HSE Execution Lead

Vestas; Denmark; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking an HSE Execution Lead to strengthen global HSE standards across our manufacturing footprint. You will partner with factory HSE leaders to embed systems, ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement using data-driven methods.

The role demands strong incident investigation skills, experience with ISO management systems (45001/9001/14001), and willingness to travel up to 50% while coaching teams across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Operational risk management in manufacturing.
• Experience with QHSE transformation and multi-site improvement.
• Experience with incident investigation and RCA methodologies (TapRoot).
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001.
• Data-driven problem solving (Six Sigma) with global leadership.
• Willingness to travel 50%+

Responsibilities

• Oversee HSE performance management across manufacturing locations, making sure key safety and compliance goals are met.
• Oversee HSE assurance activities, identifying gaps and ensuring effective mitigation plans are implemented.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual HSE performance reporting and management reviews.
• Plan and oversee internal HSE audit programmes, ensuring consistent execution across factories.
• Conduct HSE audits and support sites in enhancing local audit processes and controls.
• Review and support incident investigations, supporting root cause analysis, learning, and preventive actions.

Skills

Operational risk

QHSE transformation

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Data-driven solving

Global leadership

Travel 50%

Job description

At Vestas, safety is at the heart of everything we do. As our HSE Execution Lead, you will play a pivotal role in supporting consistent, high-performing Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards across our global manufacturing footprint. Working as part of the HSE Manufacturing team within the Global HSE function, you will help shape a robust safety culture by ensuring HSE management systems, standards, and processes are effectively embedded at site level, supporting both regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

People Culture > Global Health, Safety Environment > HSE Manufacturing

This is an opportunity to improve HSE performance on a global scale. Working closely with factory HSE leaders and key stakeholders, you will identify risks, address performance gaps, and support ongoing improvement through a data-informed and systematic approach. Acting as a trusted advisor and coach, you will help prioritize the most critical HSE opportunities, share best practices across the organization, and ensure our manufacturing sites remain safe, compliant, and focused on delivering sustainable results.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will oversee the execution and governance of HSE performance across Vestas Manufacturing, promoting assurance, compliance, and ongoing improvement on a global scale.

• Oversee HSE performance management across manufacturing locations, making sure key safety and compliance goals are met
• Oversee HSE assurance activities, identifying gaps and ensuring effective mitigation plans are implemented
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual HSE performance reporting and management reviews
• Plan and oversee internal HSE audit programmes, ensuring consistent execution across factories
• Conduct HSE audits and support sites in enhancing local audit processes and controls
• Review and support incident investigations, supporting root cause analysis, learning, and preventive actions

Qualifications

We are looking for a professional with the following qualifications and experience

• Solid experience in operational risk management within a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing QHSE transformation and continuous improvement across multiple sites
• Practical experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies, such as TapRoot
• Solid knowledge of integrated management systems (such as: ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001)
• Experience applying data-driven problem-solving methodologies, such as Six Sigma, combined with leadership experience in a global organisation
• Willingness to travel 50% of time throughout the year, with experience leading managers and geographically dispersed teams considered beneficial

Competencies

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work with and engage people at all levels of the organisation
• Structured and data-driven approach to decision-making, with a focus on execution and measurable results
• Solid governance mindset, ensuring high standards of compliance, consistency, and operational excellence
• Ability to balance attention to detail with a clear focus on business priorities and outcomes
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to create trusted connections across teams worldwide
• Demonstrated ability to guide transformation and support continuous improvement across a complex global organization

What we offer

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety, and you will work among colleagues who support one another.

Additional information

Location: Based at a Vestas manufacturing site in Denmark, or the HQ in Aarhus. Alternatively, you can be based from another manufacturing site in Europe, when not traveling.

This position requires approximately 50% of time travelling per year.

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.

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.