Integrator- Operations Shift

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. _

**Basic Job Functions**:
The specialist is responsible at a crew level for meeting crew Theory of Constraint (TOC) & Operations Command Center (CC) metrics (such as process yields, module efficiency, module wattage, Throughputs, WIP & NCP management) and driving timely corrective actions in closing crew gaps.

**Education/Experience**:

- Minimum Associates degree in technical discipline or 2-5 years First Solar supervisor experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline preferred or manufacturing experience requirements.
- 2 years manufacturing supervision or engineering experience preferred.

**Required Skills/Competencies**:

- Safety First mindset.
- Basic Data Analysis is preferred.
- Thorough understanding of all production processes and equipment.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Basic problem solving and critical thinking skills is preferred.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or chemical systems preferred.
- Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Words and Outlook).
- Proficient in data mining systems, such as: Report Manager, SAS, TABLEAU, POWER BI and JMP.
- Understanding of production control systems, equipment run-rate, Theory of Constraints, WIP management and floor layout interaction.
- Understanding of direct and indirect material list, consumption POR, replenishment, storage, and tracking system.
- Proven ability to train and develop associates.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to think outside the box and to develop unique and timely solutions.
- Experience and working knowledge of continuous improvement tools is preferred.

**Essential Responsibilities**:

- _Adheres to all safety procedures and 5S standards. _
- _Abilities to take strategy and convert into actionable deliverables to meet daily, weekly, and monthly P90. _
- _Is responsible for effective communication, fostering teamwork and cross functional management. _
- _Monitors crew KPI’s for respective areas and take necessary actions, as needed, to identify potential risks to safety, throughput or quality and help define and implement mitigation strategies. _
- _Coordinates, schedules, and prioritizes production related activities, personnel, projects, planning and other functions within various crews and support departments. _
- _Leads and drives plant operations action items to closure with functional owners to remove constraints for 24X7 operations. Provide assessment for operation recovery and assignment of headcount and WIP movement. _
- _Coordinates with functional managers for creation of new change request throughout the 24X7 operation with emphasis on standardized practices to minimize capacity lost. _
- _Contributes to continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operations. _
- _Point of contact for coater, submodule or finishing operations. _
- _First line of defense for device IV/Efficiency and yield issues troubleshooting in shift. Review all key process input and output parameters, commonality study to trigger fast mixing test, and perform next level analysis to isolate the possible contributing process before escalating to engineering. _
- _Utilizes Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology to maximize throughput. Monitor and coordinates Work In Process (WIP) optimization between manufacturing units or across different plants in meeting shift Throughput targets. Drive manufacturing execution team and support groups to meet the desired target on Operational Efficiency (OE) and Machine Availability (MA). _
- _Coordinates and drives respective area tools utilization, availability or cycle time improvement projects or related issues with regards to coater, submodule or finishing operations such as headcount planning and development, material allocation, upgrade activities, ETA execution and yield improvement. _
- _Effectively utilizes support teams to find root cause and resolve issues to improve safety, quality, and throughput. _
- _Reviews and approves respective area process change work instructions to ensure manufacturing viability. _
- _Provides technical support to operations training team for development of training plans and reinforcement of existing procedures. _
- _Ensure compliance with Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and Responsible Business Alliance policies and procedures that is enforced within the organization. _

**Travel**:

- _Up to 10% of global travel is expected. _

**Physical Requirements (if any)**:

- _Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. _
- _Will climb stairs on an occasional basis _
- _Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis _
- _Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis _
- _20/40 vision in each