What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Superintendent position at JINKO SOLAR U.S. INDUSTRIES INC.?
Department: Production
Job Title: Production Superintendent (Bilingual Preferred)
JOB PURPOSE
The Production Superintendent is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily manufacturing operations. This position involves managing production processes, ensuring product quality, optimizing efficiency, and leading a team of production personnel. The Production Superintendent plays a critical role in achieving production targets, maintaining a safe work environment, and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee production activities to meet targets.
- Allocate resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, efficiently and profitably.
- Monitor production performance to minimize waste, optimize quality, and maintain safety.
- Oversee control compliance to ensure that products meet established specifications.
- Collaborate with quality control teams to conduct inspections, tests, and audits to maintain product quality.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of supervisors, operators, and technicians focused on continuous improvement.
- Provide development opportunities to elevate/enhance employee skills and performance.
- Lead a work environment of teamwork and collaboration.
- Initiate opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction to improve productivity and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with all other departments to excel at continuous optimization.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), initiate improvements where failing, and duplication of success.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Communicate production goals, targets, and updates to upper management and other relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare and analyze production reports, highlighting key performance metrics, trends, and response plans.
- Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to manage inventory levels, ensuring adequate raw material inventories.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual preferred (English, Mandarin)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent. Masters degree is a plus.
- Demonstrated manufacturing leadership experience with a strong background in production management, typically 5–10 years.
- Solid background in achieving process optimization.
- Strong analytical skills and decision-making competence.
- Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with quality management systems, and ISO standards.
- Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools for planning, scheduling, and reporting.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations within a manufacturing environment.
- A history of leadership success.
PLACE OF JOB IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Operations Manager / Director