PE Senior Specialist

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

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK, 8200

Work experience: Management

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Engineering

Are you interested in helping transform manufacturing through Lean Excellence? As Senior Specialist, Performance & Capability, you will define and set the Lean strategy for our global Nacelles Manufacturing organization, shaping how nine factories operate and improve. This is a highly visible role where you'll partner with leaders at all levels and deliver sustainable operational excellence on a global scale. Vestas Technology & Operations > Nacelles Manufacturing > Nacelles Concept
The Performance & Capability Department is responsible for establishing and governing NAC Manufacturing standards, concepts, capabilities, and performance frameworks throughout the product lifecycle.

The department translates manufacturing strategy into scalable, standardized, and repeatable manufacturing systems through Manufacturing Concepts & Strategy; Lean & Performance Excellence; Flow Engineering & Digital Manufacturing; and Training Governance & Capability Development

The organization serves as the bridge between product development, industrialization, manufacturing operations, and manufacturing excellence, ensuring manufacturability, capability readiness, standardization, and continuous improvement are embedded from concept development through product lifecycle.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience within Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Excellence.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification paired with a history 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.

Competencies

• Strategic mindset with the ability to define long-term direction and translate strategy into actionable initiatives.
• Solid change leadership skills with the ability to question established ways of working and drive transformation.
• Influential communicator capable of engaging stakeholders from shop floor engineers to executive leadership.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire, align, and mobilize cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Analytical and solution-oriented approach to identifying root causes and navigating complex operational challenges.
• High level of business acumen combined with a global perspective and commitment to standardization across sites.
• Motivation, resilience, and persistence to support continuous improvement while bringing people along on the journey.
• The candidate will be regarded as a trusted advisor to manufacturing leadership and a key contributor to the future competitiveness of Nacelles Manufacturing.

What we offer
At Vestas, you will have the opportunity to improve Lean Manufacturing across a global Nacelles manufacturing network. This highly visible senior specialist role helps shape manufacturing lean strategy, operational excellence, and organizational capability development. You will work alongside technical experts and engineers across Manufacturing, Engineering, Digital, and Product Development, supporting large-scale transformation initiatives that improve performance, standardization, and competitiveness. In return, we offer a collaborative and innovative environment where skills are valued, continuous learning is encouraged, and your contributions directly support the global transition to sustainable energy.

Additional information
Location: DK, Aarhus
Expected travel up to 60 days per year

Our commitment to a fair hiring.
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize 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 200 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 39,000 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.
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