Lediga job som Produktionschef inom tillverkning

Vill du leda människor, utveckla verksamheten och bidra till framtidens rostfria ståltillverkning?

Till Outokumpu i Avesta söker vi nu en Processgruppchef till Stålverket, Konverter. Det här är en roll för dig som är en engagerande ledare med ett starkt intresse för produktion, säkerhet och ständiga förbättringar. Hos oss får du möjlighet att göra verklig skillnad genom att utveckla både människor och processer i en av världens mest hållbara stålindustrier.

Om rollen

Som Processgruppchef ansvarar du för att leda och utveckla ett avsnitt inom Stålverket mot uppsatta mål inom säkerhet, kvalitet, produktivitet och medarbetarskap.

Du har en central roll i den dagliga verksamheten och arbetar nära både produktion, underhåll och andra stödfunktioner för att skapa bästa möjliga förutsättningar för en säker och effektiv drift. Rollen innebär såväl operativt ledarskap som ett långsiktigt fokus på utveckling och förbättringsarbete.

Dina ansvarsområden

Du har ett helhetsansvar för ditt produktionsområde, medarbetarna och verksamhetens resultat.

Det innebär bland annat att du:

• leder, coachar och utvecklar medarbetare inom din processgrupp
• ansvarar för arbetsmiljö, säkerhet och yttre miljö inom ditt område
• säkerställer en stabil, säker och kvalitativ produktion
• driver och prioriterar utvecklings- och förbättringsarbete
• planerar och leder verksamheten vid planerade och oplanerade stopp
• samverkar nära underhållsorganisationen för att optimera anläggningens tillgänglighet
• säkerställer att tillverkningsföreskrifter, instruktioner och säkerhetsrutiner efterlevs och utvecklas
• ansvarar för kompetensutveckling och långsiktig bemanningsplanering inom gruppen
• bidrar till implementering och utveckling av Avesta Works ledningssystem
• verkar för en kultur präglad av samarbete, ansvarstagande och ständiga förbättringar

Vem är du?

Vi söker dig som är en trygg och tydlig ledare med förmåga att skapa engagemang och resultat genom andra människor. Du trivs i en verksamhetsnära miljö där du får kombinera operativa frågor med långsiktig utveckling.

Du har ett genuint intresse för ledarskap och tycker om att utveckla både medarbetare och verksamhet. Samtidigt har du förmågan att fatta beslut, prioritera och skapa struktur även när tempot är högt eller förutsättningarna förändras.

För att lyckas i rollen ser vi att du har:

• ingenjörsutbildning, gärna inom materialteknik, metallurgi eller motsvarande
• erfarenhet från processindustri, tillverkande industri eller annan produktionsnära verksamhet
• erfarenhet av eller ett starkt intresse för ledarskap och personalutveckling
• god förståelse för säkerhets-, kvalitets- och förbättringsarbete
• goda kunskaper i svenska och engelska i tal och skrift

Som person är du initiativtagande, strukturerad och lösningsorienterad. Du har lätt för att bygga förtroendefulla relationer och trivs med många kontaktytor. Du ser möjligheter till förbättring och motiveras av att skapa resultat tillsammans med andra.

Varför Outokumpu?

Outokumpu är en global ledare inom rostfritt stål och spelar en viktig roll i den gröna omställningen. Med över 100 års erfarenhet är vi idag världens mest hållbara producent av rostfritt stål.

I Avesta finns en av våra största produktionsenheter där avancerad teknik möter lång tradition och kunskap. Hos oss blir du en del av ett internationellt företag som investerar både i människor och processer för att skapa framtidens industri.

Vad vi erbjuder

Vi erbjuder en dynamisk arbetsmiljö i en internationell koncern där du får möjlighet att växa både professionellt och personligt. Här finns stora möjligheter till kompetensutveckling och karriärvägar inom företaget. Anställningen är trygg och omfattas av kollektivavtal samt attraktiva förmåner. Framför allt blir du en del av en arbetsplats som präglas av säkerhet, hållbarhet och innovation, där ditt arbete bidrar till en mer hållbar framtid.

I den här rollen erbjuder vi en lön mellan 45 000 – 56 000 SEK/månad, baserat på faktorer som utbildning, erfarenhet, kompetens och geografisk placering. Vänligen kontakta ansvarig Talent Acquisition Partner för mer information.

