Overview
Handling & Logistics Documentation Engineer Specialist - Taranto at Vestas. This role focuses on technical documentation and process optimization to improve logistics and handling processes within sites and factories, ensuring high-quality standards in the handling of wind turbine blades. Join a global team with opportunities for professional development.
Responsibilities
- Create and update documentation for shopfloor, quality, and logistics teams within Handling & Logistic operations.
- Ensure updated documentation is always available and accessible where needed.
- Follow documentation principles and support continuous improvements.
- Gather feedback from shopfloor and logistic teams to improve the function and quality of delivered documentation.
- Perform internal quality and maturity checks of documentation against defined criteria.
- Keep stakeholders informed on documentation lead times.
- Develop training material to support the correct use of documentation.
- Collaborate closely with documentation specialists across other teams and share best practices.
- Contribute to building a culture of excellence, innovation, and responsibility.
- Work with modern documentation systems and tools, including process vision, laser systems, and digital technologies.
- Investigate and solve production issues using structured methods (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams).
- Apply Lean principles to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and secure quality.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
- Green Belt Lean certification.
- Courses in Technical Writing and/or Communication.
Experience
- Minimum 6 years in similar roles within documentation, logistics, or manufacturing.
- Proven track record in creating process flows and work instructions (paper or digital).
- Experience in validating own work and participating in the development of Handling & Logistic documentation.
- Background in data-driven organizations.
- Experience in optimization and standardization of manufacturing documentation using Lean and related tools.
Competencies
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical information.
- Solid technical knowledge of logistics, transportation, storage systems, and production processes.
- High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in documentation.
- Willingness to spend time on the shopfloor to understand processes and identify improvements.
- Skilled in problem-solving using Lean tools (5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and highly organized.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build networks across cultures and time zones.
- Customer-oriented mindset with a clear understanding of the full business value chain.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
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. 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 specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. We have installed more wind power than our competitors and have a long history in wind energy with 185 GW installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience. With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. We promote a diverse workforce and equal opportunity for all.
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