Production Team Leader - Day Shift

Job Description

Illuminate USA, a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, is building one of the largest solar panel manufacturing factories in the Western Hemisphere. This 1.1 million-square-foot factory is currently in advanced stages of preparation in the Columbus, Ohio area. Illuminate USA is seeking highly motivated team members to help the company grow from startup to a full scale, industry leading manufacturer with $1B - $2B expected annual revenue and over 1,200 employees in less than two years.

This will be a fast-paced and exciting time in our history as we are building something great from the ground up here in central Ohio. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing career development opportunities. Come join our collaborative, people-focused, and innovative workplace as we embark upon this unique and exciting journey!

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a Production Team Leader for our new factory in Columbus, Ohio.

This production team leader supervises the daily activities of a production area to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved. Other main responsibilities include: Coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity. Monitors production activity, identifies process problems, troubleshoots causes and develops solutions. Suggests improvements to improve efficiency or safety. Delivers or coordinates staff training and on-boards new staff. Ensures all safety policies and processes are followed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of a production area to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved; Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Coordinate work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity.
• Monitor production activity, identify process problems, troubleshoot root causes, and develop solutions.
• Suggest improvement plans to improve efficiency and safety.
• Deliver and coordinate staff training and new hire orientation.
• Ensure all safety policies and processes are followed.
• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree.
• Generally, has a minimum of 2 years experience as an individual contributor.
• Thorough knowledge of the team processes.
• Strong experience of productions safety and work-floor 6S standard required.
• Ability to work under pressure, coordination ability, interpersonal communication ability, planning and execution ability.
  
  

Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.