Warehouse Shift Supervisor
21 days ago
Lafayette
Job Description Basic Job Functions: • Minimum 3 years of warehouse operational experience., • Experience in MHE handling (licensed or certified were dictated by the regulatory requirements)., • High School diploma or equivalent required., • Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse and inventory control concepts (FIFO, Kanban, cycle counting practices, etc.)., • Demonstrated supervisory skills., • Ability to coach and lead a team of material handlers., • Ability to communicate in English., • Meticulous attention to details., • Ability to adapt quickly to changes., • Must be team orientated., • Supervises shift operations, including supervising Material Handlers in warehouse shipping and receiving activities to ensure smooth operations in accordance with standards and procedures., • Assists Leads in managing allocation and work assignments of resources to ensure smooth operation. Provides coverage during headcount shortage., • Ensures correct workflow in the area to maintain the inventory accuracy., • Conducts minor troubleshooting and resolution., • Completes daily receiving/shipping documentation, particularly computer data input., • Ensures issuance of material in accordance with requestor requirements in proper UOM., • Assists in training for new shift associates., • Assists in ongoing audits of process and product quality and safety., • Responsible for material handling and supply stocking to allow maximum productivity during shift., • Ensures and maintains inventory accuracy, striving for 98% accuracy., • Maintains all equipment preventive maintenance schedules and records., • Manages attendance, team performance, and issues appropriate disciplinary action., • Ensures shift operations are carried out in compliance with work rules and procedures., • Helps foster and build an empowered teamwork that constantly strives to improve performance and quality., • Ensures good housekeeping 5S and in accordance with all safety procedures., • Promotes a culture of safety., • Supports and/or participates in Warehouse Continuous Improvement projects., • Maintains and supervises warehouse cost control., • Ensures on-time preventive maintenance of all warehouse MHE, tools and equipment. Verifies/signs-off maintenance checklist or delivery order., • Coordinates shunting or interplant truck operation., • Assures adherence to all First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9K, ISO14K, 45K., • Accountabilities:, • On-time delivery of materials to production floor., • On-time receipt of incoming materials., • Minimize safety incidents (Recordable, MHE High Impact incidents etc.)., • Zero Recordable., • Inventory Accuracy., • Other duties as assigned. Hybrid Physical Requirements: • 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 eye, with or without correction, is required., • Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures., • May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis., • May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis., • Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards). 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 accommodation 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. Company DescriptionFirst Solar in Louisiana First Solar is expanding its American solar manufacturing footprint into the heart of Acadiana in Iberia Parish with a new advanced manufacturing facility, which is expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2026. The new facility will use First Solar’s proprietary process to transform sheets of glass into fully functioning solar panels - capable of generating clean electricity from sunlight - in approximately four-and-a-half hours.First Solar in Louisiana\r\nFirst Solar is expanding its American solar manufacturing footprint into the heart of Acadiana in Iberia Parish with a new advanced manufacturing facility, which is expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2026. The new facility will use First Solar’s proprietary process to transform sheets of glass into fully functioning solar panels - capable of generating clean electricity from sunlight - in approximately four-and-a-half hours.