KK WIND SOLUTIONS - Vice President - Global Quality, Safety and Environment

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Vice President - Global Quality, Safety and Environment

We are seeking a highly experienced leader to join our organization as Vice President - Global Quality, Safety and Environment. This is a strategic, high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and driving the Global Quality, Safety and Environment roadmap across KK Group.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of Global Quality, Safety, and Environment (QSE) across the KK Group. This role ensures that the KK Group operates as a professional and competent partner, consistently delivering products that meet customer specifications and expectations, while fostering a strong culture of safety and maintaining a secure global working environment. Furthermore, the successful candidate will maintain and develop KK’s management systems and practices in alignment with relevant standards, in close collaboration with stakeholders. Mastery of core quality and process improvement methodologies and tools — such as APQP, Six Sigma, and CMMI —will be essential to ensure predictable quality from idea to delivery and service.

This position is a part of the Global Operations Senior Leadership Team, and will work closely across all our manufacturing sites. The functional responsibility includes:

Operational Quality
Health, Safety & operational Environment
Business Excellence
Project, Product Quality & Integration

Highlights of the offer

Job offer expiration: 07/12/2025
Type of work: Stationary
Role: People Manager
Location: Europe, Denmark

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Drive the development and execution of the Global Operations Strategy within Quality, Safety, and Environment, ensuring alignment with company goals and long-term vision.

Operational Excellence

Establish effective management structures, meeting routines, and reporting systems to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables. Support M&A integration, focusing on consistent Quality Systems across entities.

Health, Safety & Environment

Ensure compliance with global HSE laws and standards. Develop policies and programs that foster a safe, sustainable, and compliant workplace across all locations.

Quality Assurance

Oversee quality operations and manage the Non-Conformity Report (NCR) system to ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified.

Auditing & Compliance

Plan and conduct internal and external audits. Track results, follow up on findings, and ensure timely corrective actions.

Management System Governance

Maintain an effective Management System aligned with external requirements and internal needs.

Continuous Improvement

Analyze QSE data to identify risks and opportunities. Lead corrective actions and drive improvements through global Q-Council meetings.

Cross-Functional Alignment

Promote strong collaboration across Global Operations and the wider KK Group to ensure alignment and value creation.

People Leadership

Inspire and develop a diverse & inclusive global team. Lead by example in integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Our requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree within a Quality Management is required.
Over 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Quality Management within international industrial companies at senior level as well as proven track record on leading a large quality organisation. Solid background working in organizations with their own product portfolios and development functions.
Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 31000.

Travel:

You will be required to travel up to 20-50 days per year.

Location:

The location will be Ikast or Hammel, Denmark.

Organisation:

You will be reporting to the Chief Operating Officer in KK Group.

We offer

At KK Wind Solutions, we offer you the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across cultures in developing innovative greentech solutions. Founded on our long history as an industry pioneer and strong financial position, we are always looking for ways to improve our business and encourage new ideas and fresh perspectives. Combined with a flat hierarchical structure and a positive and informal working environment with a can-do attitude, this allows our employees to grow both personally and professionally.

Potential Benefits (Depending on Role)

Further information

The ideal candidate is a strong and engaged leader with excellent managerial and execution capabilities. Person combines a high level of analytical ability with a structured and systematic approach to problem-solving. Possessing a global mindset, the candidate demonstrates the ability to navigate effectively within diverse cultural and organizational contexts. With solid experience in leading change, inspires confidence and drives transformation through clear direction, collaboration, and commitment to results.

Furthermore, ideal candidate demonstrates a high level of drive, ownership, and ability to execute tasks effectively while ensuring thorough follow-up and delivery of results. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling strong collaboration and relationship-building at all levels of the organization, as well as with customers, partners, and suppliers.

If the above matches your field of interest and your qualifications, please send your application and resume as soon as possible. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis.

For further information, please contact:
Karen Lim +45 4194 6883

About KK Wind Solutions

Building on more than 40 years of experience, KK Wind Solutions is a leading systems supplier to the renewable energy industry. Our capabilities span developing state-of-the-art technologies, high-quality lean manufacturing, and flexible aftermarket services. KK Wind Solutions is owned by A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller Group, established in 1904 by Arnold Peter Møller. We are a global and diverse team of over 3,700 people, working towards delivering products and services that enable a future powered by renewable energy.

At KK Wind Solutions, our culture and DNA are built on a foundation of can-do attitude and innovation. We actively foster an inclusive work environment that embraces diversity, rejects any form of discrimination, and provides equal opportunities for all people. Our commitment lies in cultivating a strong culture centred around health, safety, wellbeing, and effective teamwork.

Visit www.kkwindsolutions.com to learn more about our company and career opportunities.

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