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Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for a

Quality Coordinator

based in Norrköping or Gothenburg

The Quality Unit at the Swedish Maritime Administration is looking for a Quality Coordinator, and we now need you who want to contribute to the work of developing and improving the Swedish Maritime Administration's working methods.
The Quality Unit is part of the Finance department, and we are responsible for the development, application, and compliance of the Swedish Maritime Administration's models for quality and environmental management, maintenance of management systems, ISO certifications for the standards ISO9001 and 14001, internal quality audits, process management, systematic improvement work, as well as internal governance and control.

We provide support to the business to quality manage, develop, control, and improve their delivery to achieve their goals.

Job Responsibilities
As a Quality Coordinator, you will work with quality issues such as the development and management of quality management systems, plan and conduct quality and environmental audits, and lead process/value stream and improvement work at both tactical and operational levels, in close collaboration with the business.

Your tasks will include:
• Participating in the management and development of the ISO 9001/14001 certified part of the Swedish Maritime Administration's management system.

• Contributing to the planning, execution, and follow-up of internal and
external quality audits. Team leader for internal quality and environmental audit teams.

• Leading improvement initiatives and development of processes and value streams in both support and core activities.

• Supporting and educating the business in improvement work.

• Supporting and guiding the business and management in quality issues in general.

• Participating in work with internal governance and control.

You will work alongside colleagues with a strong drive and commitment to quality.

Who are you?
We are looking for someone with an academic education, at least a three-year degree in economics or engineering, preferably with a focus on quality management. You should have completed training in the ISO 9001 standard and have good knowledge of ISO 14001. Additional requirements include experience working with and developing quality management systems and conducting quality audits. We also want you to have several years of current practical and documented experience leading systematic improvement work in a larger organization, knowledge of improvement methods and quality tools, and have conducted value stream analyses and process development work.

It is also required that you have a good command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written, and possess good skills in working with IT tools and programs, e.g., the MS Office suite.
A B driver's license is a requirement.

It is advantageous if you have training in ISO 14001 and documented experience working with improvement methodologies, business development, and certification in LEAN and Six Sigma.
We also welcome experience working with internal governance and control, digitizing flows, processes, and work tasks.

We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. The work involves many contacts both within the Swedish Maritime Administration and with external stakeholders, which means you are outgoing and can create trust and good relationships.
We therefore value that you are meticulous, unpretentious, and share your experiences, show good collaboration skills, a positive attitude, and bring out the best in colleagues and partners. You are logical and plan, organize, and prioritize your tasks, take responsibility for your assignments, structure your approach, and drive your work.
You think strategically and have a broad perspective on issues and see the long-term significance and further consequences of matters.

Why should you choose the Swedish Maritime Administration?
The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing authority within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique, and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the parliament and government. Our business idea is to offer efficient sea routes, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life; for example, there may be opportunities for individual agreements on remote work a few days a week. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees and maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is a given for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the state value framework, and we also actively work for equality, diversity, and inclusion, and see it as a given that you share our views.

How and when?
This recruitment is for a permanent position expected to be filled as soon as possible.

The Swedish Maritime Administration may apply a six-month probationary period.
The position may involve military placement at the Swedish Maritime Administration.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. A security clearance with a background check may be conducted before an employment offer.

Inquiries:
Manager Åsa Widerberg, 010-478 57 44 or [email protected]

Union representatives:
Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all can be reached via our switchboard 0771–630000.

Application:
Register your application by February 1, 2026.
Diary number: 26-00231

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