Head of HSE Manufacturing

2 weeks ago

Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Vestas Full time

Job Family: Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Would it motivate you to grow your career in a truly global and innovative organization, where you set the limit for your development? If your answer is yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Vestas

People & Culture > Global Health Safety & Environment

The HSE department is focused on supporting and empowering Vestas to build HSE capacity at every level of the organization. It is our goal to ensure that every leader and employee has access to the necessary tools, systems, and processes to ensure everyone goes home safely every day.

Responsibilities

  1. Serve as a key member of the Global HSE Leadership Team, contributing to the development and implementation of global HSE strategy.
  2. Provide strategic input into the tactical plan ensuring it reflects the HSE Risk profile for Manufacturing and ensure all Manufacturing operations understand their legal obligations and have appropriate systems and processes to ensure they are compliant and the HSE MS is consistently carried out across all Manufacturing sites and work practices are aligned to Global minimum standards.
  3. Review HSE data for the purposes of identifying both current and emerging risks and collaborate with Factories to implement improvements and support factories to fulfill Safety and Environmental objectives and ensure there is a culture of HSE operational continuous improvement.
  4. Execute Global Tactical initiatives ensuring they are embedded within the respective factories and ensure incident investigations and associated RCA are completed and lessons learnt are shared across all sites and execute and support appropriate assurance processes and audits per the Global HSE Assurance Framework.
  5. Support with all HSE matters as part of the 'Vestas way to market' for all new factories and platforms and ensure adequate coordination between R&D and Manufacturing with respect to the establishment and transfer of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
  6. Execute all Environmental management system processes to ensure the consistent CSRD reporting as required by ESG and facilitate reporting of key HSE data metrics as required.
  7. Support the Factories in driving all environmental and sustainability initiatives aligned to Vestas Corporate Sustainability objectives and coordinate the HSE Technical Transfer between Factories, ensuring that all Technology transfer occurs in a consistent and efficient manner.

Qualifications

  1. Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
  2. 10 years of experience in HSE roles within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  3. Documented experience in new product introduction, technology transfer, and ensuring compliance with ISO certifications.
  4. Strong leadership skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a global organization.
  5. Knowledge of global HSE regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
  6. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  7. Strategic thinking and global mindset with strong risk assessment and mitigation capabilities.
  8. Ability to influence and lead through indirect reporting lines.
  9. Exceptional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
  10. Proactive, solution-oriented approach to HSE challenges.

What we offer

We offer you an exciting and complex job with great opportunities for professional and personal development within a global company in the renewable energy industry. You will be provided with an original opportunity to set your footprints within an essential area in Vestas. You will be an integral part of an international team, with a 'can-do' attitude and who are keen to make a difference.

Additional information

Application date: 19th February 2025. We reserve the right to take down the job ad before this date, if the right candidate is identified before. Travel: This position requires significant global travel, around 30% annually. Start date: Determined upon mutual agreement. Location: Aarhus, Denmark is the preferred location. Further information: If you have any questions concerning this position, please reach out to Recruiter Heather Palmer at +45 27 78 01 64.

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 power the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialized 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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