Ansökan & kontakt

Skicka din ansökan senast 2026-10-25 via vår karriärsida. Urval sker löpande och tjänsten kan komma att tillsättas innan sista ansökningsdag.

Kontakt:

• Max Malmström, Rekryterande chef – Max.Malmstrom@outokumpu.com
• Josefine Frisendahl, Talent Acquisition Partner – Josefine.Frisendahl@outokumpu.com

Fackliga kontakter:

• Unionen: Patrik Sundell, 070-088 10 11
• Ledarna: Patrik Norberg, 070-088 12 06
• Sveriges Ingenjörer: Fredric Liljedahl, 070-088 16 94

På Outokumpu främjar vi mångfald, jämlikhet och inkludering. Alla medarbetare ska känna sig välkomna och behandlas lika.

Vill du leda människor, utveckla verksamheten och bidra till framtidens rostfria ståltillverkning?

Till Outokumpu i Avesta söker vi nu en Processgruppchef till Stålverket, Konverter. Det här är en roll för dig som är en engagerande ledare med ett starkt intresse för produktion, säkerhet och ständiga förbättringar. Hos oss får du möjlighet att göra verklig skillnad genom att utveckla både människor och processer i en av världens mest hållbara stålindustrier.

Om rollen

Som Processgruppchef ansvarar du för att leda och utveckla ett avsnitt inom Stålverket mot uppsatta mål inom säkerhet, kvalitet, produktivitet och medarbetarskap.

Du har en central roll i den dagliga verksamheten och arbetar nära både produktion, underhåll och andra stödfunktioner för att skapa bästa möjliga förutsättningar för en säker och effektiv drift. Rollen innebär såväl operativt ledarskap som ett långsiktigt fokus på utveckling och förbättringsarbete.

Dina ansvarsområden

Du har ett helhetsansvar för ditt produktionsområde, medarbetarna och verksamhetens resultat.

Det innebär bland annat att du:

• leder, coachar och utvecklar medarbetare inom din processgrupp
• ansvarar för arbetsmiljö, säkerhet och yttre miljö inom ditt område
• säkerställer en stabil, säker och kvalitativ produktion
• driver och prioriterar utvecklings- och förbättringsarbete
• planerar och leder verksamheten vid planerade och oplanerade stopp
• samverkar nära underhållsorganisationen för att optimera anläggningens tillgänglighet
• säkerställer att tillverkningsföreskrifter, instruktioner och säkerhetsrutiner efterlevs och utvecklas
• ansvarar för kompetensutveckling och långsiktig bemanningsplanering inom gruppen
• bidrar till implementering och utveckling av Avesta Works ledningssystem
• verkar för en kultur präglad av samarbete, ansvarstagande och ständiga förbättringar

Vem är du?

Vi söker dig som är en trygg och tydlig ledare med förmåga att skapa engagemang och resultat genom andra människor. Du trivs i en verksamhetsnära miljö där du får kombinera operativa frågor med långsiktig utveckling.

Du har ett genuint intresse för ledarskap och tycker om att utveckla både medarbetare och verksamhet. Samtidigt har du förmågan att fatta beslut, prioritera och skapa struktur även när tempot är högt eller förutsättningarna förändras.

För att lyckas i rollen ser vi att du har:

• ingenjörsutbildning, gärna inom materialteknik, metallurgi eller motsvarande
• erfarenhet från processindustri, tillverkande industri eller annan produktionsnära verksamhet
• erfarenhet av eller ett starkt intresse för ledarskap och personalutveckling
• god förståelse för säkerhets-, kvalitets- och förbättringsarbete
• goda kunskaper i svenska och engelska i tal och skrift

Som person är du initiativtagande, strukturerad och lösningsorienterad. Du har lätt för att bygga förtroendefulla relationer och trivs med många kontaktytor. Du ser möjligheter till förbättring och motiveras av att skapa resultat tillsammans med andra.

Varför Outokumpu?

Outokumpu är en global ledare inom rostfritt stål och spelar en viktig roll i den gröna omställningen. Med över 100 års erfarenhet är vi idag världens mest hållbara producent av rostfritt stål.

