Do you have a background in Management Operations? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Then vestas has the opportunity for you!
Vestas Celtic Wind Technology > One Tool Unit > Tools – UK & Ireland
Vestas is a world-leading, renewable energy company that develops, builds, installs, and maintains wind turbines all over the globe. We are currently recruiting for an SCM Manager for our Tools Warehouse in Seaham, County Durham. If you have great skills in leading skilled and motivated employees, combined with high experience in Supply Chain Management or equivalent, then this may be the ideal opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will be:
The SCM Manager Tools is responsible for managing the strategic and operational aspects of a single warehouse or tool center. Reporting to the Head of Offshore or Onshore Tools, this role ensures local execution of strategy, compliance with standards, and achievement of performance targets while managing staff, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
1. Execute strategic and tactical plans for site operations
2. Ensure site compliance with Vestas processes and local regulations
3. Lead daily operations and staff performance
4. Drive site-level safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
5. Manage site budget and financial reporting
6. Recruit, train, and develop warehouse staff
Qualifications
7. Highly experienced in Business, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Science, or equivalent
8. 5- years of management experience in a complex matrix organization (mandatory)
9. International experience in a global multicultural environment (advantageous)
10. Proficiency in strategy development, change management, employee engagement, CRM, business case development, lean manufacturing, and supply chain management
11. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
12. Experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, BI, or equivalent ERP systems
13. Experienced in working with HSE, Safety
Competencies
As a person, we believe you have/are:
14. Enhanced interpersonal and communication skills
15. Ability to coach and lead skilled, motivated employees
16. Advanced stakeholder engagement proficiency
17. Proven individual and team performance under tight deadlines
18. Open-mindedness and effective information sharing
19. Adaptability to change and ambiguous circumstances
20. Safety-first-mindset
What we offer
We offer an exciting role with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within an inspiring, dynamic and international work environment. To play your part in the world-saving, renewable energy sector, apply now!
Additional information
Your work location will be GB Seaham, this will be an office based position.
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.
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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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