Do you have experience as an operative leader and with financial responsibility? Are you considering yourself a people person who can coordinate with different stakeholders and enjoy a varied workweek? Then this position as Field Supervisor in Kristinehamn is the one for you!
Region NCE > SBU NCE Service > Kristinehamn/Örebro
Service Sweden is part of the Vestas Northern business unit, which focuses on selling, constructing, and operating onshore wind power plants. Service North which consists of Norway and Sweden, operate under a unified management structure that oversees operational activities and customer relationships across both countries.
A Vestas Service Field Supervisor is an immediate manager for a group of around 20-25 service technicians and responsible for carrying out the company strategy in this area.
Responsibilities
As a Field Supervisor you are expected to:
- Supervise 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
- Engage regularly to cooperate and communicate with stakeholders in Service Sweden/Nordic, other internal departments, such as other Team leaders in field, planning, lean, admin, projects, PFO, technical support, Special Task and QSE functions and also with externally stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to regional laws and regulations, handle and follow up on Safety reporting as well as conduct safety walks
- Have a good business sense and good economical understanding in order to manage results
- To be a skilled supervisor and motivator and to guide others by delegating appropriate responsibility
- Approve technician absence and timesheets
Qualifications
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in both English and Swedish
- Financial Responsibility: Experience managing budgets and economic responsibilities
- Strategic Improvement: Skilled in implementing improvements and presenting effective business cases
- Focus Establishment: Skill in creating direction and setting expectations that align with Vestas' quality, safety, and cost criteria while preserving high standards
- Understanding, application ability and willingness to work with and implement in your team Continuous Improvement methodology (experience in t.ex. Lean, Six Sigma or Agile)
- IT skills that enable handling administrative and information processing tasks
- Drivers license B for Sweden
Competencies
We believe you possess solid experience in supporting a team, that will allow for you to act as a good example and communicate in a clear and understandable way to the team. That you have the capacity to reflect on your behaviors and thus can face choices with a steady assurance. Your work approach is characterized by simplicity, responsibility and getting people working and solving issues together.
- People Leadership
- Minimum of 2 years' experience supervising teams of at least 10 people
- Educational or work background that has provided readiness for working with numbers and logical problem solving
- Comfortable with attaining goals and knowing how to get results through others
- Contribute to creating an environment focused on continuous learning and growth
- A health and safety mindset by observing rules, internal instructions, correct use of personal protective equipment and having an attentive approach towards reporting
What we offer
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, productive, and international work environment in the renewable energy sector. We highly value initiative, accountability, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will have good opportunities to build your career in Vestas, when demonstrating aspiration, capacity, and potential.
Additional information
Your primary work location will be Kristinehamn, Sweden where onsite management is expected.
You should expect some travel activity, approximately 50 days per year.
If the above match your skills and qualifications, please apply no later than 03.08.2025. Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
For additional information about the position, please contact: Recruiter Rebecka Thorell at [email protected] or Area Supervisor Carsten Kjaer at [email protected].
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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 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.
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.
