Vestas Technology & Operations > Manufacturing > Production >Team Leader

You will be responsible for one of our production areas, where we build parts for assembling blades, grind, repair, paint, and weight the blades before releasing for shipment. Here you will be responsible for around 40 - 45 employees, hourly paid production workers.

In cooperation with Production Manager and Group lead colleagues you must ensure that production is delivering safely, in the right Quality according to delivery plan. Secure that the team is delivering according to the agreed production plan in its own process area.

In close collaboration with the Production Manager, Group Lead colleagues and support functions, secure a safe work environment, quality of the manufacturing/assembly process, and that the production lines and the team are running smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Secure safety in own area
• Secure delivering to the specified quality criteria
• Secure that the team is building according to the production requirements including allocating resources
• Secure that the employees are being trained according to the production training development program
• Secure 5S implementation in own area including waste stream
• Secure correct use of Production planning software/hardware
• Secure motivation and leadership in own department

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, with fluent local language (Danish) and English (written and oral)
• The motivation and the personality to continuously motivate and coach your team towards agreed KPI
• Understanding of safety and quality processes and reporting
• A team-oriented person who understands to work in a matrix organization and able to have a holistic view
• Good development and improvement skills where you can identify and implement new processes in own area
• Attention to detail is essential, but as a team leader, you should be able to step back and let the organization deliver while you secure the overview
• Managing and adjusting own behaviors to work effectively in the light of new information, changing situations, different environments, and Innovative and open-minded personality

Competences

• You are reliable and thrive with changes, in a rapid moving organization
• You are people and process oriented, and you are structured in your work
• You work with ease across different cultures
• You have solid experience of people management in a manufacturing environment e.g. in a chemical or with mechanical processes
• Six-sigma experience and a good understanding and experience with 5S
• Able to use Microsoft Office. SAP experience is desirable

What we offer

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

We encourage you to apply in either Danish or English.

Other details

• Work location: Nakskov, Denmark
• We are on the lookout for more than one Group Lead
• Production Manager Contacts:

Ulrik Winther Træde - +45 26 69 14 06, ultra@vestas.com

Johnny Christiansen - +45 40 45 64 72, jochn@vestas.com

• Application deadline: 24/11/2025
• Start date: 1 January, with flexibility to prioritize the right candidate

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.

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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 185 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 30,000 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.
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