Field Supervisor - Vaasa

Vestas; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Field Supervisor in Vaasa, Finland, to lead a team of service technicians within the Region NCE – Service Onshore North. The role focuses on executing service plans, driving safety, quality and cost efficiency while developing the team and ensuring cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of leadership experience, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to motivate staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience leading teams of at least 10 people with readiness for working with numbers and problem solving.
• Ability to deliver results through others and manage performance discussions.
• Comfortable handling tough discussions to drive team outcomes.
• Experience contributing to a learning organization and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the most efficient execution of the plan, setting operational expectations and routines for technicians.
• Follow up performance, ensuring safety, quality and timeliness of work and reporting progress.
• Be responsible for hiring of and performance discussions with technicians.
• Proactively cooperate with stakeholders in Service Sweden/Nordic and other internal departments.
• Be aligned with company decisions and follow processes adequate for the service business.
• Maintain strong business sense and economical understanding to produce results.
• Lead by example as a strong people leader and motivator.

Skills

People Leadership

Budget Management

Strategic Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

English Communication

Job description

Location

Vaasa, Pohjanmaa, FI

Work experience

Team Leader

Contract type

Full-Time

Job Family

Field Operations

Region / Service Details

EVP NCE – Region NCE – Service Onshore North – Service Finland

Vestas Service Field Supervisor is an immediate manager for a group of around 20 service technicians and responsible for carrying out the company strategy in this area. Preparing for the future as well as ensuring performance and a professional mindset in the team today are required to succeed as a leader in this role.

Field Supervisor has the operational responsibility for their area including performance and budget targets. Activities affecting the operational part of the business is the responsibility of the Field Supervisor with the goal to develop the business becoming more efficient in close cooperation with the Planner. The Field Supervisor has the people management responsibility of their employees. This person is part of a group of Field Supervisors who are sharing the work of improving cross-functional collaboration and improvements in our field work. A Field Supervisor is occasionally delegated tasks or projects by the Area Manager. Field Supervisor position is one of the organisational leadership pipelines into Area Manager position, but also prepares for leadership work elsewhere in the organisation as well.

As a Field Supervisor you are expected to:

• Manage the most efficient execution of the plan that was made. Setting operational expectations and creating effective routines for technicians, following up performance by assuring safety, quality and timeliness of work and reporting conducted by technicians and constantly looking for ways to optimize and improve on safety, quality and cost.
• Be responsible for hiring of and performance discussions with technicians
• Proactively cooperate and communicate with other stakeholders in Service Sweden/Nordic and externally as well as other internal departments, such as other Field Supervisors in field, planning, lean, admin, projects, PFO, technical support, Special Task and QSE functions
• Be aligned with Company decisions and follow processes that are adequate for the service business
• Have a good business sense and good economical understanding in order to produce results
• To be a strong people leader and motivator who leads by delegating appropriate responsibility

Qualifications

People Leadership

• Minimum of 2 years' experience leading teams of at least 10 people Educational or work background that has provided readiness for working with numbers and logical problem solving
• Comfortable with delivering and knowing how to get results through others
• Skilled in taking the tough discussions to get what you expect from your team
• Contribute to developing a learning organization

Business Acumen

• Demonstrated experience managing financial responsibilities such as budgets, revenue targets, and utilization goals
• Educational or practical background of minimum 3 years

Competencies

• Ability to operationalize a strategy for your own area
• Ability to convert targets received into operational excellence and work requirements for your staff as well as aligning the organization with the strategy (f.ex. on cost or safety)
• Comfortable with direction and expectation setting within Vestas quality, safety and cost focus as well as maintaining standards
• Understanding, application ability and willingness to work with and implement in your team Continuous Improvement methodology (experience in f.ex. Lean, Six Sigma or Agile)

Collaboration and Communication

• Breaking silo thinking makes sense to you
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and spoken English

Personal characteristics

• Openness to being questioned on your thinking and receiving constructive criticism and feedback
• The Vestas values and leadership behaviors Simplicity, Collaboration, Accountability and Passion are something you want to be part of promoting through leading by example

What we offer

Our employees are our most valuable asset. Apart from an attractive salary and benefits, You get to work in a diverse team with motivated Field Supervisors, Service Technicians, and other functions in a stimulating environment of an established fast-growing international company, where good communication and leadership are the keys to good results.

Additional information

This role is located in Vaasa.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills.

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.