TECHNICAL MANAGER AT SKRUF SNUS

About Skruf

Skruf Snus began manufacturing Snus in 2002 and, it maintains an innovative approach to constantly challenge the industry to succeed in our vision to be the centre of excellence for the manufacturing of market leading snus. As part of Imperial Brands, one of the largest tobacco companies in the world with 26,000 employees in 119 markets, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.

The Role:

We are looking for a Technical Manager for our factory in Sävsjö, Sweden.  

As a key member of the site management team, you will report to our Factory Manager in Sävsjö and be leading a team of technical experts for improving the facility as well as technical solutions. You will directly manage 4 employees and be responsible for the technical department, which comprises 16 colleagues.

Your Tasks:

• You will lead, plan and monitor the Engineering, Maintenance, Facility Management and Energy areas of our site and be responsible for optimal resource planning

• You will be responsible for driving our Triple Zero Agenda and for continuously improving the safety record and promoting a culture where safety is paramount

• You will be responsible for the implementation of projects and investment planning at our site, according to a defined time and budget framework and in compliance with all safety standards  

• Together with the factory management team, you will develop strategies to achieve the goals and further develop the automation in our factory

• You will be a key member of the Global Engineering community as access point to OEM and subject matter experts

• You will also be responsible for the management and professional development of your employees and for drawing up and ensuring succession plans

• Working with local unions and employee representatives on relevant issues, including ensuring effective management of labor issues

• You work in an environment of continuous improvement and a CI mindset is critical for the role holder, you are in close contact with international colleagues as part of regional and global projects

• You are responsible for creating strategic maintenance and servicing plans

• You will have overall responsibility for the external service providers at our site

Your Education, Skills, Experiences:

• You have strong leadership and coaching skills, coupled with strong stakeholder management  to challenge the status quo and drive change and operational excellence

• You have a degree in (industrial) engineering or an equivalent qualification

• You have at least three years of professional experience in a similar position and have management experience

• You are familiar with facility management and energy in the production environment and have experience in implementing 'Net Zero' targets

• You have knowledge of change management and the application of LEAN methods such as FMEA, DMAIC, PDCA, Kaizen and have experience in project management

• You have a good knowledge of health and safety. Proof of a NEBOSH certificate (or equivalent) is an advantage

• You have a willingness to continuously improve our consumer-oriented business and the skills of employees and yourself

• You have strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to challenge the status quo

• In addition to a very good command of Swedish, you also have a good command of English

• A solution-oriented and structured way of working, paired with a hands-on mentality and very good communication skills round off your profile

What we offer:

• We live an open and collegial corporate culture that enables you to help shape processes in a modern and international working environment and to contribute your own ideas

• Look forward to a competitive salary with additional performance-related bonus payments

• Take advantage of our further training opportunities and develop yourself further as part of your personal career path with soft skills training as well as methodological and specialist training

• Secure your future with our company pension scheme

         Work-life balance and other company benefits

Next Steps:

Please apply online and send us your detailed application.