Head Of Blades Finish & Paint Director - Taranto

Vestas; Campochiaro; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading energy solutions provider in Campochiaro is seeking a Senior Management professional to oversee the Blades Process Engineering organization. This role includes analyzing and improving manufacturing processes, leading a skilled team, and embedding engineering expertise into the manufacturing value stream. The ideal candidate possesses over 10 years of experience in process engineering and a strong background in composites. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Servizi

Opportunity to grow in an international environment

Attractive salary + bonus

Medical and life insurance

Competenze

• 10+ years of experience in similar roles.
• Prior experience leading a team of specialists in process engineering.
• Experience with composite materials like fiberglass and carbon fiber.

Mansioni

• Analyze AS IS and future state for process improvements.
• Build and implement strategy plans for manufacturing areas.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to solve operational issues.

Conoscenze

End to end process and product understanding

Can work both on a strategic and tactical level

Embeds engineering skills directly into the manufacturing value stream

Enables faster decision-making and deep process ownership

Leverages data analytics and promotes continuous improvement

Customer-oriented

Formazione

University degree in Master of manufacturing engineering or alike

Strumenti

Six Sigma

Lean methodologies

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Management | Full-Time | Engineering

Come join the new Vestas Blades Process Engineering organization.

This organization is characterized as a co-located & process engineering team focused on developing and supporting the rest of the organization with subject matter experts (SMEs). An organization that embeds engineering skill directly into the manufacturing value stream and enables faster decision-making and deeper process ownership and knowledge. It all builds on a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Responsibility

• Analysis of AS IS and future state
• Build, maintain and implement strategy plan for the area
• Performance Management of process area including defining, monitoring and providing programs to improve the KPIs and PIs
• Creation and management of the Competence Center within the process area
• Responsible for kaizen events within the area
• Quantitative approach with use of toolbox – Six Sigma / Lean
• Embeds engineering skills directly into the manufacturing value stream.
• Enables faster decision-making and deeper infusion process ownership and knowledge
• Develop standardized manufacturing processes and tool solutions.
• Develop, maintain and deliver user-focused manufacturing documentation to the factories.
• Ensures repeatability and scalability across internal and external sites.
• Attracts and retains highly skilled engineering talent with advanced technical proficiency.
• Builds a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.
• Engage and collaborate with relevant colleagues and business stakeholders, and ensure your employees do the same, all to solve operational issues and problems with speed and quality, and to develop your area of expertise.

Qualifications

• University degree in Master of manufacturing engineering or alike
• GB Six Sigma or Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis

Experience

• + 10 years of experience in similar roles
• Prior experience leading a team of specialists, within process engineering or a team of highly skilled employees.
• Lived a data & quality driven manufacturing culture
• Built a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.
• Worked in a culture where people’s development is high on the agenda
• Composite materials knowledge, understanding of fiberglass, carbon fiber, epoxy resins, and other materials used in production.

Core competences

• End to end process and product understanding
• Can work both on a strategic and tactical level
• Embeds engineering skills directly into the manufacturing value stream
• Enables faster decision-making and deep process ownership and knowledge
• Leverages data analytics and promotes continuous improvement
• Focuses on process details and root‑cause problem solving, leads direct involvement in technical discussions when required
• Develop standardized manufacturing processes and tooling solutions
• Ensures repeatability and scalability across internal and external sites
• Attracts and retains skilled engineering talent with high‑level technical ability
• Adept at navigating and working within large organizations
• Can be an involved part of cross‑functional product development projects
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with clear and effective communication skills
• Good presentation skills both up and down the organization
• Self‑motivated; result‑oriented and possesses great organizational discipline
• Finds it exciting and interesting to work with other people in a large organization and can build an intensive network across cultures and time zones and work with stakeholders
• Can work through and with others
• Customer‑oriented and can understand the complete business value chain seen from a customer perspective
• Interested and willing to spend time in the factory environment as required to understand and solve problems
• Committed to learning

What we offer

• Opportunity to grow your professional career in an international environment.
• Attractive salary + bonus
• Computer and mobile phone
• Medical and life insurance

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 power the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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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 185 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 30,000 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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