Process Improvement Specialist

VestasBrighton, CO
$105,000 - $120,000Onsite

About The Position

At Vestas we are powered by the dream of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of motivated visionaries. Would you like to join us? Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

Requirements

  • Engineering / Operations degree or equivalent
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt + solid track record
  • Lean/CI coach certification (internal or external)
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations

Nice To Haves

  • OpEx roadmap deployment: Ability to define and deploy an OpEx roadmap linked to SQDCP gaps
  • Lean assessment and coaching: Ability to run lean assessments, coach teams, and confirm improvement implementation.
  • Portfolio and benefits tracking: Ability to track CI portfolio benefits and escalate deviations.
  • Lean and digital capability building: Ability to build lean/digital knowledge through training and coaching
  • Best practice sharing: Ability to capture and spread best practices across factories with adoption evidence.
  • Leadership skills: Decision quality, Delivers results, Builds effective teams, Instills trust

Responsibilities

  • Conduct scheduled safety walks and document findings and propose solutions
  • Collect and analyze data on work processes to assess workflow, time requirements, and costs for wind energy solutions.
  • Apply industrial engineering and productivity techniques to identify and implement process improvements.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, 5S, and Standard Work Instructions.
  • Facilitate and coach employee teams on problem-solving and productivity methods.
  • Coordinate and support Kaizen workshops, including VSM, to facilitate operational improvements.
  • Implement and maintain 5S standards and Daily Management practices on the shop floor.
  • Monitor and guide adherence to Standard Work and routing hours.
  • Assist in Lean conversion activities Lean Supply Chain practices.
  • Provide training and practical support for BPM, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Participate in NPI (New Product Introduction) activities, tech transfers, and SKD/CKD projects with a focus on standard work.
  • Contribute to PEX (Process Excellence) initiatives regionally and globally, including toolbox optimization.
  • Support structured problem-solving and targeted Kaizen events to resolve operational constraints.
  • Collaborate in monthly functional team meetings and summits.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
  • Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
  • Generous Paid Time Off policies
  • Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
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