Production Manager Tap Changers

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
Are you a driven leader with the ambition to further develop through new challenges? If so, this can be the right opportunity for you. You will be part of a strong team of professionals within a business unit Transformers in Ludvika.
As production manager for our Tap Changer factory you will manage, coach and develop the production team, to enable them ensuring world class service to our customers. This means deliver high quality product in time at right cost. A key success factor to achieve this is to continue the ongoing transformation based on Lean production principles. This is a journey that has been going on for quite a long time and we a proud of what has been attained, but far from satisfied.
Your responsibilities
Improve operational performance. Make sure that HSE (Health, Safety and Environment), quality, delivery and cost are carried out in the best possible way
Ensure that the factory is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed
Coach, support and motivate the teams and team members to reach their goals through clear leadership and structured approach
Prepare annual production budget, oversee progress, and determine actions to cost issues as necessary to manage operations within the budget and resources
Continue to develop the great spirit of continuous improvements
We are living Hitachi ABB Power Grids core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background
You have at least a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience from a comparable position
To successfully take on this position, you have experience from leading within production/operations
Previous experience and with proven result from change management
Knowledge, capability and experience in Lean Manufacturing principles and practices
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with a collaborative (360), solutions oriented approach, and strong communication skills
Your analytical skills enable you to define and prioritize the most important tasks for the factory and department
You like to take responsibility, are result focused and driven
As you will work both locally and in an international environment, excellent knowledge in Swedish and English is required

More about us
Our leaders are the engine for bringing the inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey!
Welcome to apply by 6th of June! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Thomas Wennberg, +46 107-38 00 15, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Karolina Czechowski, +46 730-73 41 15; Unionen: Yvonne Norgren, +46 107-38 36 94; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Elias Ströberg, +46 107-38 34 45.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com