- Industry: Pharma
- Service: Site Management
- Country: Denmark
Background
For a client’s site in Grindsted, Denmark, Plant Supervision did not only provide the right candidate but did it within five days of the initial request. How? Because our extensive and carefully curated workforce allows us to match projects and candidates within even the slimmest areas of expertise.
Challenge
The pressure was rising when a Danish manufacturer of conveyer and palletizing systems for the pharmaceutical sector stood before a big system setup. The problem: they had a project manager, only he was too busy juggling three other active sites and couldn’t possibly take on another one. Without rapid intervention, the client risked delays and strained resources across other critical projects. With the project’s progress at risk, the client quickly thought of calling Plant Supervision, who they had worked with on a previous project.
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Our solution
The expedition was quick. Contact was made on a Wednesday, a meeting followed on Thursday, and the chosen candidate was on-site and ready to go— with all legal documentation and compliance in place—by Monday.
Drawing from our pre-qualified internal database, we identified and deployed a Site and HSE Manager with prior experience from a comparable conveyor systems company. This meant the candidate could integrate seamlessly with both the project scope and the client’s work culture.
The site manager was tasked with overseeing subcontractors, ensuring on-site HSE compliance, and maintaining clear, ongoing communication with the customer. His technical background and site leadership experience made him immediately effective—he required minimal onboarding and was, according to the client, “self-sufficient from day one.”
This successful match was no coincidence. At Plant Supervision, we invest time in building up our pool of candidates and ensuring they stay active and engaged across projects. This ongoing development process allows us to respond fast to inquiries without compromising on quality.
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Key responsibilities
Oversaw site activities and installation teams
Ensured compliance with client standards, safety procedures and quality requirements
Managed system setup, testing and Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
Coordinated subcontractors and handed over the completed system to the client
The project required a steady hand on short notice—and Kent provided just that.
With a background shaped by military discipline, maritime engineering, and onshore/offshore construction, Kent brought a unique mix of technical expertise and HSE leadership to the project, serving as both Site and HSE Manager throughout the installation phase.
Having developed his leadership and HSE mindset through years of managing large-scale construction activities, he quickly established structure, ensured compliance, and maintained clear lines of communication across all teams on site. His experience made him not only self-sufficient, but an anchor point for both subcontractors and client stakeholders.
"Kent was self-sufficient from day one and quickly became the go-to person on site."
- Client project manager
Quick facts about Kent:
- Role: Senior Site & HSE Manager
- Expertise: Conveyer systems, mechanical installations and large-scale industrial construction
- Experience: 10+ years in site management across marine, offshore, and pharmaceutical projects
- Impact: Took over the site in less than a week, maintained progress and delivered on schedule
- Ensured HSE compliance on-site, aligning all installation activities with the client’s safety and quality standards
Results
Over the course of six months, our candidate ensured that the site in Grindsted ran smoothly, maintained full HSE compliance, and was delivered on time—a significant achievement in a field where delays are common.
Kent’s ability to identify risks early, implement safety measures, and communicate effectively across technical and stakeholder levels proved decisive. His flexibility, proactive mindset, and attention to HSE reflect the very standards that Plant Supervision stands for.
The client was highly satisfied with both the result and the collaboration, and follow-up discussions have already opened the door for future collaborations.
