At Vestas we are powered by the dream of changing the world. And to create a
sustainable future, we are building a team of passioned visionaries. Would
you like to join us?
Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with
significant operations in the United States.
PEX Specialist
Manufacturing Production Excellence in the Brighton Assembly Factory.
Manufacturing Production Excellence is a department providing lean toolbox
training, standardization and production support to the Assembly factory in
Brighton, Colorado, working with production Lean manufacturing,
continuous improvement, also NPI (New Product Introduction) projects for
factory to follow production ramp-up, accordingly achieve the target takt
time. The PEX Specialist reports to Head of Operations.
Responsibilities:
Developing and deploying C/I (Continuous Improvement) production program
to Brighton Assembly Factory
Ensuring governance for C/I program in place across all processes and areas.
Ensuring a continuous improvement culture established and sustained through
the C/I program deployment
Facilitating workshops, manufacturing process improvements together with
relevant stakeholders for takt time improvement and waste elimination
Working with NPI projects, making sure standard work package is created,
prepared for new product launch and production start
Working with Technology Transfer projects, helping factory to launch a new
product or production line by analyzing factory layout and production flow,
then implementing Standard work and other Lean tools to continuously
improve, accordingly achieve the target takt time
Willing to travel to other Vestas factories worldwide
Qualifications:
Minimum a bachelors degree in production engineering, industrial
engineering, supply chain management or similar working experience, more
than 5 years experience
Extensive understanding for the 7 wastes and how to eliminate them
Extensive understanding for pull system and takt production
Extensive experience working with Lean Manufacturing and continuous
Improvement
International experience in a global multicultural environment is advantageous
High communication skills in English, both written and verbal
Experience working with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement,
especially with supply chain activities in scope
Experience in management disciplines is required, i.e. strategy
deployment, change management, customer relationship management,
business cases development, supply chain management, or similar
Experience working with Microsoft packages and SAP or equivalent ERP
Lean Toolbox, including Black belt in Lean and proven experience
Competencies:
Proven performance improvement through PEX Kaizen work
Experience in facilitating and driving Kaizen and PEX workshops
Action oriented and forward thinking always with safety in mind
Creative problem-solving approach and able to work with limited support or
direction
Clear communication style with attention to detail for clear documentation
Able to work well in situations with complexity and diverse action items
Enjoy working first and foremost with people as it relates to change
management and facilitating to large groups of diverse stakeholders
Team oriented person who is enthusiastic about cross functional collaboration
Solid skills in Microsoft office, especially Excel and Microsoft Project
Practical "can-do" attitude
What We Offer:
We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an
inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We
value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an
international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and
you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.
Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the
industry
Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
Generou Paid Time Off policies
Great401(k) plan (with employer match)
Tuition assistance
Salary $95,000-$115,000
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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.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in
the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the
industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and
technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than
173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind
energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within
the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives 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