Supervisor, Production

TPI Composites • Newton, IA

70d

About The Position

The position involves daily supervision and leadership of Manufacturing Associates, ensuring that safety procedures are followed and that production targets are met. The role requires the supervisor to work alongside the team, demonstrating work methods and training team members to complete tasks effectively. Responsibilities include assigning work, monitoring efficiency and quality, managing vacation and time off requests, and ensuring accurate payroll records. The supervisor will also participate in disciplinary activities, assist in the interview and selection of team members, and conduct performance reviews. Additionally, the supervisor will lead the application of lean manufacturing tools and ensure that team metrics are utilized for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Two-year degree in supervision, management, business, or a related area and 3 years of supervisory/management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in lean manufacturing
• Demonstrated leadership, engagement and mentoring skills / Enthusiastic and possess the ability to motivate others
• Interpersonal, communication and time management skills
• Ability to maintain excellent attendance record / Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be seen as the best source of credible information for their associates and respected by other associates.

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision/leading of Manufacturing Associates.
• Influence safe associate behavior; set expectations for following safety procedures & behaviors.
• Perform as a working member of the team as necessary to meet production targets, set the pace.
• Demonstrate work methods and ensure that team members are trained to complete all tasks.
• Assign work to associates and monitor both efficiency and quality of their work.
• Ensure all work procedures are followed / Manage vacation and time off requests for the team.
• Ensure that the payroll records are accurate for team members via i.e. Labor Tracker.
• Deliver and participate in disciplinary activities with Human Resources.
• Participate in the interview/selection of team members and Attend and participate in shift hand off meetings.
• Fairly and consistently promote, enforce and reinforce all company policies.
• Conduct associate performance reviews in a timely manner.
• Lead team in the application of lean manufacturing tools, including 5S, Visual Management, 7 Forms of Waste, Continuous Improvement (Kaizen), Poke Yoke, and Root Cause Corrective action.
• Ensure that team boards are completed accurately and on time and that metrics are utilized to develop corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees