Manager, Production

At Vestas we are powered by the mission of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of motivated visionaries. Would you like to join us?  

This is a great opportunity to join the growing wind industry. Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.  

Production Manager- Night Shift  

The Production Manager – Night Shift oversees all night-shift manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met. This role manages five supervisors and roughly 200 employees, facilitating collaboration across departments and promoting continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is an engaged leader who ensures performance, accountability, and operational excellence on the production floor.  

Responsibilities:  

• Ensure that safety is continually monitored and is treated as the number one priority of all factory personnel, and that safety guidelines and action items are completed  

• Oversee day-to-day production operations, establishing priorities and optimizing resources to ensure the daily fulfillment of sections to meet the production plan.  

• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.  

• Involved in identifying and recommending investment projects for machinery, tools, and equipment.  

• Responsible for issues regarding quality, safety, health, and environment for Production employees. Ensures that all safety and security procedures are followed. Supports the factory goals and continuously improves the QSE efforts.  

• Continuous follow-up and fulfilment of targets for production performance (KPIs). Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data and reports results on the departmental KPI board.  

• Responsible for budget for own department; works within approved budget and develops and implements cost-saving measures.  

• Provides regular performance feedback to subordinates. Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth. Continuous focus on the reduction of direct labor per equivalent unit produced.  

• Ensures that employees' competencies are sufficient and up to date for future demands.  

• Follows policies and procedures; supports the organization's goals and values.  

• Ensures that Cost of Quality (COQ) goals are met and that quality metrics are optimized for continuous improvement of the quality systems  

• Meets all compliance for local, state, and federal EPA and OSHA regulations  

• Manages inventory, minimizing shortage for floor stock inventories  

• All other duties as assigned.  

• Ability to create 3 - 5 year strategies that define growth, innovation, and capability improvement  

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience. 

• 6+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 3+ years managing large production teams (200+ employees preferred). 

• Extensive background in manufacturing or industrial operations — experience in wind, automotive, aerospace, or heavy equipment is a plus. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and root cause analysis. 

• Skilled in budget management, resource planning, and KPI tracking. 

• Proficient in communication, coaching, and team development abilities. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP or other production systems. 

Competencies:  

• Effective leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide large teams. 

• Engaged approach with solid decision-making and problem-solving abilities. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP or similar manufacturing systems. 

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. 

• Experienced in facilitating cross-departmental collaboration and performing well under varying conditions. 

• Dependable, organized, and focused on achieving results. 

What We Offer:  

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's largest wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues who support each other.  

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry  

• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision  

• Generous Paid Time Off policies  

• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)  

• Tuition assistance 

Salary: $105,000-$120,000