Lean Production Supervisor: Safety & Productivity Champion

TPI Composites; Iowa; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites in Iowa seeks a Production Supervisor to lead front-line supervisors and teams, driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement across production operations. You will champion Lean manufacturing, develop high-performing teams, and partner with Quality, EHS, Maintenance and Engineering to meet objectives while upholding our safety and customer satisfaction commitments.

Experience in manufacturing leadership and continuous improvement is preferred, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams and achieving performance goals.
• Strong communication, analytics, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production supervisors and teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and performance goals.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with safety policies and standards.
• Drive operational excellence through optimal use of personnel, materials, equipment, and resources.
• Monitor daily production, support Tier 1/2 processes, identify barriers, and implement corrective actions.
• Use metrics to improve First Pass Yield, reduce defects, and drive data-based decisions.
• Coach supervisors through goal setting, performance management, and succession planning.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and lead continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Ensure accurate execution of Oracle transactions, production reporting, and process updates.
• Oversee workforce planning including attendance, scheduling, payroll approval, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with policies, training, ISO standards, and company values.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

TPI Composites in Iowa seeks a Production Supervisor to lead front-line supervisors and teams, driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement across production operations. You will champion Lean manufacturing, develop high-performing teams, and partner with Quality, EHS, Maintenance and Engineering to meet objectives while upholding our safety and customer satisfaction commitments.

Experience in manufacturing leadership and continuous improvement is preferred, with the ability to