Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift (m/f/d)

Nordex Group • West Branch, IA

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About The Position

The Production Supervisor supports Nordex’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality. Working within the Plant Production team and reporting to the Production Manager, this role manages assigned resources to achieve safety, quality, environmental, and production objectives. The supervisor works with managers and other departments to ensure smooth, efficient manufacturing by leading, organizing, and supervising assembly teams and ensuring compliance with production plans and quality and safety standards.

This position is scheduled for the third shift, Monday through Friday, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The supervisor is accountable for team performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and schedule adherence; coordinates workforce and technical resources; monitors performance indicators; and leads continuous improvement. The role also provides coaching and training, maintains communication with cross-functional partners, supports housekeeping and 5S, and helps ensure employees follow standard work and safety requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience in electrical or mechanical assembly or manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with wind turbines, industrial, or automotive electrical or mechanical systems.
• Understanding of electrical or mechanical systems and components.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to completing tasks; responsibility and accountability for actions and decisions; positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to train and coach Team Leaders Assembly and Assembly Operators.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and to work independently while supervising a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and ERP systems such as SAP, including reporting.
• Ability to work a flexible and changing schedule as required to meet operational needs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical or mechanical schematics and assembly instructions.
• Ability to achieve and maintain crane operator certification.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for business as required, and ability to obtain a passport.
• Valid driver's license; must be insurable under the company auto insurance policy and subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Fluent English speaking and comprehension skills to communicate safety and job-related information, follow instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to safety protocols; ability to follow safety regulations and company policies, identify and mitigate hazards, use applicable safety equipment, and communicate effectively about safety.
• Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Electrical or Mechanical certifications or technical training.
• Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System.
• Experience operating an overhead crane.

Responsibilities

• Model behaviors aligned with Nordex core values and foster accountability, collaboration, and respect.
• Own team performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and schedule adherence in the assigned production area.
• Manage and coordinate human and technical resources to meet production goals and optimize efficiency and utilization.
• Analyze production plans and ensure workforce, tools, equipment, and materials are available and ready to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Translate production objectives into daily priorities and tasks, and ensure adherence to production schedules.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs, identify gaps and risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead and support continuous improvement using Lean principles, 5S, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards and promote an incident-free culture.
• Participate in or lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions with Safety, Quality, and Engineering.
• Ensure production teams follow standard work, work instructions, and quality requirements; escalate deviations and risks.
• Lead, coach, and provide regular feedback to production employees; set expectations and foster engagement, accountability, and development.
• Support employee training and skill development, including onboarding and cross-training.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members, peer supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards and support first-line preventative maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Three weeks (120 hours) of accrued paid time off.
• Medical insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Student debt repayment and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellbeing, family planning, and voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED