Process Excellence Technician

   Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker | Full-Time  | Production

PEX Technician 

Day Shift Mon-Thur 5:00AM-3:30PM 

Salary: $26.00+ per hour 

Describe the Department 

Deploying Lean and Continuous Improvement strategies and tools on the manufacturing floor to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity results. Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Safety, Quality, and Technical Support Departments to lead improvement activities across the factory. 

Responsibilities

•    Collect, track, control, analyze, review and report data daily on process cycle time and downtime
•    Support data collection, review, analyze and report on team performance and support overall feedback loop to internal customers
•    Support and lead problem solving sessions and initiative to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost
•    Lead initiatives on shop floor organization and standard work implementation (5S)
•    Assist and support PEX awareness to train PEX tools and a continuous improvement mindset.
•    Interact with factory, regional and global support teams for improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost 
•    Assist and support the launch of new products (NPI) into the factory
•    All other duties assigned

Qualifications/Competencies 
•    High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
•    Work history of at least one year in a manufacturing environment
•    Preferred but not mandatory experience in process improvement methodologies and tools, such as Six Sigma, Lean, 5S imaging, Value Stream Mapping, and Continuous Improvement
•    Understanding of general Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost in a manufacturing environment
•    General understanding of problem-solving and the ability to identify root causes and recommend effective solutions
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, present findings, and drive change
•    Strong communicator with ability to influence, motivate and to build consensus and gain support at the factory level
•    Experience in improvement projects as leader, facilitator, or team member
•    Ability to use computer with Microsoft office such as outlook, power point and excel
•    Ability to understand, communicate and create diagrams, graphs, charts, tables, visual aids, and general work instructions

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.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives 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.