Documentation Supervisor

About the Role

As Documentation Supervisor, you will lead a team of approximately six Documentation Assistants based at our Kalundborg factory. Reporting to the Head of Document Control, you will provide hands-on, visible leadership, maintain reliable documentation delivery and support the preparation of production records and Manufacturing Data Books (MDBs).

This is a newly added leadership position created as the wider documentation organization expands. You will work closely with the Head of Document Control on improvements to factory documentation processes, including simplification, digitalization and automation, while helping the team navigate change with clarity and support.

About NOV

NOV is a global provider of technology-driven equipment, systems, services, and software solutions supporting energy production and industrial operations worldwide. Through engineering, manufacturing, and project execution excellence, we help customers improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.

Why Join NOV?

At NOV, you'll become part of an international team where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work. We offer opportunities to work on complex global projects, develop your expertise, and build your career within a company that values accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and provide clear daily direction to the Documentation Assistant team at the Kalundborg factory.
• Plan, prioritize and balance the team’s workload to meet production documentation deadlines and quality requirements.
• Oversee preparation, compilation, printing, handling and archiving of production documentation, including support for Manufacturing Data Books (MDBs).
• Maintain sufficient understanding of the team’s processes to review work, troubleshoot issues and coordinate with relevant factory stakeholders.
• Monitor documentation progress, workflow and productivity, addressing operational bottlenecks and improving consistency.
• Coach team members, provide feedback and maintain clear communication through changing priorities and processes.
• Partner with the Head of Document Control to identify, implement and sustain digitalization, simplification and automation initiatives.
• Work across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and project stakeholders to resolve documentation issues and improve delivery.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Proven team leadership experience.
• Experience working in a factory or manufacturing environment, ideally with production or union-represented employees.
• Professional communication skills in Danish and English.
• Ability to lead change while maintaining team engagement and supporting employees through transitions.
• Knowledge of production documentation workflows, workload coordination and deadline management.
• Strong technical and process understanding relevant to documentation operations.
• Good digital literacy and commitment to quality and safety standards.
• 5+ years of production documentation experience
• Relevant education or equivalent practical experience; a four-year degree is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supervising manufacturing documentation teams.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Data Books (MDBs), document compilation and archiving.
• Practical experience implementing digitalization, process simplification or automation of paper-based workflows. #LI-ZS1