Service Lean Specialist

Are you an experienced lean specialist who feels comfortable delivering training? Are you ready to join the wind industry and support offshore lean best practice on a global scale? If so, apply for this role  

Service > Global Service Operations > Offshore The Global Service LEAN team plays a critical role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth within our Service Business. Our team is responsible for coordinating strategy deployment processes, developing global concepts, and implementing breakthrough improvements using world-class methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.  

Responsibilities As a Service Lean Specialist Offshore, you will be part of a diverse team of Lean Professionals and Specialists working across various geographical regions to enhance the Operational Excellence maturity of our Service business. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing performance data and root causes to understand and explain financial impacts
• Coordinating small to medium improvement projects focused on work methods and processes in turbines, offices, and warehouses
• Facilitating Kaizen events and follow-up sessions to identify and sustain improvements
• Implementing predictive maintenance solutions to enhance operational efficiency
• Deploying Lean tools and assessing training needs to ensure effective use and understanding
• Reducing operational costs through systematic process improvements

Qualifications To succeed in this position, we expect you to have:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Fluent English
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement, with a proven track record of achievements
• Experience in supervising small to medium projects within an international, cross-functional environment
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with IT tools to effectively communicate performance data and financial impacts
• Experience with Lean methodologies in diverse environments, such as manufacturing and transactional settings

Competencies

• Willingness to travel across the North Sea & Baltic Sea (mainly Poland, Germany, Denmark & potentially other Baltic states) and maintain regular contact with colleagues in different countries and time zones
• Proficiency in following up on tasks and projects across various regions
• Superior written and verbal presentation and communication skills

What we offer You will develop in a high-performing and high-paced team in a global environment. You will have great impact and influence on the profitability and development of our business. For the right candidate this position will be a platform for further professional and leadership development in a global organization.

This year, Vestas in Poland received the Great Place To Work® Certificate from its employees, which was created to promote unique organizations. We are proud to have joined the group of companies awarded the Certification mark whose workplace culture was appreciated by the employees themselves.

Additional information The preferred work location is PL, Szczecin.  Up to 50% of national and international travel is expected.  Please apply no later than 13/10/2024

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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 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. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim 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, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.  With 29,000 employees globally, we are 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. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.  To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.