Topkey Việt Nam Corporation

The Manufacturing Control Specialist is the subject matter expert for First Solar module manufacturing shop floor operations. This position has a thorough understanding of all manufacturing systems associated with the shop floor operation. They have experience and knowledge to data mine and make improvement suggestions for both equipment and labor utilization. They have the capability to participate on new program teams, liaison with support teams, and align with Global operations on a frequent basis.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Support site manufacturing execution teams in meeting annual production metrics for module supply
• Safety
o Design solutions to implement improvements to the production process to prevent work related injuries. Coordinate with global sites to ensure alignment on improvements.
o Work with EH&S to improve the working conditions on the floor (i.e. ergonomic studies and mitigations, job rotation plans, job duty analysis).
• 5S
o Work with outside vendors to design fixtures to hold ancillary products (i.e. chipboard, cord plate wires, etc.)
o Labeling items and areas on the shop floor to improve operational efficiency.
o Use of AutoCAD to support floor layout of current and/or new manufacturing areas.
o Align with global manufacturing sites for 5S initiatives.TOC/Continuous Improvement
o Evaluate effects of new equipment on the line or changes to process
o Time study production lines to find constraints and update simulation program.
o Analyze throughput decisions, downtime, and the ETA schedule (where applicable) to determine appropriate WIP levels to assist production in maximizing operational efficiency.
o Site Manufacturing Systems Complete product testing on new/upgraded programs and software updates from MES/MIS and determine improvements needed for production employee use.
o Evaluate shop floor systems and recommend changes.
o Provide dashboards and reports that support manufacturing activities using approved platform.
o Align with global manufacturing sites for manufacturing systems.
• Cost Analysis
o Support cost improvement projects.
o Perform payback analysis for capital equipment.
o Analyze and advise cost benefit opportunities.
o Align with global manufacturing sites for cost improvement initiatives.
• New Process Integration
o Act as Operations point of contact for new process indoctrination to the Manufacturing floor.
o Work with the MFG operations Training group to help train manufacturing associates to new processes/procedures.
o Travel to vendors to assist with the pre-delivery demonstration of new equipment and manage the hourly associates that travel to the vendor to assist.
o Create business requirements documents for new projects and upgrades.
o Work with the Development Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering Teams on new technology to create work instructions and process flows for the production team.
o Align with global manufacturing sites for new process initiatives.
• Data Mining
o Establish/Maintain operational data.
o Extract/transform data to support process flow decisions.
o SQL/JMP Script creation to improve operational efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned
• Job description subject to change at any time

Experience:
• 1 year of First Solar manufacturing leadership experience (MFG Supervisor, MFG Specialist) preferred
• 4+ years relevant manufacturing experience required
Education:
• High school or equivalent diploma
• 2 year Associate's / Technical degree or more preferred
• Malaysia/Vietnam location only:
o Must possess a degree in a technical, business, or science discipline.
Required Skills/Competencies:
• Strong Analytical Ability
• Problem Solving (Green Belt Preferred)
• Project Management experience
• Excellent communication skills (email, group presentations, conference call and meeting leading)
• Ability to train others on shop floor systems and procedures
• Ability to learn and understand FS module manufacturing shop floor processes and systems
• SQL and/or JMP Scripting preferred
• SAS content creation or Tableau design experience preferred
• AutoCAD preferred
• Simul8 or similar modeling software experience preferred
• Excellent data handling/mining skills
• Knowledge and understanding of quality systems and requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of EHS systems and requirements
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs
• Business fluency in English and Vietnamese, spoken and written

Thưởng
13th Month + Target Bonus
Chăm sóc sức khoẻ
Medical Program for Employee and Dependents
Xe đưa đón
Shuttle Bus from HCMC, Binh Duong, Dong Nai to plant