Repair Manager

Vestas • Brighton, CO

5d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

As the manager of the Wind Turbine Repair Shop, you will oversee all aspects of operations to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient repair and refurbishment of wind turbine components. You will promote a culture of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence, while maintaining strict adherence to safety and environmental standards

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility (lead, supervisor, manager)
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Experience in large scale manufacturing, experience in wind
• Technical background in mechanical, composites, or electrical engineering
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, (Green Belt or higher), OSHA, ISO 9001, 45001, 14001

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all safety regulations and company policies by implementing initiatives that improve workplace safety and reduce risk
• Promote a proactive safety culture through training, audits, and incident investigations
• Manage daily shop operations including scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure repaired components meet OEM and customer specifications
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality issues
• Collaborate with engineering and Quality Assurance teams to implement best practices
• Implement and sustain lean principles to optimize workflow, reduce waste, and improve productivity
• Manage 5S initiatives to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
• Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, turnaround time, and cost efficiency as well as execute strategy through Strategic Deployment targets
• Ensure timely delivery of repaired components to internal and external customers
• Build and maintain stakeholder relations across Vestas' full value chain (technology, manufacturing, service)
• People performance and development dialogue, including one-to-one, target setting, training and development plans
• Identify and pursue new growth opportunities
• Encourage a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth
• All other duties 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)
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager