Company Description
Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.
Job Description
Role Purpose
The Operations N5 QHS Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating day-to-day Quality, Health & Safety operations across the business.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role manages a team of QHS Specialists and ensures the effective implementation of QHS programs, compliance requirements, operational standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The role acts as the operational bridge between strategic QHS objectives and frontline execution, ensuring consistency, accountability, and measurable performance improvements across sites and functions.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
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Lead and coordinate daily QHS operational activities across assigned business areas.
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Translate QHS strategy and business objectives into operational execution plans.
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Ensure consistent application of QHS policies, procedures, and standards.
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Monitor operational performance and drive timely resolution of issues and escalations.
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Support cross-functional operational alignment between production, engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams.
Team Leadership & People Management
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Lead, coach, and develop a team of eight QHS Specialists.
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Establish clear objectives, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
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Conduct regular performance reviews, development planning, and capability-building activities.
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Foster a proactive safety and quality culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
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Support workforce planning, prioritization, and resource allocation.
QHS Management
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Ensure effective implementation of QHS management systems and operational controls.
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Monitor KPIs, trends, customer complaints, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
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Drive root cause analysis and preventive actions for recurring issues.
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Support audits, inspections, certifications, and compliance activities.
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Promote continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, waste, and process variability.
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Ensure compliance with applicable health, and safety regulations.
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Lead incident management processes, investigations, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
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Monitor safety performance indicators and implement risk mitigation measures.
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Support hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety improvement programs.
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Promote proactive reporting and a strong safety culture throughout operations.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
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Develop and track operational QHS metrics and dashboards.
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Analyze trends and provide actionable insights to leadership.
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Lead operational improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, and risk reduction.
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Support standardization and optimization of processes across sites or functions.
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Ensure follow-through on audit findings, action plans, and operational commitments.
Key Stakeholders
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Operations Managers
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Site and Production Managers
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Engineering and Technical Teams
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Supply Chain and Procurement
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Customers, auditors, and regulatory authorities
Locations include:
Amsterdam, London, Solna, Kolding, Copenhagen, Hamburg
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Operations Management, or related field.
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5–8 years of experience in QHS, operations, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
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Previous people leadership experience managing technical or operational teams.
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Strong knowledge of quality systems and health & safety standards.
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Experience with audits, investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
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Familiarity with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 45001) preferred.
Key Capabilities and Competencies
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Leadership and team development
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Operational execution
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Risk management
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Problem solving and root cause analysis
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Communication and stakeholder management
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Data-driven decision making
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Continuous improvement mindset
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Success Measures
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Reduction in incidents, non-conformances, and operational risks
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Improvement in QHS KPI performance
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Timely closure of corrective actions and audit findings
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Team capability development and engagement
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Increased operational compliance and process consistency
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Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives and measurable business impact
Additional Information
Our offer
Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.
More Information
We welcome your application in English, no later than, 15th of July 2026. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our careerwebsite and that you refrain from submitting a cover letter with your application. You apply quickly and easily by answering screening questions and attaching your CV.
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Liam Mulder
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.
We look forward to receiving your application!
