Head of Manufacturing Excellence
Management | Full-TimeTechnology & Operations > Manufacturing > Taranto BladesTaranto factory produces blades for our onshore and offshore wind turbine generators. It is here where we have our most proven technologies and where we recently introduced our most complex new product, the V236 offshore blade. Our team here is working diligently towards ensuring our customers are receiving safe and quality proven products on time. In the role of Head of Manufacturing Excellence, you will direct operational excellence activities, support transformative improvement projects, encourage a culture of continuous progress, and enhance factory performance through analytical decision making and cross-functional leadership across the value chain.
ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the Factory Manufacturing Excellence roadmap, ensuring alignment with the Global Manufacturing Excellence strategy and factory business objectivesOwn and manage the factory improvement portfolio across SQDCP, including prioritization, governance, benefits realization, and performance trackingGuide continuous improvement work using Lean Manufacturing concepts, assessments, and Vestas Production System approaches to boost performanceLeverage data analytics and digital tools to identify performance gaps, prioritize improvement opportunities, and measure the impact of improvement initiativesEstablish, deploy, and maintain Lean standards across the operation, ensuring consistency, sustainability, and operational excellenceServe as a change leader by guiding transformation efforts, supporting a continuous improvement mindset, and encouraging the use of best practices across factoriesDefine and implement the factory training and capability-building roadmap,
ensuring alignment with global training strategies and operational requirements while developing Lean and digital competenciesCoach, mentor, and develop the Manufacturing Excellence team, management, frontline leaders, and engineers to advance organizational capability and embed continuous improvement across the operationQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, or continuous improvement environmentsA Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred; however, a Green Belt with demonstrated measurable improvement results may also be consideredLean / Continuous Improvement Coach certification (internal or external)Fluent in English and ItalianProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and ExcelCompetenciesLeadership experience marked by the ability to guide change, refine established methods, and make thoughtful decisions in a manufacturing environmentExperience leading Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including conducting assessments, coaching teams, and ensuring sustainable implementation of improvementsSolid business acumen with experience managing budgets, tracking improvement portfolio benefits, and escalating risks or deviations when requiredData-focused mindset with the ability to turn operational insights into practical improvement opportunities and measurable outcomesWell-developed communication, collaboration,
and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to connect with all levels of the organizationAbility to develop organizational capability through training, coaching, and the promotion of Lean and digital competenciesCustomer-centered mindset paired with a structured, self-directed, and results-driven approach to problem-solving and executionAbility to identify, capture, and deploy best practices across manufacturing sites, ensuring adoption and continuous performance improvementWhat
We Offer
The job position in question corresponds to level B3 pursuant to the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Metalworking Companies (Federmeccanica). The gross annual salary expected for the candidate is a minimum of 40,181.46, set by the current national and company collective bargaining agreement. At Vestas, you will collaborate with experienced specialists shaping solutions for renewable energy. You will have the opportunity to shape technical solutions, grid integration strategies, and regulatory developments while collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across the industry.
We offer
a high level of ownership, a supportive culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, and continuous opportunities for professional development in a truly international environment. Most importantly, you will help shape the technical foundation of projects that contribute to the future energy system.
BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUDIt has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, www.vestas.com/en/careers/job-openings.
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ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the Factory Manufacturing Excellence roadmap, ensuring alignment with the Global Manufacturing Excellence strategy and factory business objectivesOwn and manage the factory improvement portfolio across SQDCP, including prioritization, governance, benefits realization, and performance trackingGuide continuous improvement work using Lean Manufacturing concepts, assessments, and Vestas Production System approaches to boost performanceLeverage data analytics and digital tools to identify performance gaps, prioritize improvement opportunities, and measure the impact of improvement initiativesEstablish, deploy, and maintain Lean standards across the operation, ensuring consistency, sustainability, and operational excellenceServe as a change leader by guiding transformation efforts, supporting a continuous improvement mindset, and encouraging the use of best practices across factoriesDefine and implement the factory training and capability-building roadmap,
ensuring alignment with global training strategies and operational requirements while developing Lean and digital competenciesCoach, mentor, and develop the Manufacturing Excellence team, management, frontline leaders, and engineers to advance organizational capability and embed continuous improvement across the operationQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, or continuous improvement environmentsA Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred; however, a Green Belt with demonstrated measurable improvement results may also be consideredLean / Continuous Improvement Coach certification (internal or external)Fluent in English and ItalianProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and ExcelCompetenciesLeadership experience marked by the ability to guide change, refine established methods, and make thoughtful decisions in a manufacturing environmentExperience leading Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including conducting assessments, coaching teams, and ensuring sustainable implementation of improvementsSolid business acumen with experience managing budgets, tracking improvement portfolio benefits, and escalating risks or deviations when requiredData-focused mindset with the ability to turn operational insights into practical improvement opportunities and measurable outcomesWell-developed communication, collaboration,
and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to connect with all levels of the organizationAbility to develop organizational capability through training, coaching, and the promotion of Lean and digital competenciesCustomer-centered mindset paired with a structured, self-directed, and results-driven approach to problem-solving and executionAbility to identify, capture, and deploy best practices across manufacturing sites, ensuring adoption and continuous performance improvementWhat
We Offer
The job position in question corresponds to level B3 pursuant to the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Metalworking Companies (Federmeccanica). The gross annual salary expected for the candidate is a minimum of 40,181.46, set by the current national and company collective bargaining agreement. At Vestas, you will collaborate with experienced specialists shaping solutions for renewable energy. You will have the opportunity to shape technical solutions, grid integration strategies, and regulatory developments while collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across the industry.
We offer
a high level of ownership, a supportive culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, and continuous opportunities for professional development in a truly international environment. Most importantly, you will help shape the technical foundation of projects that contribute to the future energy system.
BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUDIt has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, www.vestas.com/en/careers/job-openings.
DEIB StatementAt Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation a