Process Excellence Specialist

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Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

PEX Specialist

The PEX Specialist will be joining the Global PEX team. The focus of this position is to support the following 3 sites in Americas: Windsor Blades and Brighton Nacelles in the USA, Fortaleza Nacelles in Brazil. Initiatives in other Business Units within Vestas and its suppliers are also possible.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate implementation of PEX tools in both manufacturing and logistics within the sites in Americas.
• Support robustness and sustainability of PEX initiatives.
• Support create and promote a culture of Lean and Continuous Improvement within all levels of the sites (from operators to leadership).
• Support implementation of Data Collection and Analysis via digital solutions.
• Map and analyze current performance of the value stream/process.
• Formulate and follow up on action plan to mitigate performance gaps
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement Events with the participation of relevant functions, such as Kaizen Events.
• Perform training and facilitation within relevant CI tools
• Prepare and facilitate report outs on specific work and workshops
• Interact and share knowledge within global team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain.
• 2+ years of experience in implementation of Lean and Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Lean and Continuous Improvement in Logistics.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.

Competencies:

• Ability to work with people from different hierarchical levels as it relates to change management to a large range of stakeholders.
• Solid skills in Microsoft Office and PowerBI.
• Robust knowledge in Data Collection, Data Analysis and Data Driven decision making.
• Solid experience in Problem Solving tools and Techniques.
• Theoretical and Practical knowledge in Lean Systems and Tools.
• Ability to train different levels of stakeholders in Lean and Continuous Improvement.
• Hands-on, creative, motivated person and "can do" attitude.
• Resilience and ability to work complex and difficult projects.
• General work organization and project management skills to work in multiple workstreams in parallel.

What We Offer:

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of 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 $100,000 - $110,000/year

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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 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 173 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 29,000 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. 
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