Transport Group Lead

Vestas; Nakskov; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking an Internal Transport Manager to ensure smooth material flow between production and warehouse areas on site. You will lead 25–30 transport workers, focusing on safety, efficiency, and timely deliveries to support production schedules.

You will work day shifts on a 3‑1‑3‑7 12-hour rotation. The role requires Danish and English communication and prior on-site transport operations experience. Join a global renewable energy leader and shape critical logistics processes.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing on-site internal transport operations.
• Ability to motivate and coach your team toward KPIs.
• Knowledge of safety and quality processes, including reporting.
• Knowledge of 5S principles and lean transports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety in all internal transport activities.
• Oversee and coordinate on-site material movement between production and warehouse areas.
• Allocate resources and manage workflows according to transport requirements.
• Ensure employees are trained in accordance with the transport program.
• Implement and sustain 5S in your area.
• Ensure the correct use of transport planning systems.
• Motivate and lead your team to reach operational goals.

Skills

Danish language

English language

Transport management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Tools

Transport planning software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to keep production running and take responsibility for planning and managing internal transport operations? Would you also like to contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions? We are looking for a structured profile with strong collaboration skills to join our Warehouse and Transport department.

As the internal transport manager you will be responsible for managing internal transport operations on site, ensuring a smooth material flow between production and warehouse areas. You will manage approximately 25–30 blue‑collar transport workers, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and the timely delivery of materials to support production and shipping schedules.

Working closely with the Warehouse & Transport Manager and other Group Leads, you will ensure that internal transport processes meet operational standards and KPIs, maintain a safe work environment and optimise transport.

You will work on the day shift, following a production schedule based on a 3‑1‑3‑7 rotation of 12‑hour shifts. This involves working Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 07:00 to 19:40, followed by Sunday off, then Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 07:00 to 19:40, followed by a full week off.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety in all internal transport activities
• Oversee and coordinate on‑site material movement between production and warehouse areas
• Allocate resources and manage workflows according to transport requirements
• Ensure employees are trained in accordance with the transport training and development program
• Implement and sustain 5S principles in your area
• Ensure the correct use of transport planning systems
• Motivate and lead your team to reach operational goals

Qualifications

• Proficient communication skills in Danish and English (written and spoken)
• Demonstrated experience overseeing on‑site internal transport operations
• Ability to motivate and coach your team toward agreed KPIs
• Understanding of safety and quality processes, including reporting
• Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to work in a matrix organisation
• Solid development and improvement skills to identify and implement new processes
• Attention to detail while maintaining an overview of operations
• Ability to respond effectively to planned changes, with an innovative and receptive approach

Competences

• Effective and able to thrive in a changing organisation
• People‑ and process‑oriented, with a structured working style
• Comfortable working across different cultures
• Solid experience in transport or logistics management within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of and experience with 5S principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

What We Offer

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

We encourage applications in either Danish or English.

Additional Information

Contact: Head of Warehouse and Transport – Michael Kaare Pedersen – [phone]

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The recruitment process will close once the right candidate has been found.