Operations Manager- Module Operations USA

Overview

The work location for this position is to be determined and will be communicated at the time of offer. Candidates must be willing to relocate to any First Solar location. Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable. First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions

• Directs and manages 24 / 7 Site Plant's Module Operations activities with overall responsibilities for Operational Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Quality, Production (Throughput), Equipment Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Cost to P90 and meet customer requirements.
• Leads a team of Area Managers responsible for Module Manufacturing operations in a thin-film photovoltaic manufacturing flow.
• Owns the integrated Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, and key functions in Module Manufacturing Areas.
• Ensures that products and processes are introduced, and the designs are capable of being manufactured to meet the organization\'s objectives.
• Acts as an advisor and coach concerning manufacturing related issues to facilitate teamwork and continuous improvement to management and the workforce.
• Controls the AOP spending within approved budget and other operation-related activities.
• Deploys and provides leadership in continuous improvements, including leading / participating in global alignment activities.
• Establishes and invests in training and development of people / upskills associates, technical competencies and standardizes training programs for all plants.
• This position also serves as the key back-up to the Head - Module Operations when not available.

Education / Experience

8+ years in managerial experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Required Skills / Competencies

Essential Responsibilities

Reporting Relationships

Travel

Estimated Salary Range

US Physical Requirements

Office Physical Requirements

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. 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.

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 and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

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