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:Play a leading role in our dedicated production team and work in a state-of-the-art production environment in Karlskrona
Are you looking for an opportunity to inspire, motivate, and lead a team? If you have previous leadership experience—preferably in an industrial setting—and are motivated by leading people in production, this could be the right job for you. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a company that plays a central role in our society’s green transition. Our production is growing, and we now need to expand our team of production managers for our cable manufacturing division.
Develop, motivate, and engage
As a Production Manager at NKT, your leadership skills will be put to the test. You will lead a skilled team of operators who work on manufacturing our cable cores in the form of copper or aluminum conductors. You’ll ensure that our resources—including people, machinery, and materials—are utilized to their fullest potential. You’ll lead a team operating on a 5-shift schedule, which means production continues even when you’re not on site.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and will be responsible for the following, among other things:
- Responsible for recruiting and developing staff.
- Ensuring the efficient use of resources—people, machinery, and materials.
- Developing, monitoring, and updating investment and operating budgets.
- Visualizes and monitors the department’s goals, and breaks them down and develops them within the department.
- Ensures that operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and agreements.
Inspiring and committed leader
To achieve good results and thrive as a production manager, you have previous experience leading staff and the ability to engage and motivate employees. You are skilled at handling challenges with a positive attitude in a changing environment and are adept at providing feedback with a professional approach to interacting with different individuals.
As a leader, you are clear about goals and expectations and view development as the most important factor for sustainable results. You have an interest in technology and are eager to contribute 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 include the following:
- High school diploma with a focus on technology or equivalent
- Experience in personnel management, in the manufacturing industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP is a plus
- Fluency in spoken and written Swedish and English
Working at NKT
We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better workplace. We are committed to fostering 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, along with attractive benefits.
Learn more about what we offer and hear from some NKT Connectors employees here!
Contact Information and Application
We review applications on an ongoing basis, but we recommend that you submit your application no later than January 18, 2026. Please note that due to GDPR regulations, we cannot accept applications via email. A criminal background check, alcohol and drug tests, and personality assessments will be part of our recruitment process
If you have any questions about the position, please contact the hiring manager, Carolina Persson, at carolina.persson@nkt.com
Union representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380
Unionen: Joakim Wikström +46 76 407 02 43
Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911
We look forward to receiving your application!