Production Manager Nursery - Temporary Position

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About the Position For over 50 years, Södra has been cultivating new generations of forest. At our tree nurseries, we lay the foundation for the forests of the future, from seed to plant, adapted to the conditions of southern Sweden. To Södra's tree nursery in Gödastorp, we are now looking for a Production Manager who wants to be part of developing both people and operations close to nature. What you will work with at Södra In the role of Production Manager, you will have the opportunity to take a holistic approach to operations. You will plan cultivation and lead and develop your team members in daily work. At the nursery, employees work with planting, watering, fertilizing, weeding, as well as sorting, treating, and packing plants. The work is carried out both manually and with the help of agricultural machinery. As Production Manager, you will, among other things: ensure a safe and secure work environment with a strong focus on health and safety plan and manage production based on season, needs, and available resources, together with coordinators lead and allocate daily work drive improvement work, investments, and development of working methods monitor budget, results, and production targets have personnel responsibility for approximately 30 employees You will work closely with dedicated and knowledgeable colleagues at the nursery and maintain ongoing collaboration with your fellow production managers in Falkenberg and at our nursery in Flåboda. This position is a temporary assignment of approximately 12 months, based at Södra's tree nursery in Gödastorp, Falkenberg. Who Are We Looking For? We are looking for someone who thrives in an operation where nature's conditions set the rhythm and where planning, structure, and flexibility must go hand in hand. You are a present and clear leader who creates engagement and participation in your team. To succeed, you need to: have a genuine interest in cultivation or forestry operations be confident in your leadership and have the ability to coach and develop employees be able to plan, prioritize, and make decisions in an operation with distinct seasonal variations work in a structured manner while remaining flexible when conditions change We also see that you have experience with: leadership in a relevant environment (preferably within agriculture or forestry) production planning, staffing, and follow-up systematic workplace safety management driving improvement and development work You have relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience, good knowledge of Swedish and English, and a valid driver's license (Class B). What It's Like to Work at Södra At Södra, you have the opportunity to develop on the job, while contributing to sustainable forestry that creates value for people and the environment. We greatly value your personal commitment and are keen on ensuring you thrive and feel good. For your security, we have collective agreements and favorable conditions, as well as several benefits that are useful to you both at work and in your free time. What do you think, could this be something for you? Then you know what to do. We really look forward to hearing from you! Want to Know More? Do you have questions about the position or workplace? Contact recruiting manager Martin at [email protected]. Do you have questions about the recruitment process? Email [email protected]. Trade union questions should be directed to Fredrik Dacke, Saco, at [email protected] Robert Andersson, Ledarna, at [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Submit your application via the link by August 12. Due to vacation schedules, responses to your application may take some time. We will begin the selection process after the final application deadline. We use tests as part of the recruitment process, and we politely but firmly decline offers for advertising and recruitment services in connection with this announcement. Background checks may be applied. Be Part of Building a Sustainable Society Södra is one of the country's largest forest industry companies and is jointly owned by more than 50,000 family forest operations in southern Sweden. In addition to developing forestry, we strive to always use forest raw materials in the most efficient and climate-smart way. Pulp, timber, textile pulp, and bioproducts are just a few examples. By working together, we have the strength, commitment, and courage needed to build a sustainable society. It happens with our feet on the ground, our ear to the world, and our eyes forward.About the Position For over 50 years, Södra has been cultivating new generations of forest. At our tree nurseries, we lay the foundation for the forests of the future, from seed to plant, adapted to the conditions of southern Sweden. To Södra's tree nursery in Gödastorp, we are now looking for a Production Manager who wants to be part of developing both people and operations close to nature. What you will work with at Södra In the role of Production Manager, you will have the opportunity to take a holistic approach to operations. You will plan cultivation and lead and develop your team…

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active

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Falkenberg

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Odlarevägen 4

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29. 6. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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