Production Supervisor

The Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of production staff on their assigned shift. This includes responsibilities in safety, quality, scheduling, training, production reporting, team communication, and continuous improvement. The Supervisor ensures that operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork. Support Production Manager on initiatives and projects with production team.

• Escalate safety, quality, production, maintenance and delivery issues per the established escalation process.
• May involve working outside of regular hours to address facility issues or oversee projects.
• Organize workflows and ensure all team members understand their duties and expectations.
• Manage the shift production schedule in support of first-time quality and on-time delivery.
• Complete required incident reports and investigations in a timely manner.
• Communicate shift results and issues clearly to team members and management.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide mid-term counseling and developmental feedback as needed.
• Participate in monthly workplace safety inspections and trainings.
• Assist with troubleshooting process or equipment-related issues.
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Maintenance, Quality, Engineering) to meet production goals.
• Lead and execute the shift communication plan to ensure proper handovers and cross-department alignment.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to meet company objectives.
• Monitor product and process performance; respond promptly to quality and efficiency concerns.
• Provide leadership by setting team goals and creating a positive, supportive culture.
• Ensure all employees are trained and qualified before operating the equipment.
• Submit reports on performance and progress.
• Enforce safety regulations and uphold company standards at all times.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and solution-oriented.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand a wide range of production roles.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and quality.
• Able to work a continental shift schedule (e.g., 12-hour rotating shifts).
• Standard office environment with frequent visits to facility areas and production environments.
• Mandarin language skills are an asset but not required.
• 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).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to lead with sensitivity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• High school diploma required; a degree in engineering, technical, or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and associates degree or above.
• May require occasional travel to other facilities or vendor locations.
• Demonstrated application of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma tools.

Canadian Solar 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.