Team Leader, Production

TPI Composites • Newton, IA

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About The Position

The Production Team Leader provides day-to-day leadership and support to production associates to help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. As a subject matter expert in an assigned production area, the Team Leader supports team development through training, coaching, onboarding, and continuous improvement. Working closely with production leadership, this role promotes safety and standard work practices while helping the team meet production, quality, and delivery goals. The role calls for a safety-focused, dependable leader who leads by example, fosters teamwork, and supports associates’ development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing, production, or industrial experience required.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop team members in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and support multiple operational needs.
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment and promote safe work practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership, team lead, mentoring, or training experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Promote and model a culture of safety by supporting company safety initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Lead by example and reinforce TPI's core values of Safety, Operational Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, and Leadership.
• Serve as the technical and process expert within the assigned production area.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure standard work instructions and manufacturing processes are consistently followed.
• Coach, mentor, and guide production associates to support performance and skill development.
• Coordinate and support new-hire onboarding activities.
• Conduct and document training to ensure associates are trained and qualified for assigned tasks.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Perform production tasks as needed to provide staffing coverage and maintain production schedules.
• Perform audits, inspections, and quality checks to ensure products meet customer and company standards.
• Communicate production issues, safety concerns, training needs, and performance observations to supervisors and leadership.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment that encourages engagement and development.

What This Job Offers

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