Overview

As Production Manager at Vestas Taranto, you lead production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while driving continuous improvement. You’ll develop and coach production teams, promote Lean practices, and ensure HSE compliance in a complex manufacturing environment. You’ll collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering to mitigate risks and sustain production continuity. This role offers exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and a path to impact at a global leader in sustainable energy.

Retribuzione / Benefits

- international work environment
- performance-driven culture
- key role in largest blade facility in Italy
- professional and personal development opportunities
- exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies
- competitive remuneration and benefits package

Responsabilità

- Lead production operations to meet the production plan and SQDC KPIs
- Coach and develop production teams in line with the Vestas Leadership Model
- Drive operational excellence with Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, RCA) and continuous improvement
- Ensure health, safety and environment compliance, 5S, permits and escalation of incidents
- Optimize workforce planning, competency development,



and qualification management
- Oversee KPI reviews, cost control, escalation processes, and budgeting within production
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering to mitigate risks and support projects
- Represent the company in work council discussions and participate in site leadership when the Factory Manager is absent

Requisiti fondamentali

- Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
- Minimum 5 years in manufacturing or industrial operations
- Proven people leadership and team management experience
- Experience managing performance, productivity, quality, and cost targets
- Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement knowledge
- Experience in a complex, multinational manufacturing environment
- Formal leadership training
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (Green Belt with demonstrated delivery also valued)

- Leadership and people development
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Collaborative and open leadership style
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement methodologies (5S, RCA, Kaizen, VSM)
- KPI management and cost control

📌 Production Manager (100% on-site) (Taranto)
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