I Avesta finns en av våra största produktionsenheter där avancerad teknik möter lång tradition och kunskap. Hos oss blir du en del av ett internationellt företag som investerar både i människor och processer för att skapa framtidens industri.

Vad vi erbjuder

Vi erbjuder en dynamisk arbetsmiljö i en internationell koncern där du får möjlighet att växa både professionellt och personligt. Här finns stora möjligheter till kompetensutveckling och karriärvägar inom företaget. Anställningen är trygg och omfattas av kollektivavtal samt attraktiva förmåner. Framför allt blir du en del av en arbetsplats som präglas av säkerhet, hållbarhet och innovation, där ditt arbete bidrar till en mer hållbar framtid.

I den här rollen erbjuder vi en lön mellan 45 000 – 56 000 SEK/månad, baserat på faktorer som utbildning, erfarenhet, kompetens och geografisk placering. Vänligen kontakta ansvarig Talent Acquisition Partner för mer information.

Ansökan & kontakt

Skicka din ansökan senast 2026-10-25 via vår karriärsida. Urval sker löpande och tjänsten kan komma att tillsättas innan sista ansökningsdag.

Kontakt:

• Max Malmström, Rekryterande chef – Max.Malmstrom@outokumpu.com
• Josefine Frisendahl, Talent Acquisition Partner – Josefine.Frisendahl@outokumpu.com

Fackliga kontakter:

• Unionen: Patrik Sundell, 070-088 10 11
• Ledarna: Patrik Norberg, 070-088 12 06
• Sveriges Ingenjörer: Fredric Liljedahl, 070-088 16 94

På Outokumpu främjar vi mångfald, jämlikhet och inkludering. Alla medarbetare ska känna sig välkomna och behandlas lika.

At Essity, we're committed to improving well-being through leading hygiene and health solutions. At our manufacturing site in Askersund, we produce advanced wound care products under the Sorbact and Cutimed brands, supporting healthcare professionals and patients around the world.

We are now looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our site leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the most strategically important product areas within our Health & Medical business. This is an opportunity to lead operational excellence, drive cultural transformation, and make a lasting impact on a site that continues to receive significant investment and attention within Essity's global manufacturing network.

About the Role

As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing organization and ensuring outstanding performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.

You will lead a team consisting of 2 Department Leaders and one Maintenance Leader, with overall responsibility for approximately 60 employees at the Askersund site. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will work closely with colleagues across Quality, Logistics, HR, Finance, Projects and EHS to deliver business results while developing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and employee engagement.

This role is critical to the site's ongoing development and transformation journey. You will have the opportunity to strengthen manufacturing excellence, improve productivity, increase equipment efficiency, reduce losses and waste, and further develop a high-performing organization capable of meeting future business demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Operations organization, including Production and Maintenance

• Deliver performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People

• Drive manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives

• Create clear targets, accountability and performance follow-up throughout the organization

• Improve productivity, equipment efficiency and waste reduction

• Build a culture of engagement, ownership and continuous learning

• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and operational requirements

• Contribute actively as a member of the Site Leadership Team

• Manage operational budgets and drive sustainable business results

• Partner with stakeholders across the site and the wider Essity manufacturing network

Who You Are

You are a strong operational leader who combines a structured approach to manufacturing performance with an engaging and empowering leadership style.

You know how to create results through others by setting clear expectations, building accountability and developing leaders and teams. You have experience driving change and understand that sustainable operational improvements require both robust systems and strong people engagement.

You bring energy, urgency and a hands-on approach to solving challenges while maintaining a long-term perspective on organizational development.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Several years of experience in a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role

• Experience leading managers and larger operational organizations

• Proven success in driving operational performance and continuous improvement

• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Excellence, TPM, World Class Manufacturing or similar operational frameworks

• Experience from high-volume manufacturing environments

• Background from FMCG, food production, process industry, consumer goods or similar industries is highly valued

• Experience managing budgets and business performance

• Strong stakeholder management and change leadership skills

• Fluent English, both written and spoken

• We welcome candidates who are fluent in Swedish as well as international candidates. If you do not currently speak Swedish, we expect a strong interest in learning the language and becoming comfortable communicating in a Swedish-speaking work environment.

