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Department: Production

Location: Vargarda

Reporting to: Factory Lead 

Role: Permanent

 

IWS Manager

 

 

The purpose of this role is to lead the successful implementation of IWS across the entire factory, championing a culture shift toward zero-loss thinking and full employee ownership through servant leadership. This position is also responsible for building both technical and soft skill capabilities at all organisational levels, establishing new processes and standards, and ensuring their long-term sustainability.

 

Position

 

As an IWS Manager, you will

 

IWS Philosophy

Stay zero loss-focused using data-driven analysis, constantly challenging status quo Take 100% employee ownership,  ensuring that everyone in the company is involved in developing IWS methodology Ensure that all levels of leaders in the factory implement servant leadership approach
 

Critical Metrics Responsibility

Set new KPIs for Shift/Cell/Weekly/Monthly DDSes (Daily Direction Setting)  and ensure that they are accurately tracked Be a Pillar and required DMSes (Daily Management Systems) Owner,  attend DDSes (Daily Direction Setting), planned stops and health checks Spend enough time on shopfloor being a constant support to line teams
 

Coordination

Work with the site leadership to identify site capabilities, DMS owners and support all in planning skills development Coach Site Leaders through the IWS implementation, which includes Pillars activation, Strategic Development & Deployment Process and other IWS systems
 

RTT - Run To Target and Pillar Activation

Plan and oversee the site expansion of RTT and pillar activation Lead training events and coaching during RTTs and pillar activation Support the plant leadership and coach involvement in RTT deployment and pillar activation Ensure that DMSes (Daily Direction Settings) are activated and DDSes (Daily Direction Setting) are realised and pillars activated
 

Talent Management Responsibility

Be responsible for coaching and leading local trainers, for continuous technical knowledge improvement and soft skills development of your subordinates and constantly support development of cell structures capabilities
 

People Management

Motivate and guide the professional development of the team reporting directly and indirectly to IWS Manager position Conduct staff appraisals and talent reviews, identify training needs and ensure all work is conducted in a safe manner Ensure people have received needed information and training according to Global and Local standards, policies, procedures and requirements Be responsible for the recruitment of new employees within the department

 

Within 6 months, you will

 

Learn SNUS and Nicotine Pouch Process Learn and do Pillar Activation Learn and do Primary RTT Be member of growing Vargarda Team and Moist Nicotine Pouch Business

 

Requirements

 

University Degree in Production Management or Engineering Proven experience of working in production/engineering and with a managerial/supervisor function Experience and knowledge of IWS to Pillar Activation level is a must Having Level 4 or Level 3 DMS Qualification Experience in KPIs calculation  Experience in Swedish Labour Law & Work Environment will be an advantage Excellent English fluently written and spoken, Swedish is an advantage Advanced knowledge of MS Office Leadership skills (coaching and feedback) Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills

 

What to expect

 

Expect growth opportunities worldwide, continuous training, continuous development, opportunity to work with different cultures, good compensation package, social security package. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor

 

 

 

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Next Steps:

 

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

 

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