Production Supervisor

Job Description

Do you want to play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production in a company driving the green transition? At NKT, we connect a sustainable energy future, and as a Production Supervisor, you will lead a dedicated team to deliver on ambitious goals. This is your chance to make an impact by optimizing processes, reducing scrap, and fostering an engaged and motivated workforce. You will be part of a global organization with strong values and a collaborative culture. Are you ready to take ownership and lead with purpose?

Drive operational excellence and team engagement

As a Production Supervisor, you will manage a team on a 5-shift schedule, ensuring smooth production flow and adherence to safety standards. The 5-shift rotation means working 12.25 hours for 4 consecutive days, followed by 6 days off, and then 4 consecutive night shifts of 12.25 hours, then 6 days off. Your role is pivotal in achieving tonnage targets, reducing scrap, and maintaining high engagement levels. You will collaborate across departments to secure raw material flow, optimize machine efficiency, and ensure operators receive planned training.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Lead and motivate your team to achieve production goals
• Ensure safety compliance and initiate improvement activities
• Optimize changeovers to maximize machine efficiency (OEE)
• Oversee operator training and maintain skills matrix
• Reduce scrap through active participation in improvement projects

You will report to the Production Manager and work closely with planning, HSE, maintenance, and quality teams. The position is based in Asnaes.

Proactive leader with strong technical background

We are looking for a person who thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates empathy and trust, and leads by example. You are quality- and safety-conscious, result-oriented, and able to build strong relationships. Your leadership style is motivating and appreciative, and you excel at coaching and situational leadership.

You also have:

• Technical education or 3+ years of proven technical experience
• Experience in team leadership or management roles
• Proficiency in Danish and English
• Knowledge of production-related IT systems (SAP, D4, Maximo, IA, Cockpit)
• Strong MS Office skills Preferred: Experience in optimizing production processes

Drive operational excellence for a greener tomorrow

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply - even if you don't tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

Joining NKT means being part of a collaborative team with opportunities for professional growth and skill development in an international setting. You will contribute to the green transition while working in a supportive environment that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

"Failure is not an option - this sentence covers all aspects of the way I do private and in my job. Have also learned in my professional career essential thing - the most valuable resource every company has is the people who, over time, get more value. Any other resource cannot do that. Teamwork and engagement can solve any problem and help all to grow together," says Hiring Manager, Marcin Siakowski.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 15th of June, 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Marcin Siakowsko at [email protected]. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Director, HR Nordics Renate Pedersen at [email protected]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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