Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Product Company Karlskrona, Business Unit Compaction

We are looking for an Operations manager who is able to take-up the full operational responsibility of the factory in Karlskrona i.e., Operational supply chain, Production as well as Logistics, Facility management and Maintenance. Your role is to ensure the flow in the operations from Order to Shipment, always with the Customer in focus.

We work in a global environment and you are also to interact with our other roller producing factories in order to optimize and develop Dynapac’s total production ability. You will act as facilitator as well as challenger to your team, and you will drive the development with a focus on profitability and growth.

You will be part of the local management team and a direct report to Vice President Business Unit Compaction, Catharina Kindberg.

Mission:
Your mission is to ensure a holistic perspective and optimize the Operational processes and organization with focus on our customers:
• Lead and drive continuous improvements in regards of product quality, committed delivery times, efficiencies in assembly/manufacturing lead-times and inventory levels.
• Develop a lean and agile supply chain concept from supplier to shipment with high transparency and accountability
• Encourage a strong customer orientation in line with our Product promise “Designed to Perform, Built to Last” and our Brand Promise “Your Partner on the Road ahead”.
• Strive to achieve lead times in line with market demands
• Secure the delivery accuracy and product quality of every machine
• Develop a cost leadership mentality with a special attention also on inventory control
• Implement and ensure manufacturing investment control
• Develop and implement a cost efficient and sustainable Facility management and factory maintenance with both short- and long-term perspective
• Safeguard development and focus on ISO/OHSAS, and that relevant procedures are followed.
• Strive for high safety standards and good working environment
• Lead the team within Operations with a focus on people and competence development
• Encourage innovative and sustainable solutions in our processes
• Embrace new possibilities with digital solutions and new energy sources

Position is based in Karlskrona, Sweden.


Experience:
We are looking for a person with knowledge and solid experience of the full process “from order to delivery”
- In depth knowledge and understanding of lean production and flow management is a major advantage. We expect you to have at least 5 years of experience from production and flow management roles.
- Experience of construction equipment industry is meriting
Educational requirements:
You have a Master’s degree in Engineering. You are fluent in English and have working knowledge of Swedish.

Personality:
- You are dynamic and result-oriented team player having strong leadership skills.
- You plan and work in a systematic and organized way, follow directions and procedures, commit to objectives and goals, drive activities and follow up to deliver results.
- You think broad with a holistic view, are open to new ideas and experiences, handle situations and problems with innovation and creativity and drive continuous improvement.
- You have excellent communication skills and can establish relations and networks with people on all levels inside and outside the organization.
- Quality and lead-time focus is core, with customers in mind. You keep commitments, seek feed-back to continuously drive process and quality improvements along with production efficiency and customer satisfaction.

You are dedicated to our brand value –“ Your partner on the road ahead” and you firmly believe that there is always a better way!




How to apply:

Send your application letter and CV to Christina Wagstrom (Christina.wagstrom@dynapac.com) no later than 22 June 2021.

For further information please contact:
Catharina Kindberg Vice President Compaction
Office:
+46455306003
Mobile:
+46702477820