At Vestas we are powered by the mission of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of motivated visionaries. Would you like to join us?
This is a great opportunity to join the growing wind industry. Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.
Senior Operations Manager
As a Senior Operations Manager at Vestas, you will be instrumental in implementing safety and operational strategy while overseeing the P&L for all sites within your region. Join us in our mission to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and improve operational efficiencies in the wind energy sector.
Responsibilities:
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- Support wind farm Service Managers in maintaining conditions that enhance team performance and productivity.
- Ensure customer satisfaction and set a strategy for customers and operations in the area
- Create Long Term Strategy and maintain regional P&L balance, KPIs, turnover and budget for the region in collaboration with the Regional Director and Business Vice President
- Safeguard effective deployment of resources, processes and procedures and make investment proposals to improve the Onshore Service organization and actively support business activities to increase operational and financial efficiency
- Ensure that health and safety at work and environmental policies are implemented, maintained, and updated as per local requirements
- Stay updated on the wind/sustainable energy market and development within your region
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required, along with relevant and applicable work experience in operations or a related field.
- 7-10 years of leadership experience (including 5+ years managing safety programs) and effective execution of multi-year financial planning (3-5 years)
- Experience in wind energy is strongly preferred; however, candidates with backgrounds in oil & gas, manufacturing, or large global organizations will also be considered
- Proven experience with leadership and people management
- Good business skills and a customer-focused, solution- and improvement-oriented mindset
- Financial insight and experience with full P&L responsibility, which includes knowledge of key figures and KPIs
- Valid driver's license, passport and ability to travel as needed to meet business milestones
- Will be required to safely climb a wind turbine
- Fluency in English, both verbally and in writing.
Competencies:
- Good leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate others
- You take full ownership of issues in your area until a solution has been identified and implemented
- Great communication skills, combined with a commercial and strategic mindset
- Experience with change and conflict management
- Good stakeholder management skills and a growth mindset, always aiming to understand the need of our customers
- Structured and focused on the important details, while thriving in an innovative and fast-growing environment
What We Offer:
We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's largest wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues who support each other.
- 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)
- Tuition assistance
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.
Nearest Major Market: Oklahoma City
Nearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma