Quality Supervisor

Vestas; Denmark; In loco; DKK 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vestas is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the Quality Technician organization across all shifts, ensuring robust quality control and efficient issue resolution on the shop floor.

You will drive training, coaching, and performance improvements while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and QMS requirements. This pivotal role emphasizes visible leadership and cross‑functional collaboration to safeguard product quality and manufacturing excellence.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or operational leadership roles.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in structured problem-solving methods (8D, A3, 5-Why, RCA).
• Strong communication and collaboration across functions and levels.
• Familiar with Quality Core Tools (SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA).
• Experience with ISO 9001 standards and quality compliance.

Mansioni

• Manage and develop the site’s Quality Technician organization across all shifts.
• Ensure inspections, non-conformance handling, product releases, and documentation follow standards.
• Develop team through coaching, training, and feedback.
• Solve complex quality issues using structured methods (8D, 5-Why, RCA).
• Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Support audits, QMS reviews, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Safety, and Quality stakeholders.
• Promote a quality-first culture through visible leadership.

Conoscenze

Quality leadership

Team coaching

Problem solving

Quality documentation

Stakeholder management

English

Danish

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Strumenti

SPC

FMEA

Control Plans

MSA

ISO 9001

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you ready to manage and develop a skilled Quality Technician team while reinforcing the quality culture in our factory? If so, we’d like to hear from you. The Quality Department serves as the factory’s frontline quality organization, providing 24/7 shopfloor support. The team is responsible for product inspection, product release, non-conformance management, quality escalation, and supporting daily manufacturing operations. Through close collaboration with production leadership and hourly employees, the department supports adherence to quality standards, effective problem-solving, and continuous improvement across the site.

Technology & Operations> Blades Manufacturing> Quality

As Quality Supervisor, you will manage the site's Quality Technician organization and ensure the effective execution of quality control activities across all shifts. You will be responsible for developing team capabilities, supporting the resolution of quality issues, maintaining compliance with quality and safety requirements, and promoting a consistent quality-first culture through visible leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the site’s Quality Technician organization, ensuring adequate coverage, capability, and performance across all shifts.
• Ensure quality inspections, non-conformance management, product release activities, and quality documentation are executed consistently in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Develop team capabilities through training, coaching, competency assessments, and continuous feedback.
• Resolve complex quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, 8D, containment activities, and root cause analysis), ensuring timely escalation and closure of issues.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance product quality and operational performance.
• Support and facilitate audits, quality reviews, and compliance activities while ensuring the timely closure of findings and corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Safety, and Quality stakeholders to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote and maintain a robust quality and safety culture through visible leadership and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field, or an equivalent technical qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or operational leadership roles.
• Previous experience leading, coaching, or supervising teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills with practical experience using structured methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5-Why, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Solid communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Experience with Quality Core Tools, including SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.
• Experience working with ISO 9001 standards and quality compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality assurance principles.

Competencies

• Effective leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to develop, motivate, and engage teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Danish
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems using structured methodologies such as 5-Why, 8D, and A3.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and ensure consistent execution of critical quality activities.
• Good understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality standards.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Skill in making informed decisions within a demanding manufacturing environment.
• High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail.

What We Offer

This is a unique opportunity to take on a key leadership role within Quality Operations. You will be empowered to shape team performance, improve quality, and advance manufacturing excellence through close collaboration with stakeholders across the factory.

As this is a newly established role and organization, you will have a unique opportunity to build and develop the site’s dedicated Quality Technician function, creating the structure, culture, and ways of working that will support quality performance for years to come.

You will play a pivotal role in transitioning the Quality Technicians into a centralized quality organization and establishing an effective team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

We offer a challenging and rewarding environment with great opportunities for professional and personal development, where your leadership will have a visible and lasting impact on

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.