It is considered an advantage if you also have

• Experience from regulated manufacturing environments, such as medical devices, healthcare products or pharmaceuticals

• Experience leading organizations through transformation and cultural change

At Essity, we're committed to improving well-being through leading hygiene and health solutions. At our manufacturing site in Askersund, we produce advanced wound care products under the Sorbact and Cutimed brands, supporting healthcare professionals and patients around the world.

We are now looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our site leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the most strategically important product areas within our Health & Medical business. This is an opportunity to lead operational excellence, drive cultural transformation, and make a lasting impact on a site that continues to receive significant investment and attention within Essity's global manufacturing network.

About the Role

As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing organization and ensuring outstanding performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.

You will lead a team consisting of 2 Department Leaders and one Maintenance Leader, with overall responsibility for approximately 60 employees at the Askersund site. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will work closely with colleagues across Quality, Logistics, HR, Finance, Projects and EHS to deliver business results while developing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and employee engagement.

This role is critical to the site's ongoing development and transformation journey. You will have the opportunity to strengthen manufacturing excellence, improve productivity, increase equipment efficiency, reduce losses and waste, and further develop a high-performing organization capable of meeting future business demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Operations organization, including Production and Maintenance

• Deliver performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People

• Drive manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives

• Create clear targets, accountability and performance follow-up throughout the organization

• Improve productivity, equipment efficiency and waste reduction

• Build a culture of engagement, ownership and continuous learning

• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and operational requirements

• Contribute actively as a member of the Site Leadership Team

• Manage operational budgets and drive sustainable business results

• Partner with stakeholders across the site and the wider Essity manufacturing network

Who You Are

You are a strong operational leader who combines a structured approach to manufacturing performance with an engaging and empowering leadership style.

You know how to create results through others by setting clear expectations, building accountability and developing leaders and teams. You have experience driving change and understand that sustainable operational improvements require both robust systems and strong people engagement.

You bring energy, urgency and a hands-on approach to solving challenges while maintaining a long-term perspective on organizational development.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Several years of experience in a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role

• Experience leading managers and larger operational organizations

• Proven success in driving operational performance and continuous improvement

• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Excellence, TPM, World Class Manufacturing or similar operational frameworks

• Experience from high-volume manufacturing environments

• Background from FMCG, food production, process industry, consumer goods or similar industries is highly valued

• Experience managing budgets and business performance

• Strong stakeholder management and change leadership skills

• Fluent English, both written and spoken

• We welcome candidates who are fluent in Swedish as well as international candidates. If you do not currently speak Swedish, we expect a strong interest in learning the language and becoming comfortable communicating in a Swedish-speaking work environment.

It is considered an advantage if you also have

• Experience from regulated manufacturing environments, such as medical devices, healthcare products or pharmaceuticals

• Experience leading organizations through transformation and cultural change

At Essity, we're committed to improving well-being through leading hygiene and health solutions. At our manufacturing site in Askersund, we produce advanced wound care products under the Sorbact and Cutimed brands, supporting healthcare professionals and patients around the world.

We are now looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our site leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the most strategically important product areas within our Health & Medical business. This is an opportunity to lead operational excellence, drive cultural transformation, and make a lasting impact on a site that continues to receive significant investment and attention within Essity's global manufacturing network.

About the Role

As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing organization and ensuring outstanding performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.

You will lead a team consisting of 2 Department Leaders and one Maintenance Leader, with overall responsibility for approximately 60 employees at the Askersund site. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will work closely with colleagues across Quality, Logistics, HR, Finance, Projects and EHS to deliver business results while developing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and employee engagement.

This role is critical to the site's ongoing development and transformation journey. You will have the opportunity to strengthen manufacturing excellence, improve productivity, increase equipment efficiency, reduce losses and waste, and further develop a high-performing organization capable of meeting future business demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Operations organization, including Production and Maintenance

• Deliver performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People

• Drive manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives

• Create clear targets, accountability and performance follow-up throughout the organization

• Improve productivity, equipment efficiency and waste reduction

• Build a culture of engagement, ownership and continuous learning

• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and operational requirements

• Contribute actively as a member of the Site Leadership Team

• Manage operational budgets and drive sustainable business results

• Partner with stakeholders across the site and the wider Essity manufacturing network

Who You Are

You are a strong operational leader who combines a structured approach to manufacturing performance with an engaging and empowering leadership style.

