Production Lead Hand (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/non-conforming 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.   

Skills  

• Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to distinguish between colors.   
• Basic computer skills   
• Problem-solving 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. 

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