Manager, Continuous Improvement (m/f/d)

Nordex Group•Chicago, IL

3d•$116,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The role of Manager Continuous Improvement directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Manager Continuous Improvement, you will be responsible to lead and execute operational and strategical initiatives throughout the Service Organization, which will result in reduction of cost per MW, improved turbine performance and site optimization throughout North America. This includes driving a successful site start-up of new projects.

Requirements

A Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
10+ years of relevant experience in the renewables industry
Experience coaching, mentoring, and training others to support Continuous Improvement and operational transformations across an organization or area.
Must be a visionary as well as an analytical thinker with a proven track record in successfully building highly effective teams and implementing best practices in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Very strong hands-on mentality with supportive mindset towards operations team. Strong teamplayer
Proven ability to lead and align an organization with diverse disciplines and global reach
Passion for developing talent and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engagement.
Demonstrated ability to lead transformation and effectively engage stakeholders.
Exceptional strategic consulting skills deeply listens and responds with agility.
Navigates complex organizational and business dynamics, including the ability to influence and partner with the leadership
Strong executive presence and resonant communication at all levels. Experience framing communications for executive/employees’ audiences
Strategic and systems thinker who proactively anticipates business risks and has a strong drive for execution. Balances need to create an exceptional workforce experience with the need to deliver operational efficiency
Knowledge and experience with Lean Management/ Lean Six Sigma principles
Thorough knowledge of Service processes
Ability to organize/prioritize work, meet deadlines, prepare plans and reports
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural skills
Strong Analytical skills
Solution-Oriented. Ability to identify solutions to complex problems.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to direct others without direct authority
Highly motivated and business orientated
Capable of working independently and with different cultures and environments
Excellent computer skills to include MS Office Suite applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as necessary.
Fluent in the English language
Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Drives and manages the cost per MW program.
Drives Service operational excellence through the management of continuous improvement projects.
Leads projects for recovery of wind farm that has been operating below expectations. Identify shortfalls, deficiencies, and any other issues negatively impacting the operations of the wind farm. Develop and implement goals and KPI’s to ensure improved performance towards meeting contractual obligations. Return the wind farm to the contractually required level of performance.
Supports the new site integration
Coaches, trains & mentors Site Management Team.
Prepares monthly reporting on individual project status.
Conducts studies in cost management techniques, productivity/efficiency & identifies necessary improvement projects.
Leads the change process by working closely with sites and the rest of the Site Leadership Team.
Leads, trains & monitors the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in service operations, meeting individual and group targets.
Gathers, collects, organizes, prioritizes, and conducts statistical analysis and presents data concerning business and/or project opportunities
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor