Head of R&D Rock Tools

Sandvik Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry. Our offering covers rock drilling, rock cutting, rock crushing, loading and hauling and materials handling. Rock Tools R&D is responsible for the development of all tools in the Rock Tools Sub-Product Area within Sandvik Mining and also business area Sandvik Construction. Operations are carried out at several locations worldwide in co-operation with other R&D units within Sandvik.

We are now looking for a Head of R&D Rock Tools, to be part of the Rock Tools' management team and make a strong, positive contribution. This represents an excellent career opportunity within a world-leading, innovative organization. The location for this position is Sandviken, Sweden.

Key performance areas
As Head of R&D Rock Tools, you are responsible for setting the strategic direction, delivering excellent results and continually developing sub-Product Area Rock Tools products and its people. Adopting a holistic approach, you ensure that research and product development supports both the short- and long term needs of the business. New products need to exceed customer demands and expectations, at the same time reaching our safety targets. You also have overall responsibility for supporting ongoing manufacturing and supply chain improvement/efficiency programs, through to end customer delivery and follow-up of field test results. You identify gaps within the total process, act on priorities and work in accordance with quality, environmental and energy control systems. Networking with both internal and external stakeholders is a crucial part of this position.

International travel required, approximately 20-30%.

Your profile
We are looking for someone with a Master of Science degree, with minimum ten years? experience within a relevant industry. You have worked in a senior management position within a matrix organization and have proven ability in the development of leadership and stakeholder management. You also have an R&D and product development background, and materials engineering experience would be an advantage. Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

We place great value on your personal qualities, characterized by solid leadership, strong independence and the ability to make decisions even in the face of uncertainty. You should be able to identify business opportunities and deliver results. You support the development of both teams and individuals, contributing positive energy. Using your excellent communication skills, you create an environment where employees are able to relate their contribution to the overall goals of R&D Rock Tools. Last, but not least, you are effective at building solid relationships and networks.

We actively work to create a workplace that is characterized by diversity and inclusion.

Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Anders Bratt, HR Business Partner, +46 (0)26 265 129

Union contacts.
Anders Svedlund, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 262 341
Per Hedman, Unionen, +46 (0)26 265 014
Rickard Andreasson, Sveriges Ingenjörer, +46 (0)26 265 183

Send your application no later than July 17, 2015. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.se/career, job-id: 339422.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)20 261 444.