Canadian Solar Inc.
Production Supervisor
Canadian Solar Inc.
Location Mesquite, TX
At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front‑runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization.
Responsibilities
Supervises and coordinates a production shift
Monitors and responds to daily product and process concerns
Assists in the troubleshooting of technical problems
Ensures employees are trained and qualified prior to working on machinery and equipment
Provides leadership by instilling team goals and objectives while fostering positive staff relationships
Coordinates with operational departments to achieve company goals
Communicates results and issues to shift staff
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures
Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
Submit reports on performance and progress
Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements
Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards
Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicate them to subordinates
Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching
Completes other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
5 - 7 years of progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with applications of Lean Manufacturing philosophies, TPM, or Six Sigma
Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
Able to work on continental shift
Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, confidentially, diplomatically, and professionally always
Excellent time and project management skills
Attention to detail in all areas of work
Strong analytical skills
Proven experience as supervisor or relevant role
Ability to learn a variety of job descriptions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
Good knowledge of MS Office
Self‑motivated with a results‑driven approach
Problem‑solving skills
High School Diploma, Degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage
Mandarin an asset
Health & Safety
Participate in the Company’s Health & Safety, Housekeeping and Environmental programs
Ensure all internal safety policies and legislation are followed as part of Due Diligence
Monitor injuries and complete paperwork as required
Participate in workplace inspections on a monthly basis as required
Attend all safety training as required
Must have working knowledge of all safety legislation and follow all health and safety policies
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Location Mesquite, TX
At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front‑runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization.
Responsibilities
Supervises and coordinates a production shift
Monitors and responds to daily product and process concerns
Assists in the troubleshooting of technical problems
Ensures employees are trained and qualified prior to working on machinery and equipment
Provides leadership by instilling team goals and objectives while fostering positive staff relationships
Coordinates with operational departments to achieve company goals
Communicates results and issues to shift staff
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures
Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
Submit reports on performance and progress
Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements
Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards
Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicate them to subordinates
Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching
Completes other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
5 - 7 years of progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with applications of Lean Manufacturing philosophies, TPM, or Six Sigma
Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
Able to work on continental shift
Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, confidentially, diplomatically, and professionally always
Excellent time and project management skills
Attention to detail in all areas of work
Strong analytical skills
Proven experience as supervisor or relevant role
Ability to learn a variety of job descriptions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
Good knowledge of MS Office
Self‑motivated with a results‑driven approach
Problem‑solving skills
High School Diploma, Degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage
Mandarin an asset
Health & Safety
Participate in the Company’s Health & Safety, Housekeeping and Environmental programs
Ensure all internal safety policies and legislation are followed as part of Due Diligence
Monitor injuries and complete paperwork as required
Participate in workplace inspections on a monthly basis as required
Attend all safety training as required
Must have working knowledge of all safety legislation and follow all health and safety policies
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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