Vacant job

Do you want to lead and develop maintenance work in an organization where operational reliability, quality, and continuous improvement are in focus? We are now looking for a Maintenance Manager for the Strip Division at Alleima. The organization manufactures precision strips of advanced stainless steel and special alloys. We offer a developing job in a dynamic environment where you have the privilege of combining your passion for both people and production.

Location: Sandviken.

Your role

As a Maintenance Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the maintenance operations and lead with the help of two first-line managers, who have about 50 employees and a Maintenance Engineer. You will ensure high availability of facilities and equipment through planned, preventive, and corrective maintenance, as well as drive continuous improvements in the area.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop three direct reports and be responsible for the overall operational and strategic maintenance work
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• Be responsible for maintenance strategy, planning, follow-up, and budget to ensure high operational reliability and availability of machines and production equipment
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• Plan, analyze, and implement small to medium-sized improvements, including preventive and corrective maintenance as well as root cause analyses
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• Monitor and document maintenance results, communicate operational status and deviations, and drive continuous improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety
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• Ensure that work is conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, safety requirements, and 5S standards

Your Profile

We are looking for someone with experience in a leadership role who is passionate about developing both employees, work environment, and working methods to create an effective, safe, and well-functioning maintenance organization. You have a background in mechanical or electrical maintenance, for example as a mechanic or electrician, or a strong interest in maintenance and its technical challenges.

You have good knowledge of the Office suite, are comfortable with digital tools, and can easily adapt to new systems. As we are an international company with English as the corporate language, good knowledge of both Swedish and English, in both spoken and written form, is required.

Your personal qualities are crucial for the role. You are a team player who enjoys collaborating cross-functionally and sees the value of interdisciplinary cooperation to achieve the best possible results. You work in a structured and proactive manner, have a good ability to document, and can unite and develop teams through clear communication and inclusive leadership. Your practical problem-solving focus and commitment to continuous improvements will help you succeed in the role of Maintenance Manager.

What you can expect from us

• A supportive environment where every individual is recognized and valued.
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• Opportunities for growth in an industry that never stands still.
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• Competitive salary and benefits package.

We do not wish to be contacted by recruitment agencies or other sales and consulting businesses regarding this position.

Additional information

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact:

Sara Kühner, responsible recruiter, +46 76 495 02 40

Due to vacation periods, I will not be able to answer any questions until 7/1.

As part of the employment, alcohol and drug testing will be conducted according to our safety procedures.

Union contacts:

Maria Sundqvist, Akademikerföreningen, +46 70 651 73 81

Kjell-Åke Klockervold, Ledarna, +46 70 314 24 43

Stefan Jonsson, Unionen, +46 70396 03 00

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-10

At Alleima, our mission is much more than delivering high-quality products, technology, and processes – through collaboration, we develop the best solutions according to our customers' needs, enabling us to achieve our business goals through our daily work. With curious employees and safety as our top priority, we create a work environment where you can develop both personally and in your work.

With a clear direction for our journey, where we leverage our position as a technology leader, progressive business partner, and where we are driving sustainability, we aim to become an even stronger company in our industry.

Are you ready to take on this challenge with us? Join us on our journey! www.alleima.com