Production Supervisor

Lead and inspire safe, efficient production operations
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 Asnæs.

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 22nd of April, 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 Marcin.Siakowski@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Director, HR Nordics Renate Pedersen at renate.pedersen@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
Offers a broad range of building wires, low- and medium-voltage power cable solutions supporting both safety in the building sector and the European energy transition. NKT markets high-quality products exceeding high customer expectations and has developed ergonomic solutions that are easy to install. Here, you will join a diverse and international organization operating from five main production sites with strong market positions across Europe driven by customer centricity and a growth focus.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com