Production Manager: Lead Safety, Quality & Improvement

Vestas; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas in Windsor, CO is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, delivering the production plan safely, efficiently, and with high quality. You will own safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people (SQDCP) performance, drive governance, disciplined execution, and a continuous improvement mindset.

You will develop the production team, support problem-solving and Kaizen efforts, and ensure adherence to Vestas standards, HSE requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 6 years in leadership, 3 in managing production; high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proven track record of meeting production targets and improving KPIs.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflow improvement, and production planning.
• Strong leadership to mentor and develop employees; safety culture leadership.

Responsibilities

• Apply all safety policies and support efforts to improve the site’s safety culture.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure products comply with quality standards and take corrective action when issues arise.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Oversee daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
• Develop and manage production schedules; adjust plans as needed to meet customer demand.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and hourly production associates.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage workforce planning, including hiring and training.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Team development

Safety culture leadership

Process optimisation

Performance management

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field

Job description

Vestas in Windsor, CO is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, delivering the production plan safely, efficiently, and with high quality. You will own safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people (SQDCP) performance, drive governance, disciplined execution, and a continuous improvement mindset.

You will develop the production team, support problem-solving and Kaizen efforts, and ensure adherence to Vestas standards, HSE requirements, and regulatory obligations.