Lead Specialist / Specialist - Process Excellence

Vestas is the world-leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Global Production Engineering > PEX > Regional PEX & Development

We in Operation Excellence work to secure a robust production foundation which enables our Customers a robust rollout of Quality New products by creating Flow, pull through kaizen improvement workshops to meet the cycle time and takt demands &Kaizen improvements in production and Lean Logistics Deployment

robust rollout of Quality New products by creating Flow, pull through kaizen improvement workshops to meet the cycle time and takt demands &Kaizen improvements in production and Lean Logistics Deployment

Responsibilities

• Developing GPEX reporting and rolling it out (owning it end-to-end )
• Data collection planning and building models to predict the results Work with the Digital Solution team and improve all the existing GPEX applications and reporting
• Identify potential opportunities for improvement and automate the process
• Build models to predict the critical variables, Specification, and controls
• Driving the Vestas Lean Methodology - Vestas Production System
• Support the Factories in Deployment of Vestas Production System & identify and initiate lean improvement projects and initiatives;
• Seek out and concretize new ideas, develop & coordinate kaizen activities, & lead factory Lean Capability building initiatives like workforce education & training 
• Responsible for managing /controlling product/process-related costs on New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
• Creating business cases for projects, in a way that the decision maker has the best possible overview of the company's impact
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Work closely with all the Vestas functions with effective stakeholder management
• Minimum 50 % of the time traveling to out of India and working in the factories 

Qualifications

• Diploma / Bachelor / Master's in any Engineering / Machine Learning / AI / Similar specialization
• Experience with 10 plus years of Development experience in Wind Industry / Automotive/ Heavy Engineering / Other manufacturing industry
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma - Master Black Belt (MBB) / Black Belt
• Experience in Advanced Excel, Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI
• Experience in automating the process in the Wind industry
• Good experience in Statistical Modeling , Forecasting studies, etc
• Relevant work experience on various LEAN Projects & Cost Saving projects
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing & assembly processes and related cost
• Project Management/MES experience
• Effective stakeholder management
• Operational experience of product data management, multicultural work experience

Competencies

• Application development skills
• Proficient skills in developing reporting
• Demonstrated ability in using Advanced Excel, Python, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI is essential 
• Experience in automating the process in the Wind industry
• Good experience in Statistical Modeling, Forecasting studies, etc
• Good to have relevant work experience on various LEAN Projects & Cost Saving projects
• Experience in manufacturing & assembly processes and related costs
• Project Management/ MES experience
• Skilled stakeholder & Operational Management
• Experience in product data management, BoM control and engineering change process
• Multicultural work experience

What We Offer

We in vestas offer a thriving and professional Environment where people are valued over anything, opportunities will be provided for skill development, and your ideas will be considered.

Joining Vestas you will be working with the renowned wind turbine manufacturers, you will have a very inspirational and motivating work environment. By Joining the renewable industry will have a satisfaction and privilege of creating a better planet for the future

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be in Chennai-India.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 20th June 2025.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim 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, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are 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. We also aim to give 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.