About the Company
Hammar develops, manufactures, and sells side loaders – a unique and world-leading solution for handling and transporting sea containers. From our headquarters and factory in Olsfors, between Borås and Gothenburg, we drive innovation that reaches customers in more than 125 countries worldwide.
We are the global market leader, but we don't stop there. Hammar is on a clear growth trajectory with high ambitions. We see great potential to reach new customers, expand into more markets, and continue developing products at the absolute cutting edge.
With our entire value chain gathered in Olsfors, from development and design to production, we have both the pace and the ability to quickly turn ideas into competitive solutions. At the same time, our international presence, with operations in Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, and the USA, among others, strengthens our position as a strong global player.
We employ nearly 250 employees worldwide, of whom approximately 170 work in Olsfors.
We offer a work environment where collaboration, personal responsibility, and short decision-making paths mean you can truly make an impact. Read more at www.hammarlift.com
Job Description
As a production supervisor for the coating department, you have overall responsibility for leading and developing daily operations with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency. You work closely with the team and create engagement through clear and coaching-style leadership.
Your main areas of responsibility:
• Lead, distribute, and follow up on daily work in the department
• Ensure staffing, resource allocation, and production planning (short and medium term)
• Set goals, monitor key metrics, and drive improvements
• Initiate and implement improvement projects (e.g., according to Lean and 5S)
• Handle deviations and conduct root cause analyses
• Collaborate closely with production, assembly, and logistics for efficient workflow
• Ensure a safe and secure work environment, including chemical handling
Qualifications
We are looking for a confident and engaged leader with experience from a production environment, preferably in manufacturing or surface treatment. You have a documented ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams and a good understanding of planning and resource management in operational activities.
You combine clear and present leadership with strong structure and a drive to improve both processes and results. You thrive in a role where you take responsibility, make decisions, and work closely with operations.
To succeed in this role, we see that you have:
• Experience leading production teams and developing employees
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work
• Experience with production management and capacity planning
• Knowledge of Lean or similar improvement methodologies
• Good understanding of quality, work environment, and safety work
• Experience with production systems and planning tools
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
Hammar Offers You:
At Hammar, you will meet an entrepreneurial culture with strong commitment and a focus on development. As a production supervisor, you have a key role with great opportunities to influence, develop, and structure an operation with high ambitions.
Good to Know:
- The position is full-time with a 6-month probationary period.
- Location: Olsfors
This is a direct recruitment where you will be employed by our client Hammar Maskin.
The recruitment is conducted in cooperation with NearYou.
You apply via the website: www.nearyou.se
Deadline for applications: 2026-07-12
Due to vacation schedules, the selection process begins in week 29.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we ask that you exclude the last four digits of your personal number and any reference contacts from your application/CV.
Due to vacation, questions about the position will be answered in week 29. Contact the recruitment manager Lena Wijk via email at [email protected] or tel. 0723-63 23 04.
About NearYou
NearYou is an authorized recruitment and staffing company with offices in 18 cities. We have evolved from being one company among many in the industry to also becoming a social actor. With us as your partner and employer, we promise to deliver more of what we do best. We excel at being close, human, and a counterbalance to stress, people as statistics, and overly impersonal digitalization. We are there for you, with a handshake and a promise. We know what a good labor market needs.
For you as a candidate, it means a partner that backs you, wherever you are in your career and where you want to be. We want to be the security in a fast-moving world. We support, challenge, and ask how you're doing. Naturally, we believe.
Read more about us at www.nearyou.se.About the Company
Hammar develops, manufactures, and sells side loaders – a unique and world-leading solution for handling and transporting sea containers. From our headquarters and factory in Olsfors, between Borås and Gothenburg, we drive innovation that reaches customers in more than 125 countries worldwide.
We are the global market leader, but we don't stop there. Hammar is on a clear growth trajectory with high ambitions. We see great potential to reach new customers, expand into more markets, and continue developing products at the absolute cutting edge.
With our entire value chain…