Production Manager

Vestas•Windsor, CO

1d•$91,000 - $121,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager leads daily manufacturing operations to deliver the production plan safely, efficiently, and with high quality. This role is accountable for performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people (SQDCP), ensuring solid governance, disciplined execution, and a continuous improvement mindset. The Manager builds the skills of the production team, supports problem solving and Kaizen efforts, and ensures adherence to all Vestas standards, HSE requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in operations management, Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Consistent results in meeting production targets, improving KPIs, and overseeing continuous improvement projects
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflow improvement, and production planning
Effective team leadership skills, including the capacity to mentor, coach, and develop employees throughout the organization

Nice To Haves

Safety culture leadership
Production planning and scheduling
Process optimization and continuous improvement
Data-driven decision-making (KPIs, scrap analysis)
Team development and coaching
Performance management
Conflict resolution and employee relations

Responsibilities

Apply all safety policies and support efforts to improve the site’s safety culture
Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Make sure products comply with quality standards and take corrective action when issues arise
Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
Oversee daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
Develop and manage production schedules; adjust plans as needed to meet customer demand.
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and hourly production associates.
Conduct performance evaluations and manage workforce planning, including hiring and training.