Manager, Production Readiness
Are you a focused mentor who is skilled in cross-cultural communication? Do you enjoy exposure to Senior Management and would like to take your career further? We are looking for a Manager, Production Readiness who will ensure the direction on the future manufacturing setup for wind turbines around the world.
Vestas Technology & Operations > Nacelles Manufacturing > Production Readiness Concept and Launch department, within Production Engineering Nacelles in Nacelles Manufacturing, is an important part of innovation, transforming innovation concepts into tangible, high quality products by setting up a strong technical governance, ensuring production readiness and delivering targeted training to equip teams with the skills needed for execution. The department is primarily focusing on development activities in Denmark but is interfacing in a global environment having production facilities across the globe, where support can be needed.
Responsibilities
- Global coordination: Lead and manage production readiness activities across a diverse, global team with members located in different countries. Ensure seamless collaboration between cross-functional teams, encouraging communication and alignment.
- Leadership and development: Manage and mentor team members, encouraging a culture of collaboration and quality.
- Stakeholder engagement: Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, providing updates on production readiness status and addressing concerns.
- Optimization: Evaluate and refine the way we work today, implement best practices to improve efficiency of the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
- Experience working with teams in a global environment.
- Experience in production readiness, manufacturing, or a similar role.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a global, cross-cultural team.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Experienced and skilled at engaging stakeholders at all levels with communication and collaboration.
- A goal of delivering high-quality outcomes while meeting tight timelines.
Competencies
- Strong mentoring and coaching skills to develop team members' capabilities.
- Ability to foresee and align production readiness activities with organizational goals.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and overcome issues in a busy environment.
- Ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
- Proficient in working with diverse, international teams, ensuring cultural sensitivity and effective collaboration.
- Skilled in facilitating collaboration across departments and ensuring alignment on goals.
- Takes action to address situations before they grow into problems.
What we offer
We offer a very interesting job with an opportunity to become part of a motivated team introducing innovative products within the wind industry. You will ensure the direction on the future manufacturing setup for wind turbines around the world. This role also has great exposure to Senior Management and offers good career opportunities.
Additional information
Location: DK, Aarhus. Expected travel approximately 30 days annually. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis; however, 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 18th January 2024.
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.
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.
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