Technical and Maintenance Manager

DS Smith Packaging Sweden AB · plný úvazek

Värnamo, Švédsko

About the Role We are seeking a strategic and driven Technical and Maintenance Manager who wants to lead and develop our work in process, technology, maintenance, and safety. In this role, you will have overall responsibility for driving the process and maintenance departments, developing effective maintenance strategies, and ensuring that key technical metrics are monitored and implemented. You are also responsible for improving general safety and working environment at the facility, with key activities including risk assessments and implementation of safety improvements. You will manage the site's maintenance budget, technology-related projects, and procurement according to SODA methodology. Supported by LEAN methodology, you will drive improvement work, root cause analyses, and ensure that projects are properly handed over to production. The role also involves actively identifying and preventing risks and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and environmental considerations. This is a role for someone who wants to combine strategic technical leadership with the development of sustainable and efficient working methods in both technology and safety. The role is based in Värnamo and reports to the Site Manager. About You We are looking for someone with solid knowledge of preventive maintenance, systematic improvement work according to LEAN or similar methods, and experience with the EU Machinery Directive. You are experienced in leading and driving projects and thrive in a role where technology, structure, and development are in focus. As a person, you are structured, engaged, and clear in your communication. You have an easy way of building trust, driving engagement, and coaching both individuals and teams. You are responsive and open to new ideas, while at the same time being decisive, courageous, and confident in your leadership. Leadership experience is therefore a requirement. Who are we at DS Smith? DS Smith consists of approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. Our offering includes developing packaging solutions in corrugated board, both custom-made and standard sizes. In addition, we provide an assortment of complementary packaging, such as fill material, protective corners, and closures, to provide customer-tailored and climate-smart solutions as needed. DS Smith Sweden has approximately 640 employees and generates annual revenue of approximately 2 billion SEK. The company also has operations in Mariestad, Stockholm, Norrköping, Göteborg, and Malmö. Learn more at https://www.dssmith.com/sv/packaging Your Future Workplace DS Smith focuses on realizing the potential of our employees every day, and you will have virtually unlimited opportunities for independent prioritization of your daily work in a good work environment with colleagues of all ages and nationalities. Like all DS Smith colleagues, we are proud of the opportunity to make a sustainable difference in a market-leading company. But we also see our colleagues as individuals and want to make their lives healthier and happier, and therefore offer our colleagues: Health insurance Wellness allowance Dental care club Regular health checkups Subsidized lunch Group activity budget … and of course moving boxes! Fair Recruitment at DS Smith At DS Smith, we are proud to recruit from a broad pool of candidates. We strive to be a workplace with diversity where everyone can realize their potential. We see equality and diversity as a strength, and we hope you will apply for the position even if you do not necessarily meet all the requirements. Application and Further Information This is a permanent position based in Värnamo. If you have questions about the position, please contact Elin Bäckerbo at [email protected] If you would like to know more about the recruitment process or have problems with your application, please contact [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications via email. We use digital screening questions and occupational psychological tests as selection tools for fair and impartial recruitment. Selection and interviews are ongoing and the position may be filled before the application deadline expires, so do not delay submitting your application! We look forward to receiving your application! #LI-MR