Senior Manager Continuous Improvement

Vestas group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas Chennai, India, is seeking a senior Continuous Improvement leader to shape and drive global quality performance and sustainable business results.

You will lead cross-functional teams across product development, manufacturing, supply chain and service, using 8D, RCA and Lean Six Sigma to deliver data-driven improvements in quality, delivery, and cost. You will embed CI principles into daily operations and strategic programs, reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in any engineering field.
• 12+ years of leadership experience solving complex quality issues and managing an improvement project portfolio.
• Leadership experience in solving complex quality issues & overseeing strategic initiatives, change management, business process improvement, and deployment.
• Change management and stakeholder management.
• Practical experience in running Global 8D, Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC & DFSS projects.
• Experience in leading and facilitating global teams in RCA and sustaining improvements.
• Sustainable implementation of standardized best practices globally.
• Built a continuous improvement culture and employee engagement in improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global Continuous Improvement strategy aligned with business and quality objectives.
• Facilitate and enable continuous quality improvements across the entire value chain, from product development through manufacturing, supply chain, and service operations.
• Direct complex, cross-functional quality improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving and data-driven methodologies.
• Oversee global and value chain-specific improvement programs to enhance quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction performance.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, customers, and functional leaders to identify improvement opportunities and ensure effective implementation.
• Anchor and govern continuous improvement frameworks, standards, and best practices across the organization.
• Utilize data analytics, quality metrics, and performance dashboards to prioritize initiatives and measure impact.
• Build organizational capability in 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ensure improvement actions are effectively translated into sustainable business results and measurable quality performance gains.
• Govern the improvement project portfolio, track benefits realization, and communicate progress to senior leadership.
• Support strategic business transformation initiatives by embedding continuous improvement principles into daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

People management

Decision making

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

RCA

8D methodology

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Family Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Vestas is well-known in wind technology and actively contributes to its development. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Quality Management System > Quality Audit > Continuous Improvement

The Continuous Improvement head leads the organization's efforts to deliver sustainable quality and performance improvements across the value chain. The role facilitates and enables continuous quality improvement through structured, data-driven methodologies, close stakeholder collaboration, and customer-focused problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global Continuous Improvement strategy aligned with business and quality objectives
• Facilitate and enable continuous quality improvements across the entire value chain, from product development through manufacturing, supply chain, and service operations
• Direct complex, cross-functional quality improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving and data-driven methodologies
• Oversee global and value chain-specific improvement programs to enhance quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction performance
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, customers, and functional leaders to identify improvement opportunities and ensure effective implementation
• Anchor and govern continuous improvement frameworks, standards, and best practices across the organization
• Utilize data analytics, quality metrics, and performance dashboards to prioritize initiatives and measure impact
• Build organizational capability in 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and other continuous improvement methodologies
• Ensure improvement actions are effectively translated into sustainable business results and measurable quality performance gains
• Govern the improvement project portfolio, track benefits realization, and communicate progress to senior leadership
• Support strategic business transformation initiatives by embedding continuous improvement principles into daily operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in any engineering field
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in leadership experience in solving complex quality issues & overseeing an improvement project portfolio
• Leadership experience in solving complex quality issues & managing an improvement project portfolio
• Leadership experience in overseeing strategic initiatives, change management, business process improvement, and deployment
• Change management and stakeholder management
• Practical experience in running Global 8D, Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC & DFSS projects
• Experience in leading and facilitating global teams in RCA and sustaining improvements
• Sustainable implementation of standardized best practices globally
• Built a continuous improvementculture and employee engagement in improvement activities
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to understand how different parts of the organization fit together and plan long-term, align team goals with organizational objectives, anticipate risks and opportunities
• Decision-Making Makes informed, timely decisions; uses data, experience, and judgment; balances speed with accuracy
• Communication Skills- Clear, concise, and impactful communication; active listening; ability to work with stakeholders
• People Management & Talent Development - Coaching and mentoring team members, building effective teams, Delegation and empowerment
• Accountability & Ownership - Takes responsibility for outcomes, manages execution and results, holds others accountable constructively
• Stakeholder Management- Builds effective internal and external relationships, manages expectations across levels, Influences without authority
• Improvement in quality KPIs and customer satisfaction metrics
• Reduction of non-conformance, defects, warranty claims, and cost of poor quality
• Increased effectiveness and closure rate of improvement initiatives
• Enhanced value chain performance through cross-functional collaboration

What We Offer

This position offers a unique opportunity to support and improve quality performance across the value chain, delivering measurable business impact through continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives. As part of Vestas Quality, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing a culture of data-driven problem-solving, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainable quality enhancement.

We offer an exciting and challenging role with many opportunities for both professional and personal development within an inspiring, collaborative, and productive work environment. At Vestas, we highly value initiative, accountability, and the ability to balance innovation with quality to deliver robust and sustainable solutions.

As a member of our leadership team, you will have the opportunity to help define strategic quality priorities, collaborate with diverse global stakeholders, and implement transformational improvements across the business. Demonstrating motivation, leadership capability, and solid performance will provide significant opportunities to further build and advance your career within Vestas.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 31st October 2026.

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.To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.