Workshop Manager

Railcare is a railway company filled with energy, commitment, and quick-thinking employees. We operate in a traditional industry that is once again a future-oriented sector, as railways enable a sustainable and efficient mode of transportation. Railcare contributes to this through, among other things, railway maintenance, freight, contract and specialty transportation, as well as development and maintenance of locomotives and machinery. We are seeking an engaged and business-driven workshop manager for Långsele. About the Job This is a key role where you lead and develop the workshop with a focus on quality, efficiency, and long-term growth. You report directly to the Technology Business Area Manager, are part of the business area's management team, and play a central role in ensuring that operations deliver according to both customer requirements and our own high standards. With us, you have the opportunity to make a real impact, both in day-to-day work and in the long-term development of the business. The position is based in Långsele, and work takes place primarily during daytime hours. Travel is a natural part of the role. About the Role As workshop manager, you have overall operational and financial responsibility for the workshop in Långsele. This includes economics, personnel, resource planning, quality, work environment, safety, and customer relations. You lead the business through production management and other key functions, and ensure that assignments are planned, prioritized, and executed according to agreed timelines, costs, and quality standards. The role involves creating clarity in responsibilities, priorities, and working methods, as well as ensuring that the operation has the right organization, staffing, and competence for both today's deliveries and future needs. An important part of the assignment is to continue building and developing the business in Långsele together with the business area manager. You will create the conditions for continued growth through structure, monitoring, improvement work, and active leadership. You work closely with other functions within the business area, such as project management, procurement, inventory, and aftermarket. You are expected to contribute to a cohesive Technology Business Area, where different functions and operations work according to common goals, priorities, and working methods. The role also involves close collaboration with Railcare's other workshops and business areas. You actively contribute to the group by sharing expertise and resources, developing common working methods, and acting in the best interest of Railcare. The role combines operational presence with strategic work. You therefore need to thrive both in the business and in work with economics, organization, customers, and long-term development. We are Looking for You If You: Have experience leading operations in a workshop, industrial, or similar environment Have a clear customer and business perspective and understand the connection between delivery, customer satisfaction, and profitability Have experience leading change, developing organizations, and implementing new working methods Are confident in taking holistic responsibility, both operationally and strategically Have a good understanding of economics, monitoring, and business principles Have experience with quality management systems and compliance work Experience with ISO, ECM, or other regulated operations is a merit Have experience leading through other managers or key functions Have worked with business development and improvement initiatives Your Leadership Profile We are looking for a present and clear leader who creates structure, engagement, and direction. To succeed in the role, we see that you: Take responsibility and make decisions, even when not all facts are on the table Have a strong drive to develop both the business and your employees Are solution-oriented and see opportunities rather than obstacles Build trust through clear communication and presence in the business Have the ability to see the big picture and get different parts to work toward the same goal We Offer At Railcare, you become part of an entrepreneurially driven company with short decision-making processes and great opportunity to influence. You get a central role in a growing business where we combine workshop, technology, and development with the ambition to be more than a traditional workshop. We offer a broad and developmental role, engaged colleagues, and good opportunities to influence both your own and the business's development. About the Långsele Operation The Långsele operation consists of approximately 30 employees and generates revenue of around 70 million kronor per year. In the workshop, we perform routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, major overhauls, renovations, and modernizations of locomotives and railway vehicles. We also work with installation and development of, among other things, radio control and train protection systems. The operation is certified according to ISO 9001 and ECM, which means that quality, safety, documentation, and continuous improvement are a natural part of our daily work.

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