboro(at)solarworld-usa.com
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