Assembly Manager at BAE Systems Bofors

AxÖ Consulting AB · plný úvazek

Dammbroplan 4, Karlskoga, Švédsko

About the Company BAE Systems Bofors is a high-tech company that develops and integrates weapons systems. The company is in an expansive phase and currently has approximately 800 employees, with the majority based in Karlskoga. The company also has locations in Karlstad, Örebro, and Lindesberg. BAE Systems Bofors has extensive collaboration with subcontractors both in the local area and throughout Europe. The main products manufactured are artillery guns, naval guns, intelligent ammunition, and remotely controlled weapons systems. The company also provides technologies and customized maintenance support. The company is a national resource with unique expertise in gun systems, including advanced ammunition. About the Position The Production Department at BAE Systems Bofors consists of six sections. We are now seeking an Assembly Manager within the Land product area. You will join a production organization that challenges current ways of working, where change management is high on the agenda in order to modernize and achieve ambitious goals. Currently, production is in an expansive phase, which means you will be involved in building up and ramping production. You will contribute to developing and improving both new and existing processes and procedures, with a focus on stable and high-quality production flow. The work is characterized by presence in production and a broad internal network in an environment where collaboration and continuous improvement are central. This is an opportunity to step into a key role as the business continues to grow and production capacity is expanded to meet increasing demand. Responsibilities and Tasks As Assembly Manager, you will lead and assign work for approximately 30 assemblers working day shifts assembling land-based systems and guns. You will actively contribute to change and improvement initiatives to create more time and cost-efficient assembly flows. You will: Have overall personnel responsibility, including conducting regular employee conversations as part of your duties. Have budget responsibility (payroll and overhead budget) as well as responsibility for the physical and psychosocial work environment. Work together with other functions within the company to ensure material supply and develop pre- and post-calculation of assembly operations to better plan operations. Develop work with systematic measurement of quality of sub-assemblies and group assemblies. Be responsible for recruitment, resource allocation, and competency development. Regularly conduct pulse meetings and departmental meetings within your group. Conduct safety rounds. This is a position suitable for someone who enjoys working in a leadership position within production where continuous improvements are a natural part of everyday work. As Assembly Manager, you will be part of a leadership forum where you and other assembly managers can exchange experiences and discuss challenges you face in your daily work. You will also become an important part of BAE Systems Bofors' continued growth journey, where the ability to develop both people and operations will make a real difference. Qualifications We are seeking someone with a university degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in production and/or quality management, preferably from manufacturing or process industry. Further, we see that you have: Leadership experience with budget and personnel responsibility. The willingness to be present and visible in your leadership, as well as a strong interest in people and personnel management. Experience in change management and knowledge of different phases of change. Good skills in the Office package. Communicate well in Swedish as well as the company language English. Previous experience working with takt-time flows. You are an engaged and positive leader who inspires confidence and security in leadership. You are willing to make decisions, try new approaches, and take responsibility in both success and setback. Your positive attitude and communication skills lead to good collaborations and you naturally bring your team along in change. Of course, you are also a good organizer who works in a structured and systematic manner. Experience with LEAN and implementing standardized working methods is considered a merit. What BAE Systems Offers BAE Systems Bofors is part of a large group, which can create opportunities for international experience during your employment. As an employee, you are offered programs for personal development and ongoing training if you have ambitions to grow on both a personal and professional level. To help you settle into the role, you will be assigned a mentor from day one who can support you and serve as a sounding board for challenges and ideas. We want you to thrive both at and outside of work, which is why we invest in areas that help you find a good balance in life, for example through generous flexible hours. You will have the opportunity to participate in pleasant activities that the company organizes through our skilled and engaged health ambassadors, and you can also visit our newly built gym. Our family-like atmosphere contributes to high satisfaction that also creates added value for you and your family. Other Information The position involves work in security-sensitive operations and requires approved security clearance according to §1 chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act (2018:585). In some cases, requirements for certain citizenship may also apply. Selections are made on a rolling basis, so do not delay in applying. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities in this recruitment. Work Location: Karlskoga If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact recruitment consultant Axel Johansson 0733-832885 [email protected] Trade Union Representatives: Felix Brandt, Unionen, 0586–733473 Tobias Zetterqvist, Akademikerföreningen, 0586-733209 We look forward to receiving your application!