Head Of Blades Finish & Paint Director - Taranto

Vestas; Roma; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading renewable energy company in Italy is seeking a Head Of Blades Finish & Paint Director. This senior management role involves analyzing processes, developing strategies, and managing KPIs within the manufacturing area. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in process engineering, knowledge of composite materials, and a commitment to building a culture of excellence. Competitive salary and growth opportunities in an international environment are offered.

Servizi

Competitive salary plus bonus

Medical and life insurance

Computer and mobile phone

Opportunity for career growth

Competenze

• Minimum 10 years of experience in similar roles.
• Experience leading teams within process engineering.
• Knowledge of composite materials including fiberglass and carbon fiber.

Mansioni

• Analyze current and future state processes.
• Develop and implement strategy plans for the manufacturing area.
• Manage key performance indicators and improvement programs.

Conoscenze

Six Sigma

Lean methodologies

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Formazione

Master of Manufacturing Engineering

Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Head Of Blades Finish & Paint Director - Taranto role at Vestas. Senior Management | Full-Time | Engineering

Join to apply for the Head Of Blades Finish & Paint Director - Taranto role at Vestas. Come join the new Vestas Blades Process Engineering organization, a co-located process engineering team focused on developing and supporting the organization with subject matter experts (SMEs). This organization embeds engineering skill directly into the manufacturing value stream to enable faster decision-making, deeper process ownership, and knowledge growth, built on a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of AS IS and future state
• Build, maintain and implement strategy plan for the area
• Performance management of the process area including defining, monitoring and providing programs to improve 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 of process ownership and knowledge
• Develop standardized manufacturing processes and tool solutions
• Develop, maintain and deliver user-focused manufacturing documentation to the factories
• Ensure repeatability and scalability across internal and external sites
• Attract and retain highly skilled engineering talent with advanced technical proficiency
• Build a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability
• Engage and collaborate with relevant colleagues and business stakeholders to solve operational issues with speed and quality and develop area expertise

Qualifications

• University degree in Master of Manufacturing Engineering or similar
• 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
• Data- and quality-driven manufacturing culture
• Built a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability
• Experience in a culture where people’s development is prioritized
• Composite materials knowledge (fiberglass, carbon fiber, epoxy resins, and related materials)

Core competences

• End-to-end process and product understanding
• Ability to operate at strategic and tactical levels
• Embeds engineering skills into the manufacturing value stream
• Enables faster decision-making and deep process ownership
• Leverages data analytics and drives continuous improvement
• Root-cause problem-solving and active participation in technical discussions
• Develop standardized manufacturing processes and tooling solutions
• Ensures repeatability and scalability across sites
• Attracts and retains skilled engineering talent with high technical ability
• Adept at navigating large organizations and cross-functional product development
• Fluency in English in written and verbal communication
• Strong presentation skills; self-motivated, result-oriented, and organized
• Willing to engage with colleagues across cultures/time zones and build broad stakeholder networks
• Customer-oriented with view of the full business value chain
• Willingness to spend time in factory environments to understand and solve problems
• Committed to continuous learning

What we offer

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

Our commitment to fair hiring and DEIB

Vestas evaluates candidates based on professional experience, education, and relevant skills. We encourage a fair recruitment process and ask that you remove photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other non-relevant personal information from CVs/resumes. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.