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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.

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Are you the new logistic and planning coordinator we need for our repair team in Brighton? Do you have a mindset towards optimal planning of repair and demand from customer and warehouse management skills together with a solid understanding of the wind industry? Then you are exactly the one we are looking for.

Responsibilities

• Draw up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Evaluate production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine processes, tools, and human resource requirements
• Update technicians work scheduled.
• Coordinate activities of all departments responsible for delivering products to customers on plan
• Provide the weekly and yearly production plans
• Create, distribute, and maintain Service repair Orders according to the plan.
• Create and maintain PO's
• Coordinate with team leaders, supervisor, warehouse, purchasing and shipping departments to monitor the progress of work through the organization
• Evaluate and determine lead-time and safety stock levels for manufactured items
• Evaluate material usage and initiate BOM changes and process improvements as needed
• Coordinate periodic and annual inventory counts
• Plan and execute stock cont.
• Review service repair Orders for labor and material cost accuracy
• Close service repair Orders and work with Finance on material and labor cost deviations
• Assist with scheduling repairs
• Train Production personnel on performing inventory transactions and material management process improvements
• Assist with ongoing projects such as Kanban set-up, uncontrolled floor stock and backflushing
• Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times
• Plan sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of technicians.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
• Prepare Daily management reports
• Prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment
• Work on other projects as needed
• Other tasks as assigned
  
  

Requirements:

• Ability to complete daily and weekly reports
• Ability to manage ERP systems
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Solve problems analytically; search out relevant information and gauge its importance when making decisions
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms in English
• Ability to translate specific goals into action and follow through to achieve goals
  
  

Competencies:

• Bachelor of Science in Production Engineering ideally. Three to five years direct planning experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
  
  

Salary: $80K-$95K

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 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 185 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 30,000 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.

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.