Production Supervisor

TPI Composites, Inc; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites, Inc. in Newton, MA, seeks an experienced manufacturing leader to direct production supervisors and teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and performance goals.

You will champion zero-incident safety, apply Lean principles, manage resources, monitor metrics, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring ERP transactions and production reporting are accurate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams and managing performance.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production supervisors to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Champion zero-incident safety through compliance with policies and PPE.
• Drive operational excellence using optimal use of resources.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions.
• Utilize metrics to improve First Pass Yield and reduce defects.
• Coach staff through performance management and succession planning.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Oversee ERP transactions, production reporting, and change management.
• Manage workforce planning including attendance, scheduling, and payroll approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Change management

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production supervisors and teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and operational performance goals while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture by ensuring compliance with all safety policies, PPE requirements, EHS initiatives, and regulatory standards.
• Drive operational excellence through effective utilization of personnel, materials, equipment, and production resources.
• Monitor daily production performance, support Tier 1 and Tier 2 processes, identify barriers, and implement corrective actions to achieve business objectives.
• Utilize production and quality metrics to improve First Pass Yield, reduce defects, and drive data-based decision making.
• Coach and evaluate supervisor performance through goal setting, performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of Oracle transactions, production reporting, engineering changes, and process updates.
• Manage workforce planning activities including attendance, scheduling, payroll approval, time-off requests, and disciplinary actions to minimize operational disruption.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, required training programs, ISO standards, and TPI's Mission, Vision, Values, and IDEA principles.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.
• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environment, with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, influence, and develop high-performing teams while managing performance and conflict resolution.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with experience utilizing operational metrics to identify trends, drive improvements, and support business objectives.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, change management, and other operational excellence initiatives.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and work flexible schedules, including weekends, overtime, and varying shifts as business needs require.