Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Manager

  • Nakskov, Denmark
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Posted

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Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Manager 

Production Engineering | Full-Time | Nakskov, Denmark 

Are you ready to make a difference?  

We are looking for a Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Manager to manage our maintenance organization in Nakskov and ensure safe, stable, and efficient operations across a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

As part of the Production Engineering department, you will be responsible for improving maintenance performance, developing technical capabilities, and supporting the factory's Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People objectives. Reporting to the Head of Production Engineering, you will lead an organization consisting of 2 Maintenance Supervisors and approximately 40 Maintenance Technicians.  

Working closely with Production, Quality, HSE, Logistics, and Operational Excellence, you will play a key role in ensuring high equipment availability while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities  

As Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Manager, you will:  

  • Manage and develop the factory’s maintenance organization, including 2 Maintenance Supervisors and approximately 40 Maintenance Technicians 
  • Improve equipment availability and operational stability through effective preventive and corrective maintenance practices 
  • Ensure maintenance planning, documentation, and CMMS data are accurate, structured, and aligned with operational needs
  • Manage external contractors and facility service providers while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards
  • Improve performance by managing KPIs, controlling costs, and setting clear priorities for resources and activities 
  • Oversee continuous improvement activities focused on improving equipment performance, efficiency, and process optimization 
  • Promote a robust safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE standards, permit-to-work systems, LOTO procedures, and site requirements 

Qualifications  

To be effective in this role, we imagine that you have:

  • A degree within mechanical, electrical, automation, maintenance, Marine Engineering (Preferred), or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated leadership experience from an industrial or manufacturing environment, including responsibility for larger technical teams 
  • Experience within maintenance operations, including preventive and corrective maintenance methodologies and KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, OEE and spare parts availability) 
  • Experience working with CMMS systems, maintenance planning, and performance management
  • Experience managing contractors and external service providers
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement principles
  • Professional proficiency in both Danish and English

Competencies  

We are looking for a leader who:  

  • Creates engagement, accountability, and team performance 
  • Balances direct technical involvement with a strategic perspective 
  • Makes sound decisions based on data and operational priorities
  • Develops collaborative relationships throughout the organization 
  • Communicates clearly and effectively with both shop floor and management stakeholders
  • Maintains a clear focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement 

What We Offer 

At Vestas, you will join a global company with a clear purpose: powering the solution for a more sustainable future.  

This role offers the chance to guide a large organization and enhance factory performance while collaborating with skilled colleagues in a supportive and forward-looking workplace.

Additional Information  

Location: Nakskov, Denmark  

Working time: Full onsite position with standard office hours. As the factory operates 24/7, occasional support outside normal working hours may be required. 


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Om Vestas
Vestas er energibranchens globale partner inden for bæredygtige energiløsninger. Vi er specialister i at designe, producere, installere og servicere vindmøller over hele verden, både onshore og offshore. 
Vi har installeret mere vindenergi end nogen andre, og derfor betragter vi os selv som pionerer inden for vind. Vi forsøger konstant at skabe innovative løsninger og teknologier i verdensklasse, så vi kan skabe en bæredygtig fremtid for os alle. Med mere end 200 GW vindkapacitet installeret over hele verden og 40+ års erfaring indenfor vindenergi er vores bedrifter enestående og demonstrerer vores ekspertise indenfor feltet. 
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