Production Manager: Lean, Safety & Delivery Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

International work environment

Career development

Exposure to advanced manufacturing

Italy Taranto site experience

Job summary

Vestas Taranto is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations, safeguard safety and quality, and drive delivery against the production plan.

You will coach production teams, implement Lean tools, and collaborate across functions to optimize cost and performance. This role requires fluent Italian and English and a strong commitment to continuous improvement within a large blade manufacturing facility in Italy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or Green Belt with demonstrated delivery.
• Fluent Italian and English; strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations to meet SQDC objectives and KPIs.
• Coach and develop production teams.
• Promote Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure HSE compliance and safety leadership.
• Optimize workforce planning and staffing in production.
• Manage performance, cost control, and budget accountability.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering and other stakeholders.
• Represent the company in work council discussions and support site leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Italian & English

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vestas Taranto is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations, safeguard safety and quality, and drive delivery against the production plan.

You will coach production teams, implement Lean tools, and collaborate across functions to optimize cost and performance. This role requires fluent Italian and English and a strong commitment to continuous improvement within a large blade manufacturing facility in Italy.