Production Group Lead

Are you ready to lead an effective manufacturing team while contributing to a greener future?

At Vestas, we are looking for a Production Group Lead to join our blade manufacturing facility in Newport, Isle of Wight. We are seeking an experienced people leader for an opportunity that involves guiding teams in an active production setting, advancing safety practices, and supporting operational Excellence.

As Production Group Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of operators, ensuring that safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Technology & Operations >
Blades Manufacturing > IOW-Shell M7-Shift4

Vestas' Newport facility is the UK's premier onshore wind blade manufacturing site, producing composite wind turbine blades that help power the transition to renewable energy.

You will become part of a team that puts safety, innovation, collaboration, and operational Excellence at the center of all we do.

As Production Group Lead, you will transform strategy into daily execution by creating an environment where both people and performance can thrive.

Safety Leadership

You will promote a proactive safety culture by:

• Enforcing compliance with Vestas' safety standards, policies, and procedures
• Promoting safe working practices and ensuring adherence to the Vestas 5 Safety Rules
• Ensuring proper use of PPE, lifting procedures, waste handling, and other safety systems
• Supporting and collaborating with Safety Representatives
• Conducting regular safety and quality walks
• Participating in production and operational review meetings

You will inspire, develop, and support your team by:

• Providing clear leadership, coaching, and development through regular 1:1 discussions
• Ensuring employees are appropriately trained, qualified, and able to perform their assigned tasks
• Building a motivated and engaged team focused on continuous improvement
• Managing workforce planning and resource allocation
• Monitoring attendance and managing employee wellbeing matters
• Following up on productivity, efficiency, and operational performance metrics

Quality Excellence

You will help maintain high manufacturing standards by:

• Ensuring all team members understand and follow standard work instructions and procedures
• Promoting a right-first-time mindset and preventing zero operator-related defects
• Supporting effective management of non-conformities and corrective actions
• Supporting continuous improvement of quality performance

Delivery Performance

You will be accountable for:

• Executing the production plan safely and efficiently
• Meeting agreed production targets and delivery schedules
• Supporting operational excellence through effective coordination of daily activities
• Ensuring alignment with Vestas priorities of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost

Cost Management

You will contribute to business performance by:

• Improving productivity and efficiency
• Monitoring and reducing scrap, waste, and rework costs
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance overall operational performance

• A degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• A vocational qualification or higher education within manufacturing, engineering, or a related field
• Leadership or supervisory training
• Minimum 3 years of experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience leading or coordinating teams in an operational setting
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements in manufacturing
• Experience working with ERP and MES systems
• The legal right to work in the United Kingdom

To thrive in this role, you are:

• A capable and approachable leader
• Passionate about developing…