Leader, Production

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards are followed, including correct use of equipment and PPE (zero accidents goal).
• Oversee and support EHS behavior and initiatives.
• Utilize quality metrics to improve First Pass Yield and defect reduction.
• Monitor and support the correct performance of Tier 1 and Tier 2 and escalate as necessary.
• Monitor and ensure the correct utilization of resources (raw materials, tools, and personnel).
• Evaluate and develop supervisor performance, comply with TPI SMART goal setting and perform timely reviews.
• Build teamwork and engagement within TPI core values and IDEA.
• Foster and promote a continuous improvement culture and cost-out projects using Lean tools.
• Monitor and approve personnel time and attendance to avoid manufacturing impact (payroll, permits, vacation, and disciplinary actions).
• Ensure on-time and effective Oracle transactions.
• Ensure proper implementation of engineering changes and deviations.
• Comply with and enforce each of the points of TPI’s internal work regulations, Norm 035; ensure that the processes of the Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 140001, ISO 45000) are maintained and improved.
• Ensure that TPI’s Mission, Vision, and Values are fulfilled and enforced.

• Leadership skills:
  Leads, motivates, and holds teams accountable while promoting safety and performance.
• Communication:
  Clear, concise, and effective across all levels.
• Conflict resolution:
  Resolves issues quickly and fairly.
• Decision making:
  Makes timely, data‑driven decisions.
• Problem solving:
  Identifies root causes and implements solutions.
• People management:
  Coaches, develops, and manages team performance.
• Time management:
  Prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines.
• Analytical skills:
  Uses data to drive improvements.
• Multitasking:
  Manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• ERP/Oracle knowledge:
  Ensures accurate system transactions and reporting.
• Lean tools knowledge:
  Applies Lean methods to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Advanced Microsoft Office:
  Skilled in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Blade manufacturing experience (preferred):
  Knowledge of composite production processes.
• Machines and tools knowledge (preferred):
  Basic understanding of equipment operation and safety.
• Shift flexibility:
  Available for various shifts, including weekends and overtime.

• Must attend all mandatory HR training modules such as drug testing, harassment, FMLA, positive work environment, and related topics.

• Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods, potentially across all shifts.
• Stamina to work 50+ hours per week to support plant performance.

• Emotional balance:
  Maintains self‑control and confidence in situations involving authority, conflicts, and deadlines.
• Proactive and engaging:
  Responds to emerging needs and drives team engagement while taking responsibility.
• Creativity:
  Generates new solutions and recognizes good ideas from others.
• Mental agility:
  Grasps problems quickly, thinks of multiple solutions, and assesses situations rapidly.
• Learning habits:
  Works independently as a learner and takes responsibility for knowledge acquisition.
• Self‑knowledge:
  Understands personal role, objectives, strengths, and weaknesses, and develops critical self‑assessment skills.

• Technical skill:
  Proficiency in specific activities such as molding, components, or finishing.
• Human skill:
  Ability to work, motivate, and communicate with associates and groups.
• Conceptual skill:
  Applies abstract ideas to specific situations affecting the organization.
• Diagnostic skill:
  Analyzes problems with people, ideas, or events to recommend solutions.
• Influencing skill:
  Acquires the power needed to achieve goals and win others over to the cause.