Our high growth and leadership position in the renewable energy business offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants, as well as a provider of complete solar generation solutions for U.S. utilities. Our culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and environmental responsibility are core values. We are seeking new associates who are motivated to contribute their talents to making cost-effective solar energy an important part of the worlds energy mix.
Primary Job Functions:
Experience:
Proven experience using engineering tools for continuous improvement
7 years minimum of high volume manufacturing leadership/management experience required
3 years of manufacturing planning experience required
Education:
Bachelor Degree required (operations, technical, business, or science discipline preferred)
Required Skills/Competencies:
Knowledge and understanding of EHS systems and requirements
Excellent communication skills (email, group presentations, conference call and meeting leadership)
Excellent data handling/mining skills
Proven presentation skills including high level aptitude of MS Powerpoint and Excel
Strong analytical ability
Basic project/program management
Proven organizational, managerial and personal development skills
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs
Business fluency in English and Vietnamese, spoken and written
Thorough understanding of general manufacturing shop floor processes and systems
Problem solving (Six-Sigma Green Belt Preferred)
Knowledge and understanding of quality systems and requirements
Essential Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned
MES Applications
Set action plans for supply commitments
Scrap station
Lead or participate on calls and meetings with Manufacturing Support teams within FS
Share best practices
Communicate on rollout of process or equipment changes
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Job description subject to change at any time
Lead Site Manufacturing Control team as needed to ensure performance of the team.
Analyze and advise cost benefit opportunities
Team with Manufacturing Engineering and site Manufacturing Operations teams to prioritize and drive projects based on key metric impact
Support site manufacturing execution teams in meeting annual production metrics for module supply
Coordinate with Global MFG Control and Global Supply/Demand teams to ensure supply meets demand with maximum shipping capabilities
Ensures all site teams are aligned to the latest short term and long-term supply plan.
Responsible for maintaining alignment to Global Standards.
Data mine to support module process flow decisions
Glass handling, PPE and all general operations procedures
Perform cost analyses for decision making
Cost Analysis
Throughput Champion
Justifications for expense and capital purchases
Data mining and supply commit analysis as needed to make recommendations for line scheduling changes
Set action plans for continuous improvement
Operational System Contact
Maximize throughput, machine utilization and machine availability
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Reporting Relationships:
This position may have up to 12 direct/indirect reports including other Site MFG Control associates
Travel:
Domestic and/or international travel up to 10% of time
Physical Requirements:
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
Will lift, push or pull up to 13Kg on a frequent basis
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to entire duration of a shift
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
Will exert up to 23Kg of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
Office Physical Requirements:
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
Language Requirements
English (Required), Vietnamese (Required)
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
First Solar is the global leader in photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions.
First Solar has developed, financed, engineered, constructed, and currently operates many of the worlds largest grid-connected PV power plants in existence. By integrating technologies, services and expertise across the entire solar value chain, First Solar delivers bankable PV energy solutions that enable a world powered by reliable and affordable solar electricity.
Education
Bachelors (Required)
Leadership, Managing High Volume Manufacturing
With more than 10 gigawatts (GW) installed worldwide, we believe that clean affordable solar electricity is an essential part of the worldwide energy mix. Our proven energy solutions have diversified the energy portfolio and reduced the risk of fuel-price volatility, while delivering an LCOE that is cost competitive with fossil fuels.
Experience
