Factory Manager to HVDC

We are now looking for a Factory Manager to HVDC in Smedjebacken for our Valve Assembly Production, to lead our great teams of Production Leaders.
You will be part of The Valve Assembly production unit and have responsibility for the work environment and development of 4 managers, leading a total of 80 people. Your important mission will be to enable your employees to grow and develop with safe and agile leadership.
You will ensure the right capacity and competence for your production area to meet set deadlines and goals. You will also be responsible for running the department's improvement work and activities In addition to the work you do with your employees, you will have many contacts within the company, but also with other units within Hitachi Energy, as well as with suppliers and customers.
We have a high demand from our market so this will give you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment. As a leader you are open-minded, communicative and have the ability to motivate others. In this role you will have a central part of ensuring quality and delivery of projects and to support your team to develop themselves as well as the organization.
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and join us? We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t fulfil all requirements.
Your responsibilities
You will be part of The Valve Assembly management team and have responsibility for the work environment and workflow of the Production Leaders and factory in Smedjebacken.
You will drive initiatives and improvement activities within your area of responsibility in both short- and long-term perspective
In your role you will act as a role model by being supportive, handle change with commitment and engage your team to act and perform at their best
You will ensure the right capacity and competence for your production area to meet set deadlines and goals.
You share Hitachi Energy’s core values ​​of safety and integrity, which means you take responsibility for your own actions while feeling responsible for your colleagues and business.
We offer you an exciting and dynamic role with close collaboration with other departments and teams at Hitachi Energy, as well as with suppliers and customers.

Your background
You have a technical education or equivalent work experience and a good understanding of production flows
We see that you have experience of project management or other leadership roles to be able to lead other managers
You are a curious and structured person with the drive to challenge yourself and the organization for continuous development
You also have quality- and result focus and believe that collaboration is the key to success
As you will be part of a company that operates on a global arena, fluent in English is required. Knowing Swedish is preferable for collaboration with local stakeholders.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply 2023-12-06.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Jens Möllberg, jens.mollberg@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86 Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85 Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Senior Talent Acqusition Partner cajsa.fellerfeldt-eklund@hitachienergy.com.
HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a business unit within Hitachi Energy that develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems to customers worldwide. HVDC technology is used to transmit electrical energy over long distances with minimal losses. HVDC is also used to connect different power systems.