Group Lead

Are you a people-focused leader who thrives on guiding teams toward shared goals? We are looking for a Group Lead who can inspire and develop a team while ensuring effective collaboration and good results. In this role, you will play a key part in turning strategy into action and creating an environment where both people and performance grow.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Manufacturing > Production > Team Leader

You will be responsible for one of our production areas, where we manufacture components for blade assembly, as well as perform grinding, repair, painting, and blade weighing prior to shipment.

You will lead a team of approximately 40–45 hourly-paid production employees. In close cooperation with the Production Manager and fellow Group Leads, you will ensure that production is delivered safely, with the right quality, and in accordance with the delivery plan.

In Nakskov, the production schedule follows a 3-1-3-7 rotation with 12-hour shifts. This means working Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, followed by a day off on Sunday. You will then work Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday before having a full week off.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe production environment
• Deliver products in line with defined quality standards
• Ensure the team meets production requirements, including resource allocation
• Ensure employees are trained according to the production training program
• Coordinate 5S implementation, including waste management on site
• Maintain correct use of production planning systems (software and hardware)
• Provide continuous motivation and leadership development for the team

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, with fluency in Danish and English (written and spoken)
• The motivation and personality to inspire and coach your team toward agreed KPIs
• Understanding of safety and quality processes, including reporting
• A team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work in a matrix organization and maintain a holistic view
• Solid development and improvement skills, with the ability to identify and implement new processes
• Attention to detail, combined with the ability to maintain an overview and delegate effectively
• Ability to adjust behavior to new information, changing situations, and different environments

Competencies

• You thrive in a changing organization
• You are both people- and process-oriented, and work in a structured manner
• You collaborate effectively across cultures
• You have solid people management experience in a manufacturing environment (e.g. chemical or mechanical processes)
• Experience with Six Sigma and a good understanding of 5S
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience

What We Offer

An exciting and complex role in a global renewable energy company, with opportunities for both professional and personal development. You will help shape a critical production area within Vestas and become part of a collaborative, international team.

We encourage you to apply in either Danish or English.

Additional Information

• Work location: Nakskov, Denmark

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The position will be closed once the right candidate has been found.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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 200 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 39,000 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.