Production Manager

Are you (m/f/d) looking for an opportunity to have a direct impact on an essential area of Vestas? If you are ready to make a difference, this could be just the opportunity for you.

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > COO NCE > Generator & NPI Factory Travemünde

Vestas Nacelles Deutschland GmbH is outstanding in the development, production, and repair of different types of wind turbine generators to generate sustainable energy solutions. The company is a division of Vestas Wind Systems A/S in Denmark. The Vestas Group is a globally established manufacturer of wind turbines.

Responsibilities 

Be responsible for Health & Safety and environmental issues in the production department to meet company and local government requirements Take responsibility for quality control within the production process, coordinate related teams to support problem solving Supervise & guide the production processing, ensure that production is according to specifications/PWIs Execute production according to released orders and ensure the production plan is fulfilled. Determine proper staffing and skill levels for the operations Promote continuous improvements in the production process, therefore high quality & efficiency, and cost down can be sustained Be responsible for production department budgeting and control production cost, decrease scrap rate and conduct reviews and generate reports to management regularly on manufacturing activities, performance, and results

Qualifications 

University degree (Bachelor / Master / Diploma) in engineering or equivalent or business with experience in engineering/production Several years' work experience in a production environment understanding of production toolbox (e. g. LEAN methodologies, operational excellence, 6 Sigma) Very good knowledge in MS Office, including presentations

Competencies 

Production management experience Ability to communicate, and to lead and motivate people Ability to set and follow up upon SMART goals Wind industry knowledge available Budget accountability Customer-focused, analytical and result-oriented Structured and independent working approach

What we offer 
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, flexible, hard-working and international work environment in the renewable energy sector. We highly value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

Additional information 

Location: Travemünde, DE 

Expected travel: days yearly
Application deadline: May 4 We reserve the right to take down the job ad before this date, if the right candidate is identified before.
Start date: ASAP- or after mutual agreement. 
For additional information: please reach out to Henning Brumm Head of Operations +

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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