Production Supervisor

Nordex Manufacturing

  • West Branch, IA
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    Highlights

    The role of Production Supervisor of Manufacturing directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. Analyze production needs based on assembly and production plans; ensure the availability, readiness, and alignment of workforce, tools, equipment, and materials to meet daily and weekly production targets.

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    LocationWest Branch, IA

    Description

    The role of Production Supervisor of Manufacturing directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Production Supervisor you willwork closely with managers and other departments to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing. Your role is to lead, organize and supervise assembly teams, and ensure compliance with production plans and quality and safety standards.

    WHAT YOU’LL DO

    • Analyze production needs based on assembly and production plans; ensure the availability, readiness, and alignment of workforce, tools, equipment, and materials to meet daily and weekly production targets.
    • Translate production objectives into clear daily priorities and tasks, driving execution and ensuring adherence to production schedules.
    • Monitor and analyze KPIs within scope, identify gaps and risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions to drive continuous improvement.
    • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean principles, 5S, and problem‑solving methodologies to improve processes, quality, safety, and performance.
    • Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards, actively promoting an incident‑free culture through hazard identification, safe work practices, and immediate corrective action when unsafe conditions are observed.
    • Participate in or lead incident and near‑miss investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective actions in collaboration with Safety, Quality, and Engineering functions.
    • Ensure production teams follow standard work, work instructions, and quality requirements, and promptly escalate deviations or risks to appropriate support functions.
    • Provide leadership, coaching, and regular feedback to production employees; set clear performance expectations and foster engagement, accountability, and professional
    • Other duties as assigned.

    WHAT YOU HAVE

    • High school diploma or GED required
    • Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
    • Electrical or Mechanical certifications or technical training (preferred).
    • 3+ years of experience in electrical or mechanical assembly or manufacturing
    • 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
    • Experience in wind turbines, industrial, or automotive electrical or mechanical systems.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and ERP systems (SAP), including reporting
    • Fluency in Spanish or German is a plus.

    Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

    • Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
    • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
    • Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
    • Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
    • Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
    • Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

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