Process Improvement Specialist

Vestas • Brighton, CO

2d • $105,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree