At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high-voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will be part of an international engineering center with advanced high-voltage test facilities, modern cable production, and the cable-laying vessel NKT Victoria. As Connectors, we collaborate to develop innovative technology that connects a greener and more sustainable world. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and operates in more than 30 countries. NKT—We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.
Job description:Take a leadership role in our production team and work in a modern production environment in KarlskronaAre you looking for an opportunity to inspire, motivate, and lead a team? In this role, you’ll have the chance to contribute to a company that plays a central role in society’s green transition. Our production is growing, and we now need to expand our team of production managers.
Develop, motivate, and engageAs a Production Manager at NKT, your leadership skills will be put to the test. You’ll lead a team of operators who work with lead extrusion of cable. You’ll collaborate with a team of production managers, technicians, operators, and various support functions. You’ll ensure that our resources—including people, machinery, and materials—are utilized in the best possible way. You will lead a team operating on a 5-shift schedule, which means that production continues even when you are not on site.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and will be responsible for, among other things:
- Ensuring that the department’s goals are established, clarified, monitored, and developed within the organization
- Recruiting and developing staff
- Ensuring that human, machinery, and material resources are utilized efficiently
- Investment & operating budget
- Ensuring that the department’s goals are established, clarified, monitored, and implemented within the operations
Inspiring and committed leader To perform well and thrive in the role of production manager, you need prior experience in personnel management as well as the ability to engage and motivate employees. You are skilled at handling challenges with a solution-oriented approach in a dynamic work environment and are adept at providing feedback while being sensitive to individual needs. As a leader, you are clear about goals and expectations and view development as the most important path to results. You have an interest in technology and enjoy contributing to conversations and discussions.
In addition to the above, you have experience leading staff, have worked with SAM (systematic workplace health and safety management), and have a genuine interest in quality and improvement initiatives.
Your resume should also include the following:
- High school diploma with a focus on technology or equivalent
- Experience in personnel management within the manufacturing industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP is a plus
- Fluency in spoken and written Swedish and English
Working at NKTWe believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better workplace. We are committed to promoting a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives can thrive and be inspired to perform at their best. You’ll have exciting opportunities to develop your career and enjoy attractive benefits.
Learn more about what we offer and hear from some NKT Connectors here!
Contact and ApplicationWe review applications on an ongoing basis, but we recommend that you submit your application by July 31 at the latest. A criminal background check, alcohol and drug tests, and personality and aptitude tests may be part of our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact the hiring manager, Andreas Christenson, at andreas.christenson@nkt.com, or the recruiter in charge, Agnes Carlsson, at agnes.carlsson@nkt.com. Please note that, due to GDPR, we cannot accept applications via email.
Please note that response times may be longer than usual during the summer.
Union Representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer – Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380Unionen – Joakim Wikström, +46 734 070 243Ledarna – Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911
We look forward to receiving your application!
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