Are you interested in helping transform manufacturing through Lean Excellence? As Senior Specialist, Performance & Capability, you will define and set the Lean strategy for our global Nacelles Manufacturing organization, shaping how nine factories operate and improve. This is a highly visible role where you'll partner with leaders at all levels and deliver sustainable operational excellence on a global scale.
Vestas Technology & Operations > Nacelles Manufacturing > Nacelles Concept
The Performance & Capability Department is responsible for establishing and governing NAC Manufacturing standards, concepts, capabilities, and performance frameworks throughout the product lifecycle.
The department translates manufacturing strategy into scalable, standardized, and repeatable manufacturing systems through Manufacturing Concepts & Strategy; Lean & Performance Excellence; Flow Engineering & Digital Manufacturing; and Training Governance & Capability Development
The organization serves as the bridge between product development, industrialization, manufacturing operations, and manufacturing excellence, ensuring manufacturability, capability readiness, standardization, and continuous improvement are embedded from concept development through product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Competencies
What we offer
At Vestas, you will have the opportunity to improve Lean Manufacturing across a global Nacelles manufacturing network. This highly visible senior specialist role helps shape manufacturing lean strategy, operational excellence, and organizational capability development. You will work alongside technical experts and engineers across Manufacturing, Engineering, Digital, and Product Development, supporting large-scale transformation initiatives that improve performance, standardization, and competitiveness. In return, we offer a collaborative and innovative environment where skills are valued, continuous learning is encouraged, and your contributions directly support the global transition to sustainable energy.
Additional information
Location: DK, Aarhus
Expected travel up to 60 days per year
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 10th October 2026.
Our commitment to a fair hiring.
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.
DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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