Logistics Manager

Step into a pivotal logistics role at Vestas' Isle of Wight Blades Factory, where you'll oversee end-to-end material flow in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Step into a key position that blends leadership, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. If you would like to join a purpose-driven renewable energy leader offering robust development opportunities, great benefits, and the chance to shape a cleaner future. Apply today!

Vestas Technology & Operations> Manufacturing> Factory Material Management IOW

Located on the banks of the River Medina, the Isle of Wight Blades Factory manufactures blades for offshore wind projects.

The factory operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and employees over 300 people spread across two sites: West Medina Mills (manufacturing and an external logistics hub).

The Logistics Team consists of 3 direct reports to the Logistics Manager and 13 Warehouse workers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end planning adherence, from material inbound to shipment of finished products
• Lead performance, cost & team, incl. running KPI reviews with clear escalation
• Assess and ensure feasibility of OSP and derive production plans based on capacity to meet commitments

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent verified experience
• Lean Six Sigma Black belt or Green belt with documented history of delivering results
• Formal Leadership/ people management training (internal or external certification)
• Solid experience in manufacturing operations

Competencies

• Ability to own end-to-end logistics execution across inbound, warehouse, line feeding and outbound, ensuring delivery commitments are met and logistics trade offs are managed to protect production and customer requirements
• Ability to align logistics Execution with production planning, procurement, transport and quality, ensuring clear ownership, effective escalation and timely resolution of cross-functional execution issues
• Ability to manage and rebalance logistic resources and capacity across inbound, warehouse and outbound activities to address execution constraints, variability and short-term abstractions
• Leadership competencies: Decision quality, Drives results, builds effective teams and instills trust

What we offer

A key role in a high-impact production environment.

An experienced and collaborative team. Work alongside skilled professionals who take pride in quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Opportunities for growth and development. We support your professional journey through training, leadership development, and career progression.

A purpose-driven company culture. Become part of a sustainable energy company focused on purpose, where your contributions advance a cleaner tomorrow.

A safe and inclusive workplace. We prioritize safety, well-being, and respect for every individual on the shop floor and beyond.

25 days holiday plus public holidays. pension 7.5% company pension contribution, Privat health care, private dental. 10% bonus

Additional information

Location: GB, Isle of Wight

Expected travel up to 30 days annually.

If you have any further questions in regard to this position, you are welcome to reach out to James Luter, Head of IoW Blades on during normal working hours.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, 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. Please be advised to apply on or before 5th April 2026.

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DEIB Statement

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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.

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