Maintenance is one of the most critical functions at Billerud. This is where we ensure that all of our production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with the highest possible availability. Every day our employees work to create stable operations, develop technology, and maintain a world-class safe working environment. Do you want to be part of contributing to a sustainable and operationally reliable future? Then this role might be right for you.
We are now seeking our next Maintenance Section Manager for Automation at Billerud in Frövi, Örebro.
As Manager of the Automation Section, you lead an organization of approximately 30 employees consisting of automation electricians, planners, technicians, and systems engineers. You lead the operations through two directly reporting group managers, who in turn have personnel responsibility for their respective groups. The role also includes direct personnel responsibility for 4 planners and 6 systems engineers.
The Automation Section is responsible for maintenance of electrical systems, instrumentation, OT security, control and process systems for our cardboard and pulp production in Frövi and Rockhammar.
You have overall responsibility for the section's safety work, efficiency, economics, work environment, and development. The role also includes responsibility for the section's budget, as well as electrical, radiation, and OT safety responsibilities related to our ISO certifications and regulatory requirements. You are part of the Maintenance leadership group and play a central role in the department's strategic management.
Your key responsibilities in this role will be:
- Further develop and maintain a strong safety culture, where safety is integrated into the section's working methods, decision-making, and leadership.
- Drive an efficient work order process and resource efficiency, with control over costs, availability, and efficiency in the execution of maintenance work.
- Lead through other managers, with focus on clear roles, responsibilities, and uniform working methods throughout the organization and in collaboration with other departments and functions.
- Establish and implement strategy for improved organizational efficiency for the section in line with Billerud's overall strategy, and work towards an even stronger performance and learning culture within the operations.
The role requires a leader who is confident in complex environments, who can combine strategic direction with present and trust-building leadership, and who takes clear overall responsibility for both people and results.
We put Safety First! At Billerud, we all share responsibility for contributing to a safe work environment.
Qualifications
To succeed in the role as Automation Section Manager, you have:
- Higher education or university degree in engineering, electrical engineering, or automation. Alternatively, experience that Billerud deems equivalent.
- Documented experience of leadership with personnel and budget responsibility.
- Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
Meritorious experience includes:
- Leadership experience as a manager of managers.
- Experience serving in a management group.
- Experience from maintenance in the pulp and paper industry or related operations.
Personal Qualities
You are an experienced and confident leader who takes overall responsibility for people, results, and long-term development. You lead with integrity, clear strategic direction, and a strong focus on safety and business acumen.
You have the ability to balance strategic understanding with leadership through other managers, and you create structure, clarity, and common working methods that enable stable delivery over time. As a leader, you are results-driven, analytical, and solution-oriented, with the ability to see connections, prioritize correctly, and make well-founded decisions even in complex situations.
You are relationship-building and communicative, build trust in the organization, and collaborate effectively across boundaries. Through present and situationally adapted leadership, you take time to understand the business and create engagement, responsibility-taking, and execution power.
Our values are important to us, and we believe that you as an applicant recognize yourself in our value words: Care for each other and we keep what we promise.
Contact
If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact recruiting manager Tobias Walterström-Eklund, Director Maintenance at [email protected] or +46727287374.
We decline proposals from external recruitment providers.
Application Information
Welcome to submit your application no later than 2026-08-09. Selection will be made on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. Due to vacations, feedback may take longer than usual.
Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.
Frövi is part of The Greater Örebro Area. Working at Billerud Frövi means you can easily commute between work and all the experiences that Örebro has to offer for living and enjoying. Whether it's shopping in the city center, a picnic in the City Park, ice skating on Hjälmaren, or watching an Örebro Hockey match.
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Why Us?
- An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future.
- Development and career opportunities.
- Performance-based bonus, occupational pension, access to holiday and leisure accommodations, and various other benefits according to company policy.
Our recruitment process includes: Selection questions, interviews, recruitment tests, reference checks, and approved alcohol and drug testing, as well as background check and MBL negotiations.Maintenance is one of the most critical functions at Billerud. This is where we ensure that all of our production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with the highest possible availability. Every day our employees work to create stable operations, develop technology, and maintain a world-class safe working environment. Do you want to be part of contributing to a sustainable and operationally reliable future? Then this role might be right for you.
We are now seeking our next Maintenance Section Manager for Automation at Billerud in Frövi, Örebro.
As Manager of the Automation Section,…