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Production Supervisor, 3rd Shift - 10:00pm - 6:00am

Siemens Energy, Fort Madison, IA, United States

Duration: Full Time


A Snapshot of Your Day

The
Production Supervisor will report to the Operations Manager and will play a
lead role in the first Siemens Gamesa US Wind Manufacturing facility in Ft.
Madison Iowa.  As part of the plant management team, the Production
Supervisor will ensure quality and safety in production activities in a plant
of approximately 400 hourly employees.  The successful candidate will have
a strong desire to lead and influence how to provide quality manufacturing
operations in the wind business.  The successful candidate must have a
strong desire to participate in a new, existing and growing industry and be
able to turn ambiguous situations into best practices. 

How You’ll Make an
Impact


  • Supervise and manage all production activities
    performed by all manufacturing personnel while maintaining a high degree
    of visibility and access to staff throughout a specific department &
    shift.

  • Train and develop employees in accordance to
    plant procedures.

  • Give instructions to employees regarding jobs
    to be completed and the proper method in which to complete them.

  • Supervise plant for cleanliness, safety,
    quality control and optimum production.

  • Confer with other supervisors and communicate
    with peers, subordinates and management in a professional manner to ensure
    assignments are being completed.

  • Maintain quality standards while taking
    appropriate corrective action measures to resolve deficiencies. 

  • Ensure all employees follow industry standard
    health and safety guidelines.

  • Provide motivation, support and guidance to
    all employees.

  • Conduct performance evaluations for production
    employees.

  • Investigate incidents to determine root cause.

  • Enforce Siemen Gamesa rules, policies and
    procedures with employees. 

What
You Bring


  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of
    related education and/or training

  • 3-5 year's experience in the manufacturing operations
    industry; prior experience in glass fiber manufacturing, autobody
    finishing and detailing, injection mold/vacuum saturation highly
    desirable but not required.

  • Knowledge of wind turbines is preferred.

  • 3-5 years supervisory experience.

  • Ability to work off shift and weekends

  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and
    supervise activities of personnel and determine work assignments.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate
    production staff.

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively organize
    and execute projects.

  • Must posses excellent verbal and written
    communication skills.

  • Applicants must be legally authorized for
    employment in the United States and will not require employer sponsored
    work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United
    States. 

Qualified applicants must be legally
authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not
require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for
employment in the United States.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens
Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a
rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed
to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the
boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and
manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy
transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy
demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking
individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Rewards/Benefits


  • Career growth
    and development opportunities

  • Supportive work
    culture

  • Company paid
    Health and wellness benefits

  • Paid Time Off
    and paid holidays

  • 401K savings
    plan with company match

  • Family building
    benefits