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Nordex Group

Production Supervisor – 1st Shift

Nordex Group

. Manage resources within the assigned production area to achieve safety, quality, environmental, and production objectives .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeWest Branch • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing production resources to meet safety, quality, and production objectives while leading assembly teams and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in electrical and mechanical systems, with strong leadership and communication skills to foster team development and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Leadership ExperienceElectrical Or Mechanical Systems UnderstandingLean Principles ImplementationKPI Monitoring And AnalysisMicrosoft Office And ERP Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Electrical AssemblyMechanical AssemblyProduction PlanningKPI AnalysisLean Methodologies5S ImplementationElectrical Schematics InterpretationMechanical Schematics InterpretationOverhead Crane OperationPreventative Maintenance
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipCoaching And TrainingEffective CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeERP SystemsSAPSafety Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
Electrical CertificationMechanical CertificationCrane Operator Certification
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingProduction EnvironmentWind TurbinesAutomotive SystemsISO 9000:2000 Quality System

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage resources within the assigned production area to achieve safety, quality, environmental, and production objectives
  • Lead, organize, and supervise assembly teams
  • Coordinate human and technical resources to achieve planned production goals
  • Ensure workforce, tools, equipment, and materials are available for production targets
  • Translate production objectives into daily priorities and tasks
  • Monitor and analyze KPIs, identify risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles, 5S, and problem-solving methodologies
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, standard work, work instructions, and production plans
  • Participate in or lead incident, near-miss, and root-cause investigations
  • Provide leadership, coaching, feedback, and performance expectations to production employees
  • Support onboarding, cross-training, and employee skill development
  • Communicate with team members, peer supervisors, and cross-functional partners
  • Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards
  • Support first-line preventative maintenance activities
  • Report to the Production Manager
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 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
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Ability to train and coach Team Leaders Assembly and Assembly Operators
  • Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders
  • Experience supervising a team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms and ERP systems (SAP), including reporting
  • Ability to work in a flexible and changing schedule as required
  • 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
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally and obtain a passport
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s auto insurance policy
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System is a plus
  • Fluent spoken and understood English required for safety and job-related communication
  • Ability to use required safety equipment and follow safety protocols

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
  • Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Student Debt Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental Leave
  • Calm Subscription
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Plans
  • Spot Pet Insurance
  • Auto and Home Insurance