Production Technical Manager at Westermo in Stora Sundby

Norén & Lindholm AB · Full-time

Metallverksgatan 8, Västerås, Sweden

Do you want to be part of developing one of Sweden's most advanced electronics factories and lead the work toward the next level of automation and digitalization? Westermo is now seeking a production technical manager who wants to develop both people, technology, and production processes in our factory in Stora Sundby. This is a key role for someone who is curious about the future of production technology and believes that real development is created together with others. About Westermo Westermo is a global technology company that develops robust data communication solutions for critical infrastructure, such as railways, energy, and industrial networks. Our products are used in environments where reliability is crucial. Our main factory is located in Stora Sundby outside Eskilstuna and serves as the group's "core plant" for production, industrialization, and method development. Here we develop processes and practices that are implemented in our factories in Sweden, Germany, Ireland, and India. Westermo is in a strong growth phase with increased investments and a clear ambition to continue expanding globally. About the Role As production technical manager, you are responsible for leading and developing the work within production technology and production development at the factory in Stora Sundby. You lead a team of approximately 11 employees and work closely with production, test technology, quality, and other central functions. An important part of the assignment is to develop both the team and production processes with a focus on increased capacity, automation, digitalization, and efficiency. Westermo has a clear ambition to continue development toward a smart factory. You will have a central role in that journey and need to have a genuine interest in modern technology and how new solutions can be translated into concrete benefits in production. Examples of responsibility areas: Lead and develop the team within production technology and production development Drive development and improvement of production processes Drive initiatives within automation, digitalization, and new technology Ensure adequate capacity and technical conditions in line with increased demand Participate in business planning and work with KPIs, budgets, and follow-up Industrialize new products in close collaboration with R&D Contribute to global projects and development toward a smart factory Who We Are Looking For We are seeking an experienced leader in production or production technology who is driven by developing both people and technology. You have a genuine interest in modern production technology and want to be part of driving development within automation, digitalization, and smart factories. At the same time, you are a present leader who is interested in your employees and creates results together with others. To succeed in the role, we see that you have: Experience in leadership roles in production, production technology, or industrial development Experience with personnel responsibility and developing teams Good understanding of industrial manufacturing processes Experience with and a clear interest in automation, digitalization, and modern production technology Academic education in engineering or equivalent experience Experience with budgets, KPI monitoring, and business development Very good skills in Swedish and English, spoken and written Meritorious is experience from electronics production, EMS, or complex manufacturing industry As a person, you are unpretentious, attentive, and collaboration-oriented. You are confident in your leadership without needing to be the center of attention and have a genuine interest in people. You drive your matters forward but are at the same time receptive to other perspectives and respect joint decisions and direction. At Westermo, leadership is based on collaboration, responsibility, and trust rather than hierarchy and prestige. Westermo Offers At Westermo, you get the opportunity to take a central role in the development of advanced electronics production in an international technology company with strong confidence in the future. Here, the small company's fast decision-making and entrepreneurial spirit are combined with the global group's resources and long-term perspective. You get to be part of shaping the next step in our growth journey, where the goal is to double the production capacity at the factory in Stora Sundby over the coming years. Work location: Stora Sundby (Eskilstuna) Want to Know More? The recruitment is conducted in collaboration with Norén & Lindholm. Register your application at www.norenlindholm.se or using the button below by October 4 at the latest. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. If you have questions, please contact Lisa Tojkander at 070-77 88 155 or [email protected] Our Recruitment Process We value diversity and believe that different perspectives strengthen both people and organizations. Everyone is welcome to apply with us. All applications are treated confidentially. About Norén & Lindholm Norén & Lindholm is an established recruitment and interim company with its heart in Mälardalen. We match competence with companies' needs, from specialists to leaders. With us, personal engagement is always in focus and we want to create successful meetings between people and employers. Welcome with your application!