Vestas · 3 days ago
Production Manager-Night Shift
Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States. The Production Manager – Night Shift oversees all night-shift manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met, managing a team of supervisors and employees while promoting continuous improvement.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Ensure that safety is continually monitored and is treated as the number one priority of all factory personnel, and that safety guidelines and action items are completed
Oversee day-to-day production operations, establishing priorities and optimizing resources to ensure the daily fulfillment of sections to meet the production plan
Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
Involved in identifying and recommending investment projects for machinery, tools, and equipment
Responsible for issues regarding quality, safety, health, and environment for Production employees. Ensures that all safety and security procedures are followed. Supports the factory goals and continuously improves the QSE efforts
Continuous follow-up and fulfilment of targets for production performance (KPIs). Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data and reports results on the departmental KPI board
Responsible for budget for own department; works within approved budget and develops and implements cost-saving measures
Provides regular performance feedback to subordinates. Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth. Continuous focus on the reduction of direct labor per equivalent unit produced
Ensures that employees' competencies are sufficient and up to date for future demands
Follows policies and procedures; supports the organization's goals and values
Ensures that Cost of Quality (COQ) goals are met and that quality metrics are optimized for continuous improvement of the quality systems
Meets all compliance for local, state, and federal EPA and OSHA regulations
Manages inventory, minimizing shortage for floor stock inventories
All other duties as assigned
Ability to create 3 - 5 year strategies that define growth, innovation, and capability improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
6+ years of progressive leadership experience
Extensive background in manufacturing or industrial operations
Demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and root cause analysis
Skilled in budget management, resource planning, and KPI tracking
Proficient in communication, coaching, and team development abilities
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP or other production systems
Effective leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide large teams
Engaged approach with solid decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Experienced in facilitating cross-departmental collaboration and performing well under varying conditions
Dependable, organized, and focused on achieving results
Preferred
3+ years managing large production teams (200+ employees preferred)
Experience in wind, automotive, aerospace, or heavy equipment is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Vestas
Vestas is the only global energy company dedicated exclusively to wind energy. Wind is our business and our passion.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$487.49MKey Investors
The Energy Technology Development and Demonstration ProgrammeEuropean Investment BankAustralian Renewable Energy Agency
2024-08-27Grant
2022-07-05Debt Financing· $487.2M
2019-03-18Grant· $0.29M
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