Production Manager (Windsor, CO, US, 80550-3397)

About the role

Lead daily manufacturing operations at the Windsor Blades Factory, driving execution of production plans across all shifts to produce advanced wind turbine blades. This role ensures production targets, quality standards, and takt time objectives are met while optimizing labor, equipment, and material utilization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and takt time objectives are achieved.
• Make operational decisions to maintain takt adherence, resolve deviations, and prevent delays.
• Drive performance management through KPI reviews, structured escalations, and corrective action plans.
• Optimize labor, equipment, and material utilization to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Plan and execute efficient changeovers with minimal losses and quality risk.
• Support production planning and resource allocation for special projects and changing business demands.
• Serve as the production representative during cross-functional operational meetings and coordinate actions with supporting departments.
• Organize and lead the production team, ensuring required competency levels and maintaining an accurate qualification matrix.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, group leads, and production team members.
• Conduct regular shop floor audits to reinforce standard work, safety expectations, and operational discipline.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Champion a world-class safety culture by ensuring compliance with Vestas, OSHA, EPA, and environmental requirements.
• Drive adherence to safety programs, PPE requirements, permits, and 5S standards.
• Escalate safety incidents promptly and lead follow-up actions.
• Drive adherence to quality systems and achieve Cost of Quality (COQ) performance objectives.
• Lead structured problem solving, root cause analysis (RCA), 5-Why/8D, and Kaizen activities to eliminate losses and improve stability.
• Drive VSM, takt planning, line balancing, and standard work improvements to optimize flow and reduce waste.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) are implemented, validated, and sustained.
• Analyze production trends and operational data to eliminate recurring issues and improve performance.
• Compile, analyze, and report production data; maintain KPI boards and ensure data accuracy.
• Ensure MES/ERP system execution and data integrity, including correction of booked work and materials.
• Use SAP, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing systems to manage production performance and reporting.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and minimize shrink for floor stock.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Minimum 3 years managing a production department of 200+ employees.
• Documented Lean manufacturing experience (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, RCA, 5-WHY/8D, 5S).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software (SAP preferred).

Essential Functions

• Ability to lead and collaborate cross-functionally in a professional, respectful manner.
• Ability to manage teams effectively and deliver results under changing priorities.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions with limited standardization.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to leadership and cross-functional groups.

Benefits

• Benefits coverage within your first month.
• State-of-the-art Training Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Excellent 401(k) Plan.
• Annual bonus.

Pay

The salary range for this role is between $91,000 - $121,000 per year.

Job Type: Full-time