Supervisor, Production Jobs

The Supervisor of Production is accountable for understanding the business and translate the commitments in day-to-day activities that achieve business results. Supervise 20-40 full time production employees manufacturing the blades shell of a wind turbine.

Responsibilities:

• Assure adequate workforce planning to achieve production goals

• Implement and support self-managed teams

• Guarantee the safety of your work area and team members by adhering to safety policies and procedures

and requiring a safety mindset

• Assure all products adhere to quality requirements through education, quality checks and quality

measures

• Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure you have what you need to meet takt times and

delivery

• Assure team members have the required tools and knowledge to meet demands

• Ensure all team members have performance expectations set, 1:1 coaching and evaluations for

performance, behaviors and development plans

• Expected to meet and exceed all cost standards and continually challenge yourself to a leaner and lower

cost for your area. Waste reduction is included

• Relentlessly communicate both inward and outward to your team and the business

• All other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:

• Solve problems analytically; search out relevant information & gauge its importance when making

decisions

• Collaborative and effective team player & able to work with teams who may be global

• Set a good example of personal integrity

• Take initiative, seek and act on opportunities to improve organization performance

• Ability to translate specific goals into action and follow through to achieve goals

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and data management software

• Demonstrates a safety mindset

Education, Training, and Skills Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3+ years related experience and/or training; or

equivalent combination of education and experience.

• College Education / Degree in related field preferred but not required.

• Demonstrated ability to work in teams with a high degree of adaptability & flexibility

• Strong desire to learn new skills & knowledge

• Excellent work ethic, dependability & dedication to team & company, personal desire & value to produce

quality work

• System skills – Microsoft Office, Outlook, ERP / MRP systems, CRM database, etc.

• Basic and applied knowledge of Lean/5S concepts

• Understanding basic production work instructions

• Analytical skills including trouble shooting, root cause analysis & problem solving

• Conflict resolution and effective verbal & written communication skills, executed with respect, care and

concern for colleagues.

• Minimum travel may be required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to see and hear alarms, timers and follow verbal instructions

• Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment for the task, i.e. safety glasses,

gloves, face shield, respirator, and bump cap

• Must be able to tolerate an environment where chemicals and materials are used within OSHA

guidelines.

• Candidate must demonstrate that they can climb up and down 8 stairs

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are responsible to perform duties related to generating and storing hazardous waste in

satellite accumulation areas. Must remain within regulatory and internal compliance when using,

handling, or segregating hazardous materials and waste. While performing duties of the job there may be

exposure to toxic or corrosive chemicals and noise levels that would require specific PPE in an OSHA

controlled environment

Compensation:

Salary range is $75,000 - $82,000 depending on experience.
There is a night shift premium of $240 bi weekly.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.

What we offer

We offer a very exciting job in an aspirational, multi-cultural, and progressive department focusing on building a world class supply chain in seamless collaboration with all stakeholders. As a member of the Vestas team, we offer a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: Global bonus program, medical; dental; vision; paid time off; 401(k) plan with company match; tuition assistance; HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution, FSA (Flexible Spending Account), and DCFSA (Dependent Care FSA), Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, physical, mental, and financial wellness options), Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses).

Salary range is $75,000 - $82,000 depending on experience.
There is a night shift premium of $240 bi weekly.
Shift: Second Shift - Nights