Production Supervisor - 1st Shift (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (Three weeks)

Medical & Pharmacy Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Nordex Group is seeking a Production Supervisor in West Branch, IA to lead assembly teams on 1st shift, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery of wind-energy components. You will manage resources, coach Team Leaders and Operators, and drive continuous improvement within the plant.

You will coordinate with Production Manager and cross‑functional partners, applying Lean, 5S, and problem‑solving to optimize processes while maintaining a strong safety culture and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; technical training or certifications in electrical/mechanical fields preferred.
• 3+ years in electrical or mechanical assembly/manufacturing.
• 2+ years in leadership/supervisory role in manufacturing/production.
• Experience with wind turbines, industrial or automotive electrical/mechanical systems.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics and assembly instructions.
• Crane operation experience and ability to obtain crane operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Model leadership aligned with Nordex core values and foster accountability, collaboration, and respect.
• Own team performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate resources to meet daily/weekly production targets and optimize efficiency.
• Ensure alignment of workforce, tools, equipment, and materials with production plans.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards; promote incident‑free culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean & 5S

Problem solving

KPI analysis

SAP ERP

MS Office / Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical/Mechanical certs or tech training

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

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REQUISITION ID: 12252

LOCATION: West Branch, IA, US, 52358

DEPARTMENT: Production

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Production Supervisor 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 will be Working within the Plant Production team and reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for managing resources under its scope to achieve established safety, quality, environmental, and production objectives.

The Production Supervisor will work 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

• Act as a role model by demonstrating behaviors aligned with Nordex core values, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and respect.
• Own and be accountable for team performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and schedule adherence within the assigned production area.
• Manage and coordinate all human and technical resources to achieve planned production goals, optimizing efficiency, productivity, and effective utilization of resources.
• 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 elevate 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 development.
• Support training and skill development by ensuring employees are competent, trained, and qualified to perform assigned tasks, including onboarding and cross‑training as needed.
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration with team members, peer supervisors, and cross‑functional partners to support production, safety, and quality objectives.
• Ensure good housekeeping and 5S standards are maintained in the production area and support first‑line preventative maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Understanding of electrical or mechanical systems and components.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to completing tasks.
• Responsible and accountable for actions and decisions.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to train and coach Team Leaders Assembly and Assembly Operators.
• Ability to successfully interact and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and have experience supervising a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and ERP systems (SAP), including reporting.
• Ability to work in a flexible and changing schedule as required to meet operational needs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical or mechanical schematics and assembly instructions.
• Experience with overhead crane operation.
• Ability to achieve and maintain crane operator certification (Required)
• Working at heights.
• Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestic and international on business as required with the ability to obtain a passport.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

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.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values ofRespect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insuran ce with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Calm Subscription
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more

*Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI

We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application!To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.