Group Lead - Night Shift

Are you a people-focused leader who thrives on guiding teams toward shared goals? We are looking for a Group Lead for our night shift who can inspire and develop a team while ensuring effective collaboration and effective 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 together.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Manufacturing > Production > Team Leader

You will be responsible for Shell Operations Support (SOS). SOS ensures smooth and efficient production by supplying and delivering sub-components to the main mold. The department manages all crane operations, maintains machine readiness (glue, coating, and infusion), and oversees material ordering, flow, and timely delivery to the production line.

You will be responsible for approximately 40–45 hourly paid production employees. In close cooperation with the Production Manager and fellow Group Lead colleagues, you will ensure that production is delivered safely, at the required quality level, and in line with the delivery plan.

You will work on the night shift, where the production schedule follows a 3-1-3-7 rotation of 12-hour shifts. This means working Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, followed by Sunday off, then working Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and subsequently having a full week off.

Responsibilities

The SOS Leader is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable department performance by improving results across SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People). This includes:

• Safety (S): Promote and enforce a good safety culture, ensuring all crane operations, material handling, and machine activities are carried out safely and in compliance with standards
• Quality (Q): Ensure sub-components and services delivered to the main mold meet defined quality requirements and support stable production output
• Delivery (D): Secure the timely supply of materials, sub-components, and machine readiness to maintain uninterrupted production flow
• Cost (C): Optimize resource utilization, reduce waste, and control operational costs within the department
• People (P): Lead, coach, and develop operators to build an effective and engaged team with clear roles, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset

You will also be responsible for daily operational management, planning and prioritization, cross-functional coordination, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to support overall production performance.

Qualifications

• Solid focus on safety leadership and compliance, with the ability to build a proactive safety culture
• Demonstrated experience in production, manufacturing, or operations within composites, wind energy, or heavy industry, including leadership responsibility
• Solid people management skills, with the ability to lead, coach, and develop employees while building engagement and accountability
• Solid understanding of SQDCP principles (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) and the ability to support performance and continuous improvement
• Well-developed organizational and coordination skills that help keep machines ready and materials moving smoothly into production
• Ability to identify issues, implement solutions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to adjust behavior and work effectively in changing situations, environments, and priorities

Competencies

• Effective communication skills, ensuring clarity, consistency, and transparency at all levels of the organization
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop a diverse team, promoting engagement, accountability, and consistent performance
• Improvement-focused mindset with a focus on continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, quality, and cost
• Effective decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve operational challenges in difficult situations
• Ability to respond to changing production demands while maintaining performance and focus
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cultures
• Experience with Six Sigma and a solid understanding of 5S
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience

What We Offer

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

Additional Information

Work location: Nakskov, Denmark

Contact person: Ulrik Winther Træde (Production Manager), +45 28 45 36 72

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The recruitment process will close 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 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.