You know how to create results through others by setting clear expectations, building accountability and developing leaders and teams. You have experience driving change and understand that sustainable operational improvements require both robust systems and strong people engagement.

You bring energy, urgency and a hands-on approach to solving challenges while maintaining a long-term perspective on organizational development.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Several years of experience in a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role

• Experience leading managers and larger operational organizations

• Proven success in driving operational performance and continuous improvement

• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Excellence, TPM, World Class Manufacturing or similar operational frameworks

• Experience from high-volume manufacturing environments

• Background from FMCG, food production, process industry, consumer goods or similar industries is highly valued

• Experience managing budgets and business performance

• Strong stakeholder management and change leadership skills

• Fluent English, both written and spoken

• We welcome candidates who are fluent in Swedish as well as international candidates. If you do not currently speak Swedish, we expect a strong interest in learning the language and becoming comfortable communicating in a Swedish-speaking work environment.

It is considered an advantage if you also have

• Experience from regulated manufacturing environments, such as medical devices, healthcare products or pharmaceuticals

• Experience leading organizations through transformation and cultural change

At Essity, we're committed to improving well-being through leading hygiene and health solutions. At our manufacturing site in Askersund, we produce advanced wound care products under the Sorbact and Cutimed brands, supporting healthcare professionals and patients around the world.

We are now looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our site leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the most strategically important product areas within our Health & Medical business. This is an opportunity to lead operational excellence, drive cultural transformation, and make a lasting impact on a site that continues to receive significant investment and attention within Essity's global manufacturing network.

About the Role

As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing organization and ensuring outstanding performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.

You will lead a team consisting of 2 Department Leaders and one Maintenance Leader, with overall responsibility for approximately 60 employees at the Askersund site. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will work closely with colleagues across Quality, Logistics, HR, Finance, Projects and EHS to deliver business results while developing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and employee engagement.

This role is critical to the site's ongoing development and transformation journey. You will have the opportunity to strengthen manufacturing excellence, improve productivity, increase equipment efficiency, reduce losses and waste, and further develop a high-performing organization capable of meeting future business demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Operations organization, including Production and Maintenance

• Deliver performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People

• Drive manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives

• Create clear targets, accountability and performance follow-up throughout the organization

• Improve productivity, equipment efficiency and waste reduction

• Build a culture of engagement, ownership and continuous learning

• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and operational requirements

• Contribute actively as a member of the Site Leadership Team

• Manage operational budgets and drive sustainable business results

• Partner with stakeholders across the site and the wider Essity manufacturing network

Who You Are

You are a strong operational leader who combines a structured approach to manufacturing performance with an engaging and empowering leadership style.

You know how to create results through others by setting clear expectations, building accountability and developing leaders and teams. You have experience driving change and understand that sustainable operational improvements require both robust systems and strong people engagement.

You bring energy, urgency and a hands-on approach to solving challenges while maintaining a long-term perspective on organizational development.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Several years of experience in a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role

• Experience leading managers and larger operational organizations

• Proven success in driving operational performance and continuous improvement

• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Excellence, TPM, World Class Manufacturing or similar operational frameworks

• Experience from high-volume manufacturing environments

• Background from FMCG, food production, process industry, consumer goods or similar industries is highly valued

• Experience managing budgets and business performance

• Strong stakeholder management and change leadership skills

• Fluent English, both written and spoken

• We welcome candidates who are fluent in Swedish as well as international candidates. If you do not currently speak Swedish, we expect a strong interest in learning the language and becoming comfortable communicating in a Swedish-speaking work environment.

It is considered an advantage if you also have

• Experience from regulated manufacturing environments, such as medical devices, healthcare products or pharmaceuticals

• Experience leading organizations through transformation and cultural change

At Essity, we're committed to improving well-being through leading hygiene and health solutions. At our manufacturing site in Askersund, we produce advanced wound care products under the Sorbact and Cutimed brands, supporting healthcare professionals and patients around the world.

We are now looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our site leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the most strategically important product areas within our Health & Medical business. This is an opportunity to lead operational excellence, drive cultural transformation, and make a lasting impact on a site that continues to receive significant investment and attention within Essity's global manufacturing network.

