Boliden is a high-tech metals company with its own mines and smelters that works with a long-term perspective to ensure society’s access to base and precious metals. For a century, our work has been part of the value chains that have shaped modern society. At Boliden, we know that the metals we mine will continue to play a crucial role in the future—what matters is how we produce them. Join us and drive change for future generations.

For Garpenberg, we are seeking a clear, hands-on, and committed leader for the Production Ort section. Do you want to help build future production capacity through safe, efficient, and sustainable underground mining? Do you thrive in a role where leadership, production, quality, and development go hand in hand? Then you’re the person we’re looking for. Submit your application today!

Your Role

As Section Manager for On-Site Production at the Garpenberg Mine, you will be responsible for developing the mine’s future production areas. You will lead the work on tunneling and preparation and ensure that the right production areas are completed on time, with the right quality, and at the right cost. The role includes, among other things, drilling, blasting, rock reinforcement, and preparation contracting.

You have personnel responsibility, health and safety responsibility as delegated, and budget and performance responsibility for the section. You lead and develop supervisors, production technicians, and employees, and work closely with other sections, planning, geology, maintenance, contractors, and support functions. An important part of the role is to serve as the client and operations manager for the site preparation contracting operations and to monitor safety, quality, progress, performance, and finances.

Your team

You will be part of the mine’s management team and report directly to the Mine Manager. The position is based in Garpenberg, and working hours are daytime Monday through Friday. As Section Manager, Production, you will play a key role in driving safety, quality, adherence to plans, and development forward in an operation where a holistic approach and collaboration are crucial to the mine’s overall results.

Your Contribution

We look forward to welcoming you if you’re eager to grow and develop as a leader. As a person, you are confident, clear, and present in your leadership style. You foster participation, build commitment, and help people grow. You are organized, solution-oriented, and able to communicate clear expectations in a complex operation. You have a strong focus on safety, sustainable production, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone with:

• Relevant technical education or equivalent experience in mining, industry, or construction
• Experience in leadership within operational activities
• A solid understanding of the work environment, safety, and risk management
• Experience in production planning, monitoring, and improvement initiatives
• Ability to lead through other managers and create clarity in a complex organization
• Strong communication skills in Swedish and English
• Class B driver’s license

Why work with us:

At Boliden, we believe in fostering a workplace where care, courage, and responsibility are central to everything we do. We offer a workplace where we value collaboration and where your contributions will have a direct impact on future generations. We are a company made up of responsible and creative people who all work toward the same vision: to become the most sustainable and respected metals supplier in the world.

Apply today to be part of something truly meaningful!

At Boliden, diversity and inclusion are a driving force for innovation. We know that different perspectives and experiences strengthen us and help us stay at the forefront of an important and exciting industry. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone can feel safe and inspired to reach their full potential.

Want to learn more about the role? Contact the hiring manager, Daniel Bergius, at Daniel.Bergius@boliden.com.

Questions about the application will be answered by our Talent Acquisition Partner, Helen.Eklid@boliden.com.

Union information is available from Kent Hedin, Ledarna, 0225-369 50, Jacob Wallén, Unionen, 070-305 03 82, Morvan Derrien, SACO, 070-209 05 63.

Application deadline: September 6, 2026. Screening and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis throughout the recruitment period, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

As part of Boliden’s high-quality recruitment process and systematic safety efforts, background checks may be included in the recruitment process.

If the position you have applied for involves handling explosives, you will, in accordance with the Act on Flammable and Explosive Goods (2010:1011), undergo a background check for approval by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MCF) during the recruitment process.

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