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. With a blend of skills, creativity, and precision, we ensure our new products meet our exacting standards from concepts to productions. 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 We are seeking an experienced Production Readiness Manager to join our Concept and Launch department. This role requires an effective leader with strong cross-cultural communication skills, technical acumen, and a focus on generating results in a global, collaborative environment.

• 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 Our Production Readiness Manager must possess a combination of technical, management, and interpersonal skills to excel in this role. Below are the important skills critical for this position:

• 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 offer 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. 

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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 185 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 30,000 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.