Material Operator - Production
Canadian SolarAt CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems —where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. Job Description Company Summary: CS Powertech is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar power applications. CS Powertech delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality to customers worldwide. CS Powertech’s world class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs. For more information on the company, please visit www.canadian-solar.com. Job Title: Production Materials Technician – Production Technician Department: Production Materials Reports To: Production Materials Engineer Location: Jeffersonville, IN Job Summary: The Production Materials Technician – is responsible for supporting production operations through effective management of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods inventory. This role ensures material availability, inventory accuracy, and efficient material flow while supporting Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Warehouse, and Supply Chain functions. The technician will monitor inventory levels, analyze material consumption, investigate discrepancies, coordinate material movement, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and minimize material waste. This position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory integrity, supporting production schedules, and ensuring uninterrupted material availability for manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include: Manage and monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory to support production requirements and maintain inventory accuracy. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inventory cycle counts and reconcile shortages, variances, and inventory discrepancies. Implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurance Support Direct Labor (DL) employees operating SAP, MES, and related inventory management systems to ensure accurate material transactions. Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities based on production schedules and material demand forecasts. Coordinate material transfers between external storage facilities and manufacturing operations to ensure timely delivery of production materials. Validate material identification, labeling, and storage practices to maintain traceability and compliance with internal standards. Generate reports and analyze data related to inventory levels, material consumption, material movements, and inventory accuracy metrics. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory audits and assist in implementing corrective actions for audit findings. Manage non-conforming, obsolete, excess, and damaged materials, coordinating with Quality and Supply Chain teams for disposition and vendor returns. Assist with Bill of Materials (BOM) verification, maintenance, and accuracy improvements within SAP and MES systems. Support new material introductions by coordinating inventory setup, material tracking, and production readiness ac…