Service Lean Professional, Poland

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Vestas' Global Service business was spun out as a separate business unit during 2014 due to the growing commercial and strategic significance of the service business. With our corporate strategy "Profitable Growth for Vestas," we have communicated specific, motivated growth targets for service in the coming three years. To meet such targets while keeping our cost base steady requires a fundamental shift in how we operate - commercially as well as operationally.

The Global Service LEAN team plays a key role in enhancing our Service Business's ongoing improvement and excellence in execution. We coordinate the process for Strategy Deployment, work on establishing global concepts, and execute breakthrough improvements based on proven methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma

Responsibilities

You will join a team of Lean Professionals / Specialists located across different regions, all working together to enhance Operational Excellence within the Service business. While maintaining high standards of Safety and Quality, you will collaborate with employees, colleagues, and stakeholders globally to implement our Service Lean roadmap.

Your responsibilities in your region will include:

• Developing and executing the Service Lean NCE Onshore roadmap
• Deploying Lean tools, coordinating Kaizen events, and identifying training needs
• Reducing operational costs by implementing Operational Excellence projects and concepts, aligned with Global Transformation Plans and Cost-Out initiatives
• Sharing best practices from Offshore operations with teams globally

Qualifications 

To meet the expectations for this role, you should have:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher
• At least 2–3 years of experience in Change Management (Lean), with a history of delivering impactful results
• Experience working in both onshore and offshore environments
• Previous managerial experience will be beneficial
• A valid driving license - B category

Competencies

On the personal level, you possess the ability to persuade others and have advanced interpersonal skills.

You should have experience in change management and implementation, as well as in coordinating improvements based on Value Stream principles. You should have the ability to communicate the next steps for future development to our technicians.

In addition, we are looking for the following competencies:

• Certification, formal education, or practical experience in continuous improvement disciplines
• Advanced skills in implementation and facilitation
• The ability to create meaningful influence and build strong connections with our workforce
• Capability to follow up on initiatives across different countries or regions
• Proficient communication abilities, both in writing and speaking, in Polish and English language
• Candidates must possess the flexibility to travel during business hours, as necessary

What we offer

You will develop in an efficient and progressive team in a global environment. You will significantly contribute to the profitability and growth of our business. For the right candidate this position will be a platform for further professional and leadership development in a global organization.

Additional information

Ideally, you will be based at our office in Szczecin, Poland. However, we are open to considering other locations close to Szczecin. For this position, up to 40 days of national and international travelling is expected. If the above match your interest and your qualifications, please apply no later than 27.07.2025. Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.   

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DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognise 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.