Title:  Production Manager

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Department: Global Supply Chain - Production
Location: Vargarda, Sweden
Reporting to: Factory Lead

Role: Permanent

Production Manager

What this position is about - Purpose:

As Production Manager you will be responsible for leading and coordinating Production Department, Production machinery maintenance, Production projects and improvement activities to fulfil the business objectives with focus on "Service, Investment, Agility, People and Core-Competencies". You will take ownership for the staffing in production in line with the ASP plan. You will ensure manufacturing processes are delivered according to market requirements with compliance with policies, standards and management systems.

What will you do - Responsibilities:

Leadership:
Deliver all production KPIs per ASP targets. Lead and coordinate production activities, equipment maintenance, projects, and continuous improvement to achieve business objectives, focusing on service, investment, agility, people, and core competencies. Provide supervision, guidance, and direction to production staff and other functions

Management of KPIs:
Communicate KPIs to production employees, ensure target achievement, analyze figures, identify improvement areas, and present production data in monthly reviews

Deliver sustainable performance improvement in production KPIs with IWS methodology

Annual Strategic Plan (ASP) Preparation:
Calculate production KPIs, plan activities and training, budget, and provide input to other departments based on production needs

People Development:
Manage development plans and motivate subordinates to meet business objectives. Ensure training and information dissemination according to standards and requirements

Department Setup:
Ensure staffing aligns with the ASP plan, adjust based on production volumes, recruit new employees, and maintain updated procedures and instructions

People Management:
Recruit, motivate, and develop the team. Conduct appraisals, talent reviews, identify training needs, and ensure safe work practices

Ensure compliance with global and local standards

Other Responsibilities:
Represent the company professionally, ensure compliance with corporate standards and policies, manage communications, handle tasks and projects as needed, and maintain a customer-focused attitude.
 

Who are we looking for - Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
• At least 3 years of experience in equivalent position or working in food industry (experience in Swedish Labor Law & Work Environment will be beneficial)
• English fluently written and spoken, Swedish will be a plus 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• IWS (Integrated Work Systems) experience will be plus

You will be successful in this role if you :

• Have a strong “can do” and “willing to help” attitude
• Strive to exceed Customers’ expectations
• Have Servant Leadership skills 

What do you get - Benefits:

You will have the opportunity to work in a role with a lot of variety in a great working culture and environment in a multinational company. Besides this, we are operating in a modern environment with beautiful surroundings. In addition, we will offer you:

• Development opportunities: both personally and professionally
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Wellness allowance
• Health benefits such as medical care and doctor visits
• Access to the local company benefits portal, providing exclusive discounts and services
• To support us in maintaining a safe and secure work environment, we adhere to local collective bargaining agreements

What are the next steps – Recruitment process:

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.