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The Production Manager leads daily manufacturing operations to deliver the production plan safely, efficiently, and with high quality. This role is accountable for performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people (SQDCP), ensuring solid governance, disciplined execution, and a continuous improvement mindset. The Manager builds the skills of the production team, supports problem solving and Kaizen efforts, and ensures adherence to all Vestas standards, HSE requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities: 

• Apply all safety policies and support efforts to improve the site's safety culture
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations. 
• Make sure 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. 

Requirements:  

• Bachelor's degree in operations management, Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role. 
• Consistent results in meeting production targets, improving KPIs, and overseeing continuous improvement projects
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflow improvement, and production planning
• Effective team leadership skills, including the capacity to mentor, coach, and develop employees throughout the organization

Competencies:  

• Safety culture leadership 
• Production planning and scheduling 
• Process optimization and continuous improvement 
• Data-driven decision-making (KPIs, scrap analysis) 
• Team development and coaching 
• Performance management 
• Conflict resolution and employee relations 

Physical Demands:  

• Read and follow work instructions in English and complete required documentation.  
• Use hand and power tools; respond promptly to alarms and verbal directions.  
• WearrequiredPPE (safety glasses, gloves, face shield, respirator, bump cap) for extended periods.  
• Work safely with chemicals and materials per OSHA guidelines.  
• Stand, walk, climb stairs, and perform tasks requiring reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.  
• Lift, push, or pull up to 45lbs.individually and up to 70lbs.as part of a team.  
• Maintainadequate vision for close and distant tasks.  

Salary & Career Growth

We offer attractive pay packages, performance bonuses, and mentorship opportunities to support your professional development. Pay will depend on experience, education, and skill set. The salary range for this role is between $91,000 - 121,000 per year.

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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. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.