Head of Maintenance Engineering
Piteå, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Planning technicians, textiles, glass, wood, packaging
Work model On location
Application due date 3 August 2025
Are you the one?
Are you our new leader in maintenance development? Do you want to help drive the development of maintenance work at one of Europe's largest kraftliner mills? We are looking for you who have a strong technical interest, a strategic mindset and an engaging leadership. With us, you will play a key role in shaping the future of maintenance operations - where availability, safety and cost efficiency are at the center. About the position The position is based at Smurfit Westrock Piteå, part of the Smurfit Westrock Group - one of the world's largest manufacturers of paper-based packaging. We are an international company with operations in 40 countries, which means you will also interact with colleagues and functions globally. International exchange of experience and collaboration on best practice is a natural part of your role. About the role In this role, you will have overall responsibility for leading and developing our maintenance development work. You will lead a team focused on maintenance engineering, spare parts management and technical safety compliance. Together, you will work to modernize and streamline maintenance work through structured methods, data-driven approaches and long-term planning. You will be responsible for our maintenance system and drive the development of preventive maintenance, spare parts strategy and the overall planning of scheduled stops. An important part of the role is also to ensure that technical equipment checks according to applicable legal requirements and regulations are performed correctly and in a timely manner. Your main responsibilities: - Responsible for the development of our maintenance work - methods, strategies and systems - Lead and develop the team in maintenance engineering, spare parts management and technical controls - Ensure effective use and further development of the maintenance system - Develop preventive maintenance and long term stop planning - Work data-driven with analysis of asset performance, risks and improvement opportunities - Ensure that controls according to technical safety requirements are planned, implemented and documented - Participate in international cooperation and exchange of experience within the group Your profile - Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent with relevant technical background - Several years of experience in maintenance, engineering or project activities in the process industry - Proven leadership experience with the ability to engage, structure and develop teams - Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations in technical safety. - Good analytical skills and the ability to make decisions based on data - Fluency in spoken and written Swedish and English Application form Does this sound like the right next step for you? Send your application by August 3, 2025. We plan to start the selection and interview process in the latter part of August. If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Weronica Lundberg, Technical Manager at 0911-97160 or weronica.lundberg@smurfitwestrock.se. Smurfit Westrock Piteå is Europe's largest kraftliner mill with approximately 510 employees. It produces more than 700,000 tons of kraftliner annually, which is used in the manufacture of high-quality corrugated board. The Piteå mill is part of Smurfit Westrock, the largest and world-leading company in sustainable paper and paper-based packaging solutions with operations in 40 countries and over 100,000 employees.