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Department: Global Supply Chain - Production
Reporting to: Factory Lead

 

 

 

Production Manager

 

 

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.

 

The role 

 

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 Lead the Integrated Work Systems implementation with collaboration of all stakeholders in factory and deliver the planned benefits of IWS whilst developing capability of his/herself and team with DMS ownership and qualifications.

 

Management of KPIs:

Communication of the KPI's to all production employees and ensuring everyone works towards fulfilling the targets Conduct analysis of the figures and define areas for improvement Present and explain production figures in the monthly KPI review.

 

Annual Strategic Plan (ASP) Preparation:

Calculate all production related KPI's. Plan all production related activities including training for employees Plan the production budget Provide input to other managers/departments based on the production needs

 

People Development:

Manage development plans and motivate subordinates to meet business objectives. Ensure training and information dissemination according to standards, policies, procedures  and requirements

 

Department Setup:

Ensure staffing aligns with the ASP plan, adjust them according to 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.

 

Requirements:

 

Degree in Engineering or Business Administration At least 3 years of proven experience in production in tobacco industry IWS experience is a must - DMS ownership in IWS (qualification level 3 minimum) IWS pillar activation experience will be a plus Proven production shopfloor experience and understanding of shopfloor employees needs Proven hands-on management experience Servant leadership skills Good communication skills SAP knowledge  English fluently written and spoken, Swedish will be a plus  Proficiency in Microsoft Office

 

 

Next steps

 

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

 

 

 

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Next Steps:

 

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

 

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