Lean Specialist: Manufacturing & Production Excellence

Freelio; Aarhus kommune; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking three experienced Lean Specialists to strengthen our Production Excellence capabilities in Europe, with two roles based in Aarhus, Denmark, and one in Szczecin, Poland. You will partner with factories to implement Lean and Production System across manufacturing operations.

You will lead cross-functional improvement projects, coach lean teams, and help standardize material flow and ramp-up readiness, traveling up to 100 days per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or supply chain.
• Lean, Production Excellence or Operational Excellence experience in manufacturing.
• Factory/manufacturing environment experience; PEX experience valued.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt advantageous).
• Experience applying Lean methodologies to complex manufacturing challenges.
• Wind, heavy engineering, automotive or similar industries are highly relevant.
• Experience with production flow, material flow, logistics, NPI or ramp-up is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Apply and embed Lean and Production System across manufacturing.
• Lead Lean initiatives focused on flow, waste reduction and performance.
• Coach factory teams on Lean methodologies and problem solving.
• Manage cross-functional improvement projects and NPI streams.
• Define material flow standards and ramp-up readiness.
• Support KPI reviews and implementation of improvement plans.

Skills

Lean principles

Production Excellence

Structured problem solving

Cross-functional coaching

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations/Supply Chain

Job description

Vestas is seeking three experienced Lean Specialists to strengthen our Production Excellence capabilities in Europe, with two roles based in Aarhus, Denmark, and one in Szczecin, Poland. You will partner with factories to implement Lean and Production System across manufacturing operations.

You will lead cross-functional improvement projects, coach lean teams, and help standardize material flow and ramp-up readiness, traveling up to 100 days per year.