Production Leader Injection Molding

TePe is an expansive, international company with headquarters and all production in Malmö. Based on our vision of oral health for all, we create products that contribute to healthy smiles around the world. In every step, from product development and manufacturing to marketing and sales, it is our competent and engaged employees who drive the company forward through innovative thinking and smart solutions. With us, you become part of exciting development toward ambitious goals. Come and grow with TePe! We are looking for an engaged and driven Production Leader for our Injection Molding Department. Here you will have the opportunity to lead and develop a competent team in a technically advanced production environment where quality, efficiency, and continuous improvements are in focus. As Production Leader, you have an important role in daily operations and are responsible for creating good conditions for both people and production. You combine present and clear leadership with an interest in technology, problem-solving, and development. About the role As Production Leader, you lead and develop a team of 17 employees consisting of machine operators, tool technicians, and quality control inspectors. You are a present leader who creates clarity, engagement, and good conditions for the team to succeed in their work. You are responsible for operations conducted during day, evening, and night shifts, while you yourself primarily work during daytime. An important part of the role is to ensure stable and efficient production with a focus on quality, safety, and delivery. You follow up on production targets, plan and prioritize resources, and ensure that daily maintenance, quality controls, and production processes function as they should. When challenges arise in production, you need to be able to create structure, prioritize, and together with the team find ways forward. You also actively work to develop the operation by identifying improvement opportunities and driving improvement work together with the team. The role involves close collaboration with maintenance, production planning, quality, and other parts of production. You report to the Production Manager for Injection Molding and together you work on the department's development with focus on people, methods, and results. About you We are looking for someone with experience from manufacturing industry, preferably with a focus on high-quality products and who thrives in a role where leadership, technology, and production meet. To succeed in the role, we see that you have: At least three years of experience in leadership, preferably within production or manufacturing industry. Experience leading, motivating, and developing employees. Technical education and/or several years of experience within technology, maintenance, or production. Experience with improvement work and an interest in developing processes and methods. Good communication skills in Swedish and English. Experience with structured improvement work such as Lean, 5S, or equivalent is a merit. You are a confident, clear, and solution-oriented leader who creates engagement and structure around you. You have the ability to see both the bigger picture and what needs to be handled here and now. The production environment is event-driven and the pace can be periodically high. Therefore, it is important that you remain calm under pressure, can prioritize between different needs, and make well-founded decisions even when conditions change rapidly. You are curious and technically interested and enjoy solving problems together with others. As a leader, you are present and communicative, while at the same time you dare to make decisions and set clear expectations. You have high ambitions, both for the operation and for your own continued development. For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Elina Meijer, HR Business Partner Operations. [email protected] TePe offers At TePe you become part of an innovative and growing organization with a clear vision – to create healthy smiles around the world. We combine sustainability, quality, and an inclusive corporate culture where every employee's contribution is valued. You are offered a central role in a modern and technically advanced production environment, where you work together with engaged colleagues and have the opportunity to influence and develop both methods and results. How to apply Curious? We look forward to hearing from you! Applying is easy – just upload your CV and answer a few short questions. We have removed the cover letter from our recruitment process. Instead, we ask a couple of targeted questions that help us get the information we actually need to make a fair and clear assessment. Selection is ongoing, so feel free to submit your application today. The final application deadline is September 8, 2026. We receive all applications through our recruitment system – not via email – because it provides a fair process and a smoother experience for you as an applicant. To find a good match – for both you and us – we use tests from Alva Labs. These are scientifically based tools that help us understand your potential beyond your CV. This makes the selection more fair and increases the chance that we find someone who both enjoys and succeeds in the role. Background check As part of our recruitment process, a background check is conducted on final candidates before employment is confirmed. The check may include verification of previous employment, education, professional qualifications, financial information, legal status, and the right to work in Sweden. The background check is conducted via an external provider. All checks are conducted with the candidate's consent and in accordance with applicable legislation and data protection regulations.

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