General Manager for Wire and Heating Technology

Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) is in an exciting development phase in preparation for meeting future challenges. We are looking for a General Manager to take over the reigns and develop the business and lift it to new heights.

SMT is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a world-leading manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels, special alloys, as well as metallic and ceramic resistance materials for the most demanding industries. Its cutting-edge expertise is based on an integrated production platform and world-leading metallurgy and R&D. Operations are divided into four product areas (PA): Tube, Strip, Wire and Heating Technology, and Primary Products.

Key performance areas
As General Manager your main responsibilities include:
- Overall business responsibility for the PA
- Being head of Wire and Heating Technology's executive management and participating in the development of the PA within SMT
- Developing and executing a business strategy for the PA in line with Wire and Heating Technology's strategic direction
- Coordinating activities between Wire and Heating Technology's own units (product units, Marketing and Sales functions, etc.), as well as between the business units
- Overall responsibility for execution of the Step Change program in the PA and a vital partner for success in the overall SMT Step Change program

The position includes about seven traveling days per month.

You will be a member of the management team for SMT.

Your profile
The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, equivalent education, with prior leadership experience and a proven track record from international businesses, preferably from the steel industry, with specialist knowledge of the wire sector being advantageous. Strong leadership and business skills are a prerequisite, as is a combination of business and production/technical skills. You have experience and a proven track record of managing change and in executing business strategies. A strong customer, competitor and business network is advantageous. You have good computer skills and excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both verbal and written.

You are accustomed to carrying out change management in global organizations and are interested in being a leader in a high performance environment. The key to success in this position is the strategic work and being a visionary who dares to challenge ingrained patterns.

You have a strong customer focus, are result oriented, and know how to build effective, global teams. The position as Manager places major demands on your leadership skills. You are perceptive and easily create a trusting environment for collaboration, while inspiring and motivating your co-workers to create team spirit and enthusiasm in order to reach the business goals. You are also interested in developing both the business and your co-workers and have the ability to implement changes.

Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Petra Einarsson, recruiting manager, +46 (0)26 263 636
Johan Hedlund, HR Advisor, +46 (0)26 266 490

Send your application no later than August 17, 2013. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.com/career, Job ID: 324225.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HRdirect, +46 (0)20 261 444.

Recruiter
Veronica Magnusson