Manager for Continuous Improvement & Production Engineering

Are you keen on joining the renewable heart of renewable energy? Can you see yourself blowing life into old turbines? Are you motivated by sustainability and have an interest in product engineering and continuous improvement? Then this position is just for you!

Service > Global Repair > Repair Operations, Denmark

If you are excited about spearheading change and teams and enjoy working in an environment with many stakeholders from different countries, cultures, and diverse repair fields then this position might be for you. 
Global Repair Operation is a team of more than 300 motivated employees located all around the globe. Safety is our main driver and quality, and delivery are our key measurables to make sure we provide best in class products at a competitive price. We are signified by being a diverse team who emphasises a high spirit in a professional setting.

Responsibilities
As Manager for Continuous Improvement and Product Engineering, you will be supporting the different business units in Global Repair and secure Lean practices are implemented and followed. Your key responsibilities are as follows:
Be the main creator and driver for the Continuous Improvement and Production engineering in collaboration with primary stakeholders

• Define vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to boost operational and sustainable performance
• Planning of department resources and budgets, and delegation of work and projects and continuous supervision of progress together with the area managers.
• Guiding and developing your team in the right direction, while keeping high psychical and psychological safety and quality standards
• Coordinating key focus areas together with the management team and support teams in different countries towards the common goal.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Lean practices in Business Development across all departments in Global Repair Operations

Qualifications
We believe that to undertake this complex position you possess the following qualifications:

• 4+ years of management experience within Production Engineering or Continuous Improvement
• Experience and understanding of Lean practices and technical production engineering, especially from the wind industry
• Experience with working with stakeholders of diverse cultural backgrounds
• You have experience with any combination of Power BI, SAP, SAP DMS and SAP Analytics Cloud
• You are highly professional in English, both written and verbal
• It would be advantageous if you knew a second language; Danish, German

Competencies
On a personal note, we hope you can reflect yourself in the following:
You can process complex information and present key messages in a simple and consistent manner
You have an interest in interacting with colleagues from various functions, management levels, and locations across the world
You are motivated by working in a diverse and collaborative environment and by working in a team with focus on teamwork across locations

What we offer
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in a good and everchanging environment. We value initiative, responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional and safety conscious environment with efficient technical commitment and the will to complete. You will use your skills to enable Vestas to solve one of the most important global tasks of our time - ensuring a more sustainable future. Exactly this is key in our part of the organisation. You will be in the green heart of the Vestas organisation, as we work with the rejuvenation of old turbines and components. Here you will be able to work with the different aspects of the Vestas organisation that blows life into old turbines and components for them to be able to continue their service.
 
Additional information
Location: Videbæk, Denmark.
Application deadline: Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online on or before the 28th of May. We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
Start date: July 1st, 2024, but we are willing to be reach an agreement that suit your needs.
For further details concerning the position, feel free to reach out to Director of Internal Global Repair Operations, Claus Hammelsvang at +45 24 47 78 27
 

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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.

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 173 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 29,000 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. 
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