Supervisor, Production

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.

• 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.

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.

Additional Information

• TPI Composites, Inc. offer competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to, health and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation plans.
• TPI Composites, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Background check and drug test required. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Job Identification 4001
• Job Category Supervisor
• Posting Date 10/15/2025, 04:46 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2300 N 33rd Ave E, Newton, IA, 50208, US