Production Lead (Pitman Day Shift)

Summary of Position 

As a Production Lead Hand you will operate your assigned section of the production line to ensure the safe and efficient production of solar panels. This includes supervising a small team of operators placement and testing of electrical components cleaning of finished products and/or loading of raw materials into machines. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensure all operations staff are following and executing all operations and equipment safely. 
• Escalate any safety concern to your Shift Supervisor immediately upon observation. 
• Oversee and provide constant training and technical assistance to all operation staff ensuring they are following all work instructions and best practices. 
• Report any defective/nonconforming product or behavior to your Shift Supervisor immediately upon observation. 
• 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 ensuring that the system is always active and functional. 
• Check and ensure the minimum stock of raw materials in production necessary to fulfill the production schedule refilling and ordering as required. 
• Solve first level of maintenance issues on production equipment in collaboration with the Maintenance Technician and following all procedures. 
• Work with the Maintenance Technician to resolve maintenance problems at a higher level. 
• Meet with the Lead Hands and Shift Supervisors of the previous and subsequent shifts transferring information about problems and solutions implemented during their shift. 
• Inform the Shift Supervisor about issues regarding production quality process and/or organization of personnel or resources immediately upon observation. 
• Propose to the Shift Supervisor improvements to all procedures and processes. 
• Substitute for any operation staff in any area during breaks and/or absences 
• Work overtime as required. 
• Minimize the risk of accidents and quality issues. 
• Maximize the technical knowledge and the engagement of the operations staff the uptime of the equipment and the quality of the finished product. 
• Maximize the traceability of the product. 
• Achieve the production goals and improvements outlined by the Shift Supervisor 
• Build the spirit of cooperation. 
• Complete other tasks as directed and required. 

Qualifications :

Skills  

• Handeye coordination manual dexterity and ability to distinguish between colors. 
• Basic computer skills 
• Problemsolving skills 

Traits  

• Commitment to continuous learning 
• Ability to work flexible and/or rotating shifts. 
• Team and customer oriented 
• Attention to detail. 

Education and/or Experience  

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• 2 years of production experience preferred. 
• Production supervisory experience preferred. 

Additional Information :

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Market Wages
• Paid Time Off (vacation sick and holiday)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime