At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.<div><div>Job Description: Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world’s largest solar module producers. As a leading vertically integrated provider of ingots, wafers, solar cells, solar modules, solar power systems, and specialized solar products, Canadian Solar delivers uncompromising value to its customers across the globe.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.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage the shift production schedule in support of first-time quality and on-time delivery.</li><li>Lead and execute the shift communication plan to ensure proper handovers and cross-department alignment.</li><li>Escalate safety, quality, production, maintenance and delivery issues per the established escalation process.</li><li>Monitor product and process performance; respond promptly to quality and efficiency concerns.</li><li>Assist with troubleshooting process or equipment-related issues.</li><li>Ensure all employees are trained and qualified before operating the equipment.</li><li>Provide leadership by setting team goals and creating a positive, supportive culture.</li><li>Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Maintenance, Quality, Engineering) to meet production goals.</li><li>Communicate shift results and issues clearly to team members and management.</li><li>Submit reports on performance and progress.</li><li>Develop and maintain KPIs to meet company objectives.</li><li>Enforce safety regulations and uphold company standards at all times.</li><li>Organize workflows and ensure all team members understand their duties and expectations.</li><li>Conduct performance reviews and provide mid-term counseling and developmental feedback as needed.</li><li>Contribute to a leadership culture that prioritizes growth, teamwork, and long-term talent development.</li><li>Complete required incident reports and investigations in a timely manner.</li><li>Participate in monthly workplace safety inspections and trainings.</li><li>Perform other duties and projects as assigned by leadership.</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience:<ul><li>5+ years of progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and associates degree or above.</li><li>Demonstrated application of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma tools.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.</li><li>Able to work a continental shift schedule (e.g., 12-hour rotating shifts).</li><li>Proven ability to lead with sensitivity, professionalism, and sound judgment.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Analytical mindset with attention to detail and quality.</li><li>Ability to quickly learn and understand a wide range of production roles.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office, including: Excel (basic spreadsheets and formulas), PowerPoint (basic presentation building), Outlook (email/calendar/task tracking).</li><li>Problem-solving experience using Fishbone Diagrams, 5 Whys, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).</li><li>Self-motivated, results-driven, and solution-oriented.</li><li>High school diploma required; a degree in engineering, technical, or related field is preferred.</li><li>Mandarin language skills are an asset but not required.</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>Standard office environment with frequent visits to facility areas and production environments.</li><li>May require occasional travel to other facilities or vendor locations.</li><li>May involve working outside of regular hours to address facility issues or oversee projects.</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits: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.Canadian Solar Inc. 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.</div></div>

Founded in 2001 in Ontario Canada, Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is as a global energy provider with successful business subsidiaries in 20 countries & regions on 6 continents. Canadian Solar is both a leading manufacturer of solar PV modules and a provider of solar energy solutions, with over 14,000 employees globally.
 

 With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, China, Brazil and South East Asian countries, Canadian Solar now has module manufacturing capacity and has delivered more than 55 GW of premium quality solar modules to customers in over 150 countries in the past 20 years.
 

 Canadian Solar has solar power projects globally and solar power plants that are in commercial operation, with a resale value of US$1.2 billion. In addition, Canadian Solar has a geographically diversified utility-scale solar power project pipeline around 10 GWp, with projects being developed in the U.S., Japan, Latin America,Australia, EMEA, South East Asia, India and China. Of the total project pipeline, 2.9 GWp of projects are at late-stage development and have secured energy offtake agreements.
 

 In 2018, Canadian Solar achieved a revenue of US$3.74 billion, Meanwhile, Canadian Solar was listed as the Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Tier 1 Module Manufacturer in terms of bankability for Q4 2018, and was named as Top 3 Global Utility-scale Solar PV Project Developer for 2017 by GTM Research.
 

 Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/.
 

 Canadian Solar is making the difference by delivering more clean, safe and affordable solar energy to the world.

Shift Supervisor II, Production

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.<div><div>Job Description: Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world’s largest solar module producers. As a leading vertically integrated provider of ingots, wafers, solar cells, solar modules, solar power systems, and specialized solar products, Canadian Solar delivers uncompromising value to its customers across the globe.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.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage the shift production schedule in support of first-time quality and on-time delivery.</li><li>Lead and execute the shift communication plan to ensure proper handovers and cross-department alignment.</li><li>Escalate safety, quality, production, maintenance and delivery issues per the established escalation process.</li><li>Monitor product and process performance; respond promptly to quality and efficiency concerns.</li><li>Assist with troubleshooting process or equipment-related issues.</li><li>Ensure all employees are trained and qualified before operating the equipment.</li><li>Provide leadership by setting team goals and creating a positive, supportive culture.</li><li>Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Maintenance, Quality, Engineering) to meet production goals.</li><li>Communicate shift results and issues clearly to team members and management.</li><li>Submit reports on performance and progress.</li><li>Develop and maintain KPIs to meet company objectives.</li><li>Enforce safety regulations and uphold company standards at all times.</li><li>Organize workflows and ensure all team members understand their duties and expectations.</li><li>Conduct performance reviews and provide mid-term counseling and developmental feedback as needed.</li><li>Contribute to a leadership culture that prioritizes growth, teamwork, and long-term talent development.</li><li>Complete required incident reports and investigations in a timely manner.</li><li>Participate in monthly workplace safety inspections and trainings.</li><li>Perform other duties and projects as assigned by leadership.</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience:<ul><li>5+ years of progressive supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and associates degree or above.</li><li>Demonstrated application of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma tools.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.</li><li>Able to work a continental shift schedule (e.g., 12-hour rotating shifts).</li><li>Proven ability to lead with sensitivity, professionalism, and sound judgment.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Analytical mindset with attention to detail and quality.</li><li>Ability to quickly learn and understand a wide range of production roles.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office, including: Excel (basic spreadsheets and formulas), PowerPoint (basic presentation building), Outlook (email/calendar/task tracking).</li><li>Problem-solving experience using Fishbone Diagrams, 5 Whys, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).</li><li>Self-motivated, results-driven, and solution-oriented.</li><li>High school diploma required; a degree in engineering, technical, or related field is preferred.</li><li>Mandarin language skills are an asset but not required.</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>Standard office environment with frequent visits to facility areas and production environments.</li><li>May require occasional travel to other facilities or vendor locations.</li><li>May involve working outside of regular hours to address facility issues or oversee projects.</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits: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.Canadian Solar Inc. 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.</div></div>

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