About the Role

As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing organization and ensuring outstanding performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.

You will lead a team consisting of 2 Department Leaders and one Maintenance Leader, with overall responsibility for approximately 60 employees at the Askersund site. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will work closely with colleagues across Quality, Logistics, HR, Finance, Projects and EHS to deliver business results while developing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and employee engagement.

This role is critical to the site's ongoing development and transformation journey. You will have the opportunity to strengthen manufacturing excellence, improve productivity, increase equipment efficiency, reduce losses and waste, and further develop a high-performing organization capable of meeting future business demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Operations organization, including Production and Maintenance

• Deliver performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People

• Drive manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives

• Create clear targets, accountability and performance follow-up throughout the organization

• Improve productivity, equipment efficiency and waste reduction

• Build a culture of engagement, ownership and continuous learning

• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and operational requirements

• Contribute actively as a member of the Site Leadership Team

• Manage operational budgets and drive sustainable business results

• Partner with stakeholders across the site and the wider Essity manufacturing network

Who You Are

You are a strong operational leader who combines a structured approach to manufacturing performance with an engaging and empowering leadership style.

You know how to create results through others by setting clear expectations, building accountability and developing leaders and teams. You have experience driving change and understand that sustainable operational improvements require both robust systems and strong people engagement.

You bring energy, urgency and a hands-on approach to solving challenges while maintaining a long-term perspective on organizational development.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Several years of experience in a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role

• Experience leading managers and larger operational organizations

• Proven success in driving operational performance and continuous improvement

• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Excellence, TPM, World Class Manufacturing or similar operational frameworks

• Experience from high-volume manufacturing environments

• Background from FMCG, food production, process industry, consumer goods or similar industries is highly valued

• Experience managing budgets and business performance

• Strong stakeholder management and change leadership skills

• Fluent English, both written and spoken

• We welcome candidates who are fluent in Swedish as well as international candidates. If you do not currently speak Swedish, we expect a strong interest in learning the language and becoming comfortable communicating in a Swedish-speaking work environment.

It is considered an advantage if you also have

• Experience from regulated manufacturing environments, such as medical devices, healthcare products or pharmaceuticals

• Experience leading organizations through transformation and cultural change

Vill du leda människor, utveckla verksamheten och bidra till framtidens rostfria ståltillverkning?

Till Outokumpu i Avesta söker vi nu en Processgruppchef till Stålverket, Konverter. Det här är en roll för dig som är en engagerande ledare med ett starkt intresse för produktion, säkerhet och ständiga förbättringar. Hos oss får du möjlighet att göra verklig skillnad genom att utveckla både människor och processer i en av världens mest hållbara stålindustrier.

Om rollen

Som Processgruppchef ansvarar du för att leda och utveckla ett avsnitt inom Stålverket mot uppsatta mål inom säkerhet, kvalitet, produktivitet och medarbetarskap.

Du har en central roll i den dagliga verksamheten och arbetar nära både produktion, underhåll och andra stödfunktioner för att skapa bästa möjliga förutsättningar för en säker och effektiv drift. Rollen innebär såväl operativt ledarskap som ett långsiktigt fokus på utveckling och förbättringsarbete.

Dina ansvarsområden

Du har ett helhetsansvar för ditt produktionsområde, medarbetarna och verksamhetens resultat.

Det innebär bland annat att du:

• leder, coachar och utvecklar medarbetare inom din processgrupp
• ansvarar för arbetsmiljö, säkerhet och yttre miljö inom ditt område
• säkerställer en stabil, säker och kvalitativ produktion
• driver och prioriterar utvecklings- och förbättringsarbete
• planerar och leder verksamheten vid planerade och oplanerade stopp
• samverkar nära underhållsorganisationen för att optimera anläggningens tillgänglighet
• säkerställer att tillverkningsföreskrifter, instruktioner och säkerhetsrutiner efterlevs och utvecklas
• ansvarar för kompetensutveckling och långsiktig bemanningsplanering inom gruppen
• bidrar till implementering och utveckling av Avesta Works ledningssystem
• verkar för en kultur präglad av samarbete, ansvarstagande och ständiga förbättringar

Vem är du?

