Supervisor- Warehouse Shift IND

Job Description Summary

• Supervise shift operation including supervising material handlers in the shipping and receiving of warehouse activities to ensure smooth operations in accordance to standards and procedures and safety standards. 
• Assists Leads in managing the personnel allocation and work assignments through correct workflow in the area in order to maintain the inventory accuracy.  
• Ensure proper shift headcount allocation for smooth Shipping & Receiving operations by participating and in minor issues troubleshooting, headcount and provide coverage during headcount shortage.
• Performs daily receiving documentation, particularly computer data input.
• Ensure issuance of material according to requestor requirement, request according to First Solar unit of measurement
• Assists in training for new shift associate.
• Assists in ongoing audits of process and product quality and safety.
• Responsible for material handling and supply stocking to allow maximum productivity during shift.
• Ensure and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Manage attendance and performance problems and take appropriate disciplinary action.
• Assures compliance with work rules and procedures.
• Ensure shift operation is carried out in compliance with work rules and procedures.
• Helps foster and build an empowered work team that constantly strives to improve performance and quality.
• Ensure good housekeeping 5S and in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Promote safety culture.
• Support or involve in Warehouse Continuous Improvement projects.

Job Description

Basic Job Functions:

• Supervise shift operation including supervising material handlers in the shipping and receiving of warehouse activities to ensure smooth operations in accordance to standards and procedures and safety standards. 
• Assists Leads in managing the personnel allocation and work assignments through correct workflow in the area in order to maintain the inventory accuracy.
• Manages execution at all internal and external warehouses that support manufacturing sites. To ensure on time and continuous material supply from warehouse to manufacturing  
• Ensure proper shift headcount allocation for smooth Shipping & Receiving operations by participating and in minor issues troubleshooting, headcount and provide coverage during headcount shortage.
• Performs daily receiving documentation, particularly computer data input.
• Ensure issuance of material according to requestor requirement, request according to First Solar unit of measurement
• Assists in training for new shift associate.
• Assists in ongoing audits of process and product quality and safety.
• Responsible for material handling and supply stocking to allow maximum productivity during shift.
• Ensure and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Manage attendance and performance problems and take appropriate disciplinary action.
• Assures compliance with work rules and procedures.
• Ensure shift operation is carried out in compliance with work rules and procedures.
• Helps foster and build an empowered work team that constantly strives to improve performance and quality.
• Ensure good housekeeping 5S and in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Promote safety culture.
• Support or involve in Warehouse Continuous Improvement projects.

Experience:

• 5 years of warehouse working environment experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to positively motivate team members.
• Excellent attendance, safety, and work performance history.
• Experience in MHE handling

Education:

• Diploma in Supply Chain/Logistics/Transportation or higher.
• Warehouse Operational Certification or Lean Certification would be an added advantage.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse and inventory control concepts (FIFO, Kanban, cycle counting practices, etc.).
• Good supervisory skills and ability to lead a team of material handlers.
• Ability to communicate in English and local language.
• Meticulous and attentive to details
• Able to adapt to changes fast and have flexibility.
• Must be team orientated.
• People management (E.g.: Attendance, overtime, leaves, discipline issue, etc.)
• Provide consistent coaching.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise shift operation including supervising material handlers in the shipping and receiving of warehouse activities to ensure smooth operations in accordance to standards and procedures and safety standards. 
• Assists Leads in managing the personnel allocation and work assignments through correct workflow in the area in order to maintain the inventory accuracy.   
• Ensure proper shift headcount allocation for smooth Shipping & Receiving operations by participating and in minor issues troubleshooting, headcount and provide coverage during headcount shortage.
• Performs daily receiving documentation, particularly computer data input.
• Ensure issuance of material according to requestor requirement, request according to First Solar unit of measurement
• Assists in training for new shift associate.
• Assists in ongoing audits of process and product quality and safety.
• Responsible for material handling and supply stocking to allow maximum productivity during shift.
• Ensure and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Manage attendance and performance problems and take appropriate disciplinary action.
• Assures compliance with work rules and procedures.
• Ensure shift operation is carried out in compliance with work rules and procedures.
• Helps foster and build an empowered work team that constantly strives to improve performance and quality.
• Ensure good housekeeping 5S and in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Promote safety culture.
• Support or involve in Warehouse Continuous Improvement projects. 
• Ensure that all associates comply to safety practices across the warehouse operation.
• Assure adherence to all First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9K, ISO14K, 45K, safety, housekeeping, etc. Ensures compliance with all good housekeeping standards and 5-S standards.
• Accountabilities:
  • On time delivery of materials to production floor
  • On time receipt of incoming materials 
  • Minimize Safety incidents (Recordable, MHE High Impact incidences etc.)
  • Inventory Accuracy

Failure to perform responsibilities will have a significant impact on First Solar production and, ultimately, financial performance.

Reporting Relationships:

This position will be responsible for managing the Warehouse operations supporting the Module Manufacturing operations, reporting to the Head of Integrated Supply Chain-India.

Travel:

May travel up to 10% of time, including internationally.

For US Physical Requirements:

• 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 associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Office Physical Requirements:

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