Manufacturing Excellence Lead, Wind Blade Ops

Vestas; taranto; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas Taranto factory is seeking a Head of Manufacturing Excellence to drive operational excellence, lead transformative improvement projects, and raise factory performance through data-driven decisions and cross-functional leadership.

You will apply Lean and digital tools, develop training programs, coach teams, and align the factory with global Manufacturing Excellence strategies while delivering safe, quality blades on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, or continuous improvement environments.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; Green Belt with demonstrated measurable improvement results may be considered.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement Coach certification (internal or external) preferred.
• Fluent in English and Italian; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Factory Manufacturing Excellence roadmap aligned with Global Manufacturing Excellence strategy.
• Own and manage the factory improvement portfolio across SQDCP with prioritization, governance, and benefits realization.
• Guide continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing concepts and Vestas Production System approaches.
• Use data analytics and digital tools to identify performance gaps and measure impact of improvements.
• Establish, deploy, and maintain Lean standards across the operation for sustainability and excellence.
• Act as a change leader, guiding transformation and fostering a continuous improvement mindset across factories.
• Define and implement the factory training and capability-building roadmap with global training strategies.
• Coach and develop the Manufacturing Excellence team, frontline leaders, and engineers.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

English & Italian

Leadership

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Vestas Taranto factory is seeking a Head of Manufacturing Excellence to drive operational excellence, lead transformative improvement projects, and raise factory performance through data-driven decisions and cross-functional leadership.

You will apply Lean and digital tools, develop training programs, coach teams, and align the factory with global Manufacturing Excellence strategies while delivering safe, quality blades on time.