Vi söker dig som är en trygg och tydlig ledare med förmåga att skapa engagemang och resultat genom andra människor. Du trivs i en verksamhetsnära miljö där du får kombinera operativa frågor med långsiktig utveckling.

Du har ett genuint intresse för ledarskap och tycker om att utveckla både medarbetare och verksamhet. Samtidigt har du förmågan att fatta beslut, prioritera och skapa struktur även när tempot är högt eller förutsättningarna förändras.

För att lyckas i rollen ser vi att du har:

• ingenjörsutbildning, gärna inom materialteknik, metallurgi eller motsvarande
• erfarenhet från processindustri, tillverkande industri eller annan produktionsnära verksamhet
• erfarenhet av eller ett starkt intresse för ledarskap och personalutveckling
• god förståelse för säkerhets-, kvalitets- och förbättringsarbete
• goda kunskaper i svenska och engelska i tal och skrift

Som person är du initiativtagande, strukturerad och lösningsorienterad. Du har lätt för att bygga förtroendefulla relationer och trivs med många kontaktytor. Du ser möjligheter till förbättring och motiveras av att skapa resultat tillsammans med andra.

Varför Outokumpu?

Outokumpu är en global ledare inom rostfritt stål och spelar en viktig roll i den gröna omställningen. Med över 100 års erfarenhet är vi idag världens mest hållbara producent av rostfritt stål.

I Avesta finns en av våra största produktionsenheter där avancerad teknik möter lång tradition och kunskap. Hos oss blir du en del av ett internationellt företag som investerar både i människor och processer för att skapa framtidens industri.

Vad vi erbjuder

Vi erbjuder en dynamisk arbetsmiljö i en internationell koncern där du får möjlighet att växa både professionellt och personligt. Här finns stora möjligheter till kompetensutveckling och karriärvägar inom företaget. Anställningen är trygg och omfattas av kollektivavtal samt attraktiva förmåner. Framför allt blir du en del av en arbetsplats som präglas av säkerhet, hållbarhet och innovation, där ditt arbete bidrar till en mer hållbar framtid.

I den här rollen erbjuder vi en lön mellan 45 000 – 56 000 SEK/månad, baserat på faktorer som utbildning, erfarenhet, kompetens och geografisk placering. Vänligen kontakta ansvarig Talent Acquisition Partner för mer information.

Ansökan & kontakt

Skicka din ansökan senast 2026-10-25 via vår karriärsida. Urval sker löpande och tjänsten kan komma att tillsättas innan sista ansökningsdag.

Kontakt:

• Max Malmström, Rekryterande chef – Max.Malmstrom@outokumpu.com
• Josefine Frisendahl, Talent Acquisition Partner – Josefine.Frisendahl@outokumpu.com

Fackliga kontakter:

• Unionen: Patrik Sundell, 070-088 10 11
• Ledarna: Patrik Norberg, 070-088 12 06
• Sveriges Ingenjörer: Fredric Liljedahl, 070-088 16 94

På Outokumpu främjar vi mångfald, jämlikhet och inkludering. Alla medarbetare ska känna sig välkomna och behandlas lika.

At Essity, we're committed to improving well-being through leading hygiene and health solutions. At our manufacturing site in Askersund, we produce advanced wound care products under the Sorbact and Cutimed brands, supporting healthcare professionals and patients around the world.

We are now looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our site leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the most strategically important product areas within our Health & Medical business. This is an opportunity to lead operational excellence, drive cultural transformation, and make a lasting impact on a site that continues to receive significant investment and attention within Essity's global manufacturing network.

About the Role

As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing organization and ensuring outstanding performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.

You will lead a team consisting of 2 Department Leaders and one Maintenance Leader, with overall responsibility for approximately 60 employees at the Askersund site. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will work closely with colleagues across Quality, Logistics, HR, Finance, Projects and EHS to deliver business results while developing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and employee engagement.

