What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Vestas?
Team Leader | Full-Time | Production
At Vestas, we are driven by a shared purpose: to power the world with sustainable energy. As the global leader in wind energy, we design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines that help create a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Join our Windsor Blades Factory, where innovation, quality, and teamwork come together to produce some of the world's most advanced wind turbine blades.
What Does a Production Supervisor Do?
Operational Leadership
Required
We offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including:
Salary range: $75,000 - $100,000 a year.
12 hour shift on a 3 day/ 4 Day Work week
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
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process
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.
At Vestas, we are driven by a shared purpose: to power the world with sustainable energy. As the global leader in wind energy, we design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines that help create a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Join our Windsor Blades Factory, where innovation, quality, and teamwork come together to produce some of the world's most advanced wind turbine blades.
What Does a Production Supervisor Do?
Operational Leadership
- Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Ensure production plans are executed efficiently and in alignment with takt time and customer commitments.
- Make real-time operational decisions to maintain production flow and resolve issues.
- Coordinate activities across shifts and partner with support departments to ensure operational continuity.
- Ensure accurate production reporting and data integrity within MES and ERP systems.
- Foster a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Lead safety initiatives, conduct audits, and address safety concerns proactively.
- Ensure adherence to standard work processes and quality requirements.
- Drive accountability for quality performance and support effective corrective actions when issues arise.
- Lead, coach, and develop frontline employees and team leads to achieve performance goals.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and development conversations.
- Support workforce planning, onboarding, training, and skills development.
- Create an inclusive and positive work environment that promotes engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
- Lead structured problem-solving efforts using tools such as 5-Why, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and CAPA processes.
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve processes, and optimize operational performance.
- Participate in production and operational review meetings and ensure timely execution of action plans.
Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production setting.
- Experience with production systems, ERP/MRP platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S principles.
- Ability to analyze operational challenges, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Prior experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
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: $75,000 - $100,000 a year.
12 hour shift on a 3 day/ 4 Day Work week
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
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process
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.
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000