Production Supervisor - Manufacturing

Production SupervisorAt CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervision and coordination duties of production staff in such areas as quality, customers' satisfaction, scheduling, production of shift activity reports, ensuring machinery and equipment are safe and employees are trained and qualified, and other duties as required to be carried out in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner.

The Production Supervisor must perform a range of duties supporting managers and directing shift staff to ensure profitable business operations.Primary Responsibilities:Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations.Set daily, weekly, and monthly production objectives, communicate expectations clearly, and monitor performance against established targets.Organize workflow and allocate manpower to optimize productivity while ensuring employees understand their assigned duties and responsibilities.Monitor employee productivity, provide coaching and constructive feedback, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Coordinate with Process, Equipment, Quality, Planning, Warehouse, and other cross-functional departments to achieve production and business objectives.Communicate production performance, shift results, and operational issues during shift handovers and management meetings.Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety regulations.Enforce strict safety guidelines and promote a strong safety culture throughout the production area.Ensure all employees are properly trained, certified, and qualified before operating machinery or performing assigned tasks.Assist in troubleshooting production and technical issues to minimize downtime and improve equipment effectiveness.Prepare and submit reports on production performance, efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.Qualifications and Experience:5+ years of progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and associates degree or above.Demonstrated application of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma tools.Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.Able to work a continental shift schedule (e.g., 12-hour rotating shifts).Proven ability to lead with sensitivity, professionalism, and sound judgment.Strong organizational and time management skills.Analytical mindset with attention to detail and quality.Ability to quickly learn and understand a wide range of production roles.Proficient in Microsoft Office, including: Excel (basic spreadsheets and formulas), PowerPoint (basic presentation building), Outlook (email/calendar/task tracking).Problem-solving experience using Fishbone Diagrams, 5 Whys, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).Self-motivated, results-driven, and solution-oriented.High school diploma required; a degree in engineering, technical, or related field is preferred.Mandarin language skills are an asset but not required.Health & Safety:To Participate in the Company's Health & Safety, Housekeeping and Environmental programsEnsure all internal safety policies and legislation are followed as part of Due DiligenceMonitor any injuries, and complete paperwork as required.Participate in workplace inspections on monthly basis as required.Attend all safety training as required.Must have working knowledge of all safety legislation and follow all health and safety policies.Ensure all employees follow company's health and safety policies and procedures and report all violations.Working Conditions:Standard office environment with frequent visits to facility areas and production environments.May require occasional travel to other facilities or vendor locations.May involve working outside of regular hours to address facility issues or oversee projects.Compensation and Benefits:CS Powertech offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days. This is a full-time position.CS Powertech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.