EHS Execution Lead

Vestas•Windsor, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Execution Lead supports consistent, high-performing Health, Safety, and Environment (EHS) standards across Vestas’s global manufacturing footprint. As part of the EHS Manufacturing team within the Global EHS function, the role helps embed EHS management systems, standards, and processes at site level to support regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Working closely with factory EHS leaders and stakeholders, the role identifies risks and performance gaps and supports ongoing improvement through a systematic, data-informed approach. It serves as a trusted advisor and coach, helps prioritize EHS opportunities, shares best practices, and supports safe, compliant manufacturing sites. The role joins Senior Management teams in the Manufacturing organization and EHS Manufacturing and indirectly performance-leads multiple EHS functions globally through a transformation. The position requires approximately 50% travel annually. When not traveling, it is onsite five days per week, Monday through Friday, at either the Windsor or Brighton site in Colorado.

Requirements

Solid experience in operational risk management within a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing QEHS transformation and continuous improvement across multiple sites.
Practical experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies, such as TapRoot.
Solid knowledge of integrated management systems, such as ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
Experience applying data-driven problem-solving methodologies, such as Six Sigma, combined with leadership experience in a global organization.
Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time throughout the year.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage people at all organizational levels.
Structured, data-driven decision-making focused on execution and measurable results.
A strong governance mindset and commitment to compliance, consistency, and operational excellence.
Ability to balance attention to detail with business priorities and outcomes.
Collaborative approach and ability to build trusted connections across teams worldwide.
Ability to guide transformation and support continuous improvement across a complex global organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading managers and geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee EHS performance management across manufacturing locations and ensure key safety and compliance goals are met.
Oversee EHS assurance activities, identify gaps, and ensure effective mitigation plans are implemented.
Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual EHS performance reporting and management reviews.
Plan and oversee internal EHS audit programs to ensure consistent execution across factories.
Conduct EHS audits and support sites in improving local audit processes and controls.
Review and support incident investigations, including root cause analysis, organizational learning, and preventive actions.
Work with factory EHS leaders and stakeholders to identify risks, address performance gaps, prioritize improvement opportunities, and share best practices.