Operations Manager

About TPI  

We are a leading wind-blade manufacturer and the only independent wind blade manufacturer with a global footprint.

We are enabling many of the industry’s leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to outsource the manufacturing of a larger portion of their wind blades, thus expanding their global wind blade capacity.

We manufacture advanced composite products to our customers’ exact specifications in facilities designed, built, and strategically located either near our customers’ target markets or in low-cost, world-class locations, to minimize total delivered cost.

In addition, we provide global field service maintenance and repairs for wind turbine OEMs and asset owners by leveraging our global footprint and approximately 12,000 capable associates.

We are building a growing global team of experienced technicians to provide best-in-class wind blade service capabilities.  

 

About the Role  

The Operations Manager leads plant manufacturing operations on all production shifts.  The focus of the role is to drive performance in the manufacturing processes through continuous improvement to deliver and sustain profitable growth.  The fundamental task is to directly lead and manage the operation of the value stream, develop strategy, and provide direct supervision of Production Supervisors and indirect supervision of production team leaders.   

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  


* Directs all activities related to operations and production in accordance with the business plan and the strategic goals of the Company and business unit.  



* Collaborates with colleagues to achieve safety and environmental performance objectives.  



* Collaborates with the Plant Manager to set short- and long-term production goals for the site.  



* Directs and manages the overall production plan for the operation. 



* Collaborates with functional/support managers on the determination of materials, space, equipment and personnel needs as well as the development and implementation of processes, procedures, assignment and execution of functional responsibilities, and determination of budget and costs constraints. 



* Communicates the Company's strategic goals and vision for site.  



* Evaluates performance against production goals and adjusts allocations of resources (e.g., personnel, equipment, materials) as needed to optimize quality and amount of equipment, machinery and components produced, market share of customers, quality of services provided, and cost-efficiency of operations.  



* Reviews and analyzes reports of key business performance data, collaborates with management team on operations, and maintains knowledge of current market trends and best practices for region and industry. 



* Engages the team in supervising day-to-day operations. 



* Provides strategic guidance and resources to troubleshoot highly complex issues related to ...