Supervisor, Production - All Shifts

TPI Composites Inc•Newton, IA

13h

About The Position

TPI Composites is a global provider of structural composites products and the largest U.S. based independent manufacturer of composites wind blades to major turbine manufacturers in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It enables many of the industry’s leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which have historically relied on in-house production, to outsource the manufacturing of some of their wind blades through its global footprint of advanced manufacturing facilities strategically located to serve large and growing wind markets in a cost-effective manner.

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.
Must attend all mandatory HR training modules such as drug testing, harassment, FMLA, positive work environment, etc.
Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across all shifts at times.
Stamina to work 50+ hours / week to support plant performance.

Responsibilities

Daily supervision/leading of manufacturing associates
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
Promote a safe, clean and focused work environment
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
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 metrics are utilized to develop corrective actions and drive continuous improvement