Production Supervisor Day

  Team Leader | Full-Time  | Production

Production Supervisor (Days/Nights )

At Vestas, we are driven by a shared purpose: to power the world with sustainable energy. As the global leader in wind energy solutions, we design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines that help create a cleaner and more sustainable future. Join our Windsor Blades Factory, where innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence come together to produce advanced wind turbine blades for the North American market. The Windsor facility is a critical manufacturing site supporting next-generation turbine technology and helping accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. Our people-centered culture is built on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and a commitment to delivering world-class results for our customers.

What Does a Production Supervisor do?

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations while fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role translates business objectives into operational execution by ensuring production goals are achieved through effective workforce planning, employee development, Lean Manufacturing principles, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Production Supervisor leads frontline employees, and team leads, drives operational performance, supports employee engagement, and develops high-performing teams that consistently deliver results aligned with Vestas' safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Operational Leadership

• Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Execute production plans efficiently while ensuring adherence to takt time and customer commitments.
• Monitor production performance, identify barriers, and make real-time operational decisions to maintain production flow.
• Ensure adequate workforce planning and resource allocation to meet production requirements.
• Coordinate activities across shifts and collaborate with support functions to maintain operational continuity.
• Ensure accurate production reporting and data integrity within manufacturing systems.
• Ensure team members have the tools, resources, and knowledge required to meet production expectations.

Safety & Quality Leadership

• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture where safety is a core value and daily expectation.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures.
• Lead safety observations, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Drive employee ownership of workplace safety and proactively address risks.
• Ensure products meet all quality standards through training, process adherence, inspections, and performance monitoring.
• Hold teams accountable for standard work, quality requirements, and process compliance.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop hourly employees and team leads to achieve operational and individual performance goals.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, coaching conversations, and development planning.
• Establish clear expectations for performance, behaviors, attendance, and accountability.
• Support onboarding, training, workforce development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and engaging work environment that promotes teamwork and employee growth.
• Support self-managed team concepts and employee ownership of results.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities using root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce waste, improve processes, and optimize operational performance.
• Participate in operational reviews and ensure timely completion of improvement actions.
• Challenge existing processes and continuously seek opportunities to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain effective communication with employees, peers, leadership, and cross-functional partners.
• Partner with Planning, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, Human Resources, and EHS teams to achieve business objectives.
• Escalate concerns appropriately and communicate operational priorities clearly and consistently.
• Build strong working relationships that support a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Relentlessly communicate both inward and outward to ensure alignment across the business.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess situations, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Make informed decisions by gathering, evaluating, and applying relevant information.
• Lead with integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Take initiative and actively seek opportunities to improve organizational performance.
• Translate business goals into actionable plans and deliver measurable results.
• Foster collaboration across teams and organizational levels, including global partners when applicable.
• Demonstrate a strong safety mindset and commitment to safe work practices.
• Adapt effectively to changing priorities and business needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing systems to manage operations and performance.

What You Will Bring:

Required

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or related environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and other manufacturing-related software platforms.
• Strong communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S principles.
• Experience utilizing root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams with a high degree of adaptability and flexibility.
• Strong desire to learn new skills and continuously develop knowledge.
• Excellent work ethic, dependability, and dedication to team and company success.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Wind energy, composites manufacturing, or advanced manufacturing experience.

What You Will Receive:

We offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including:

• Benefits coverage within your first month
• State-of-the-art Training Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Excellent 401(k) Plan
• Annual bonus

Salary range: $90,000 - $105,000 a year

Day

Yellow Shift: Thurs, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday, 6am-6:30pm

Orange Shift: Sunday, Mon, Tues and every other Wednesday, 6am-6:30pm

CCPA Notice for California Applicants

Our commitment to a fair hiring 
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.