QHS Operations Lead (Onshore and SoBa)

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

• Lead and coordinate daily QHS operational activities across assigned business areas.
• Translate QHS strategy and business objectives into operational execution plans.
• Ensure consistent application of QHS policies procedures and standards.
• Monitor operational performance and drive timely resolution of issues and escalations.
• Support cross-functional operational alignment between production engineering supply chain and leadership teams.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead coach and develop a team of eight QHS Specialists.
• Establish clear objectives responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Conduct regular performance reviews development planning and capability-building activities.
• Foster a proactive safety and quality culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning prioritization and resource allocation.

QHS Management

• Ensure effective implementation of QHS management systems and operational controls.
• Monitor KPIs trends customer complaints non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Drive root cause analysis and preventive actions for recurring issues.
• Support audits inspections certifications and compliance activities.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects waste and process variability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.
• Lead incident management processes investigations corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Monitor safety performance indicators and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Support hazard identification risk assessments and safety improvement programs.
• Promote proactive reporting and a strong safety culture throughout operations.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and track operational QHS metrics and dashboards.
• Analyze trends and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Lead operational improvement initiatives focused on efficiency  compliance and risk reduction.
• Support standardization and optimization of processes across sites or functions.
• Ensure follow-through on audit findings action plans and operational commitments.

Key Stakeholders

• Operations Managers
• Site and Production Managers
• Engineering and Technical Teams
• Supply Chain and Procurement
• Customers auditors and regulatory authorities

Locations include:  
Amsterdam London Solna Kolding Copenhagen Hamburg

Qualifications :

 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Quality Engineering Occupational Health & Safety Operations Management or related field.
• 58 years of experience in QHS operations manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Previous people leadership experience managing technical or operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and health & safety standards.
• Experience with audits investigations corrective actions and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001 ISO 45001) preferred.

Key Capabilities and Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Operational execution
• Risk management
• Problem solving and root cause analysis
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Data-driven decision making
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Success Measures

• Reduction in incidents non-conformances and operational risks
• Improvement in QHS KPI performance
• Timely closure of corrective actions and audit findings
• Team capability development and engagement
• Increased operational compliance and process consistency
• 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!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time