Maintenance Supervisor - Nightshift

Vestas; Denmark; Presencial; DKK 550.000 - 750.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vestas is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead night shift maintenance in our blades manufacturing facility. You will oversee safety, reliability, and availability of production equipment while developing your team and driving operational excellence.

In this role you will manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, coach technicians, and collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues. Strong leadership in Danish and English is essential.

Formación

• Technical qualification or degree in Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience leading technicians or maintenance teams in production.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS/ERP or maintenance systems.
• Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.
• Project management experience beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Lead safety initiatives and promote 5S and safety auditing across maintenance teams.
• Coach and develop technicians, manage performance and training.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize reliability.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering to resolve issues.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team Development

Problem Solving

Safety Management

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Data-driven

Danish & English

Educación

Engineering or related degree

Herramientas

CMMS

ERP systems

Lean Six Sigma

Descripción del empleo

Do you bring maintenance leadership experience and thrive in an active manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy developing people, improving reliability, and ensuring safe and efficient operations?

At Vestas, we are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to lead our night shift maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and availability of production equipment while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Technology & Operations > Blades Manufacturing > Maintenance Support

You will play a key role in developing your team, optimizing maintenance performance, and contributing to the production of sustainable energy solutions used around the world.

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Encourage a consistent commitment to safety across all maintenance activities and teams.
• Support continuous improvement in safety awareness and behaviors through coaching and development.
• Conduct regular safety walks, audits, and workplace inspections.
• Support and collaborate with Safety Representatives to ensure effective safety initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of workplace organization through 5S principles.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and specialists.
• Conduct regular performance and development discussions, providing clear feedback and direction.
• Ensure employees are appropriately trained and qualified for their roles.
• Build an engaged and motivated team focused on delivering operational excellence.
• Manage workforce planning, attendance, shift allocation, and resource coordination.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Manage the execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure equipment reliability and availability to support production targets.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve operational challenges.

Quality & Operational Performance

• Ensure maintenance work is completed in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Support defect reduction initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor key performance indicators and take actions to improve maintenance effectiveness.
• Contribute to meeting department objectives related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Cost Management

• Support maintenance budget targets through effective planning and resource utilization.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce maintenance-related costs.
• Ensure responsible management of spare parts, materials, and maintenance resources.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification, apprenticeship, vocational education, or degree in Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience within a manufacturing, maintenance, or industrial environment.
• Experience leading technicians or maintenance teams in a production environment.
• Solid understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Experience with CMMS, ERP, or maintenance management systems.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Project management experience is beneficial.

Competencies

• Effective leadership skills with a focus on team growth and development.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a changing production environment.
• Structured approach to problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to monitor and improve KPIs.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Ability to build trust, collaborate effectively, and support through change.
• Good communication skills in both Danish and English

What We Offer

At Vestas, you will join an exciting role with opportunities for both professional and personal development.

You will become part of an open and collaborative culture built around our core values of Simplicity, Collaboration, Accountability, and Passion. Together, we are helping to accelerate the global transition to sustainable energy.

In addition, we offer:

• A key leadership role within a top sustainable energy company.
• The opportunity to contribute to operational performance and equipment reliability.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Great career and development opportunities in a global organization.
• The chance to contribute to the green energy transition every day.

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.

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.