Group Manager- Semiconductor Operations IND

• Must be self-motivated and able to provide strong leadership in highly matrix organization structure
• Provides leadership and strategy to accomplish First Solar’s goals and objectives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as experience with cross-functional coordination required.
• Proven Employee Relations Skills and Knowledge of Human Resources Practices
• Proven experiences in Strategic Planning and Organization Development to accomplish the company’s Mission and Vision
• Able to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Able to demonstrate core values of Agility (championing changes, being creative and resilient), Collaboration (building trust and respect, inclusion and diversity, managing through conflicts) and Accountability (commit and deliver through discipline and integrity, making data-driven decision and own the outcomes

• Lean Six-Sigma background (Green-Belt or higher)
• Knowledge of industrial electrical, mechanical, high-vacuum and laser processing systems
• Demonstrated experience with implementing and sustaining Statistical Process Control Systems
• Demonstrated experience with Robust Engineering and Design of Experiments
• Adept with at least one data-analytics and visualization platform – JMP, Minitab, SAS, Power-BI
• Knowledge of Theory of Constraints

• Will sit and stand for long periods of time during the day.
• Will walk, climb stairs and on equipment.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist
• May lift up to 50 lbs.
• Required to use hands to finger, lift, handle, carry or feel objects.
• May stoop, kneel, bend, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities are required.
• 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).

Please note: 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, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.