Production Manager

At Vestas, we are driven by a shared purpose: to power the world with sustainable energy. As the global leader in wind energy, we design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines that help create a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Join our Windsor Blades Factory, where innovation, quality, and teamwork come together to produce some of the world's most advanced wind turbine blades.

• Lead daily manufacturing operations and drive execution of production plans across all shifts.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and takt time objectives are achieved.
• Make operational decisions to maintain takt adherence, resolve deviations, and prevent delays.
• Drive performance management through KPI reviews, structured escalations, and corrective action plans.
• Optimize labor, equipment, and material utilization to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Plan and execute efficient changeovers with minimal losses and quality risk.
• Support production planning and resource allocation for special projects and changing business demands
• Serve as the production representative during cross-functional operational meetings and coordinate actions with supporting departments.

• Organize and lead the production team, ensuring required competency levels and maintaining an accurate qualification matrix.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, group leads, and production team members.
• Conduct regular shop floor audits to reinforce standard work, safety expectations, and operational discipline.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Champion a world-class safety culture by ensuring compliance with Vestas, OSHA, EPA, and environmental requirements.
• Drive adherence to safety programs, PPE requirements, permits, and 5S standards.
• Escalate safety incidents promptly and lead follow-up actions.

• Drive adherence to quality systems and achieve Cost of Quality (COQ) performance objectives.
• Lead structured problem solving, root cause analysis (RCA), 5-Why/8D, and Kaizen activities to eliminate losses and improve stability.
• Drive VSM, takt planning, line balancing, and standard work improvements to optimize flow and reduce waste.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) are implemented, validated, and sustained.

Analyze production trends and operational data to eliminate recurring issues and improve performance.

• Compile, analyze, and report production data; maintain KPI boards and ensure data accuracy.
• Ensure MES/ERP system execution and data integrity, including correction of booked work and materials.
• Use SAP, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing systems to manage production performance and reporting.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and minimize shrink for floor stock.

• Ability to lead and collaborate cross-functionally in a professional, respectful manner.
• Ability to manage teams effectively and deliver results under changing priorities.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions with limited standardization.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to leadership and cross-functional groups.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Minimum 3 years managing a production department of 200+ employees.
• Documented Lean manufacturing experience (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, RCA, 5-WHY/8D, 5S).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software (SAP preferred).

We offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the…