Lean Performance & Capability Lead, Global Manufacturing

Vestas; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas in Aarhus is seeking a Senior Specialist, Performance & Capability to define and lead the Lean strategy for the global Nacelles Manufacturing organization, shaping how nine factories operate and improve. This highly visible role partners with leaders at all levels to deliver sustained operational excellence.

You will govern NAC Manufacturing standards and capabilities, drive standardization, and champion continuous improvement across product lifecycles, collaborating with engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience within Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Excellence.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification with a track record of delivering measurable operational improvements.
• Experience developing and implementing Lean or Operational Excellence strategies in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex improvement initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, process optimization, and performance improvement methodologies.
• Experience working in global and matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders and locations.

Responsibilities

• Define and set the Lean strategy for Nacelles Manufacturing, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the global factory network.
• Identify operational challenges and improvement opportunities, transforming insights into sustainable solutions.
• Act as the subject matter specialist within Lean methodologies and operational excellence practices.
• Implement standardization and best practices across factories to improve efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at every level of the organization, including engineering groups and senior executives.
• Manage change management efforts that build Lean thinking, capability development, and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Continuous Improvement

Change Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Global Collaboration

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Manufacturing Strategy

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master)

Job description

Vestas in Aarhus is seeking a Senior Specialist, Performance & Capability to define and lead the Lean strategy for the global Nacelles Manufacturing organization, shaping how nine factories operate and improve. This highly visible role partners with leaders at all levels to deliver sustained operational excellence.

You will govern NAC Manufacturing standards and capabilities, drive standardization, and champion continuous improvement across product lifecycles, collaborating with engineering,