Production Shift Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor (Solar Panel Manufacturing)
Location: Mesa, AZ

Employment Type: Direct Placement

Industry: Manufacturing
Compensation: 75-90k, depending on experience/qualifications

Schedule: Day shift, M-F, 40 hours per week

About the Opportunity:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production of solar components. This role supervises production associates, coordinates workflow, monitors performance metrics, and ensures adherence to company standards, quality requirements, and production schedules.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, manufacturing experience, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced solar production environment.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

Production Operations

• Supervise daily activities of production personnel across assigned manufacturing lines
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Coordinate shift startup, staffing coverage, and workflow balancing
• Monitor throughput, scrap rates, and downtime to optimize performance
• Support equipment changeovers and process adjustments

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop production team members
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate goals, priorities, and updates
• Monitor attendance, performance, and productivity metrics
• Support onboarding and training of new employees
• Promote a positive and accountable team culture

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and work instructions
• Partner with Quality team to resolve defects and corrective actions
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures and company policies
• Support audits and documentation requirements

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives and 5S programs
• Track KPIs and implement corrective actions when needed
• Participate in root-cause investigations and process improvements

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams
• Support material availability and production readiness
• Assist with production planning and schedule adjustments

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience
• Minimum 2 year supervisory or team-lead experience in a manufacturing setting

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience in solar, electronics, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production setting
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer proficiency (ERP systems, Excel, production tracking tools)

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen