Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing a team in the safe execution of the daily production plan and associated support activities scheduled in their process area of responsibility.

• Able to be responsible and accountable for their respective team’s performance in safety, quality, delivery and productivity; will ensure team’s full compliance with Vestas safety and quality standards and proactively address challenges that would compromise safety, the quality or reliability of our products, adherence to weekly production schedules and efficient resource utilization.
• Will emphasize a positive environment that fosters team member safety, collaboration, accountability and ownership.

• Set an example as a Vestas ambassador and role model with focus on Vestas core values: accountability, collaboration, simplicity and ownership; demonstrate honesty, initiative, integrity, drive, reliability and trustworthiness; foster a positive, harassment‑free work environment for all team members.
• Foster participation, ownership and collaboration by encouraging area team members’ involvement, soliciting input on process improvements and utilizing team member ideas as much as possible.
• Translate goals set by leadership into tasks and drive completion of daily production schedule; take responsibility for the team’s performance with respect to safety, quality, delivery, schedule adherence and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear communication; ensure open, transparent, bi‑directional communication among team members, as well as with support groups, supplier groups, customer groups and management.
• Ensure all team members have performance expectations set, 1‑1 coaching and evaluations for performance, behaviours and development plans, and coaching and development of Process Leads.

• Set an example in safe behaviour, hazard recognition and incident prevention; ensure team members are safe and actively support an incident‑free culture and mindset.
• Ensure team compliance with established safety rules, policies and practices of environmental, health and safety, with specific attention to the Vestas Lifesaving Rules.
• Conduct daily/monthly safety inspections in the assigned area, correct identified hazards and ensure employees are using proper PPE at all times.
• Alert appropriate support functions when encountering the need to execute non‑standard processes, and lead/participate in the creation of job hazard analysis prior to work being performed.
• Investigate incidents and near misses in conjunction with the safety representative.
• Take immediate action when tools or equipment are not being used safely or require repair that presents safety risks.

• Ensure process‑area teams adhere to all quality standards and specifications; ensure team follows all work instructions as outlined in PWIs, Technical Specs, 1‑Ps and Quality Messages.
• Contribute as needed to all defect/NC root‑cause/corrective‑action exercises for the assigned process area/shift, and lead and/or support implementation of all corrective actions.
• Ensure accuracy of all build documentation and, if deviations are found, escape to Technical Support and/or Quality Engineering.

• Ensure team member competency is current and update on‑process training regularly, including line orientation and risk review for all new team members or those transferring into the area.
• Develop and mentor high‑potential employees and process leads.

• Maintain good housekeeping standards through 5S concepts and practices in the assigned process area; teach and develop team adherence to factory 5S standards.
• Demonstrate solid and practical understanding of and commitment toward use of Lean tools and continuous improvement.
• Support, incorporate and audit first‑line preventative maintenance during daily activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• College education / degree in a related field preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in…