This role is critical to the site's ongoing development and transformation journey. You will have the opportunity to strengthen manufacturing excellence, improve productivity, increase equipment efficiency, reduce losses and waste, and further develop a high-performing organization capable of meeting future business demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Operations organization, including Production and Maintenance

• Deliver performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People

• Drive manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives

• Create clear targets, accountability and performance follow-up throughout the organization

• Improve productivity, equipment efficiency and waste reduction

• Build a culture of engagement, ownership and continuous learning

• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and operational requirements

• Contribute actively as a member of the Site Leadership Team

• Manage operational budgets and drive sustainable business results

• Partner with stakeholders across the site and the wider Essity manufacturing network

Who You Are

You are a strong operational leader who combines a structured approach to manufacturing performance with an engaging and empowering leadership style.

You know how to create results through others by setting clear expectations, building accountability and developing leaders and teams. You have experience driving change and understand that sustainable operational improvements require both robust systems and strong people engagement.

You bring energy, urgency and a hands-on approach to solving challenges while maintaining a long-term perspective on organizational development.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Several years of experience in a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role

• Experience leading managers and larger operational organizations

• Proven success in driving operational performance and continuous improvement

• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Excellence, TPM, World Class Manufacturing or similar operational frameworks

• Experience from high-volume manufacturing environments

• Background from FMCG, food production, process industry, consumer goods or similar industries is highly valued

• Experience managing budgets and business performance

• Strong stakeholder management and change leadership skills

• Fluent English, both written and spoken

• We welcome candidates who are fluent in Swedish as well as international candidates. If you do not currently speak Swedish, we expect a strong interest in learning the language and becoming comfortable communicating in a Swedish-speaking work environment.

It is considered an advantage if you also have

• Experience from regulated manufacturing environments, such as medical devices, healthcare products or pharmaceuticals

• Experience leading organizations through transformation and cultural change

At Essity, we're committed to improving well-being through leading hygiene and health solutions. At our manufacturing site in Askersund, we produce advanced wound care products under the Sorbact and Cutimed brands, supporting healthcare professionals and patients around the world.

We are now looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our site leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the most strategically important product areas within our Health & Medical business. This is an opportunity to lead operational excellence, drive cultural transformation, and make a lasting impact on a site that continues to receive significant investment and attention within Essity's global manufacturing network.

About the Role

As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing organization and ensuring outstanding performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.

You will lead a team consisting of 2 Department Leaders and one Maintenance Leader, with overall responsibility for approximately 60 employees at the Askersund site. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will work closely with colleagues across Quality, Logistics, HR, Finance, Projects and EHS to deliver business results while developing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and employee engagement.

This role is critical to the site's ongoing development and transformation journey. You will have the opportunity to strengthen manufacturing excellence, improve productivity, increase equipment efficiency, reduce losses and waste, and further develop a high-performing organization capable of meeting future business demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Operations organization, including Production and Maintenance

• Deliver performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People

• Drive manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives

• Create clear targets, accountability and performance follow-up throughout the organization

• Improve productivity, equipment efficiency and waste reduction

• Build a culture of engagement, ownership and continuous learning

• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and operational requirements

• Contribute actively as a member of the Site Leadership Team

• Manage operational budgets and drive sustainable business results

• Partner with stakeholders across the site and the wider Essity manufacturing network

Who You Are

You are a strong operational leader who combines a structured approach to manufacturing performance with an engaging and empowering leadership style.

You know how to create results through others by setting clear expectations, building accountability and developing leaders and teams. You have experience driving change and understand that sustainable operational improvements require both robust systems and strong people engagement.

You bring energy, urgency and a hands-on approach to solving challenges while maintaining a long-term perspective on organizational development.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Several years of experience in a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role

• Experience leading managers and larger operational organizations

• Proven success in driving operational performance and continuous improvement

• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Excellence, TPM, World Class Manufacturing or similar operational frameworks

• Experience from high-volume manufacturing environments

• Background from FMCG, food production, process industry, consumer goods or similar industries is highly valued

• Experience managing budgets and business performance

• Strong stakeholder management and change leadership skills

• Fluent English, both written and spoken

• We welcome candidates who are fluent in Swedish as well as international candidates. If you do not currently speak Swedish, we expect a strong interest in learning the language and becoming comfortable communicating in a Swedish-speaking work environment.

It is considered an advantage if you also have

• Experience from regulated manufacturing environments, such as medical devices, healthcare products or pharmaceuticals

• Experience leading organizations through transformation and cultural change