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DS Smith Sweden supplies the Swedish market with packaging and displays made from corrugated cardboard. We are now looking for a…

Continuous Improvement & Waste Coordinator

About the Role

We are looking for a driven specialist who wants to lead our work in process efficiency, capacity development, and waste optimization. The role involves measuring and analyzing waste on a detailed level to create clear conclusions, drive improvement programs, and reduce raw material usage. You will lead cross-functional projects related to RCA and GAP analyses as well as Kaizen events, develop standardized working methods, and lead improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

You will work closely with the Operations Excellence Manager and the Plant Management team to ensure that improvement work and standards are anchored in every department. You will follow up and contribute to establishing best practices around waste, capacity, and process steps. The role is both operational and strategic – you may be on the factory floor validating machine efficiency one moment and facilitating decisions regarding process confirmations the next. You will educate the organization in RCA methodology and create a culture where continuous improvements are natural.

About You

To successfully take on this role, we believe you have the following:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Analytical skills
• In-depth knowledge of RCA methodology and problem-solving
• Experience in leading and initiating process improvements and loss elimination
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Good communication skills (Swedish & English)
• Team spirit
• Good knowledge of Excel

Who are we at DS Smith?

DS Smith is part of International Paper and consists of approximately 70,000 employees worldwide. Our offering includes developing packaging solutions in corrugated cardboard, both customer-specific and standard sizes. In addition, we provide a range of complementary packaging, e.g., filling materials, shock protection, and sealing, to deliver customized and climate-smart solutions as needed.

DS Smith Sweden has about 640 employees and generates approximately 2 billion SEK in revenue. The company also operates in Mariestad, Stockholm, Norrköping, Gothenburg, and Malmö. Read more at https://www.dssmith.com/en/packaging (https://www.dssmith.com/en/packaging)

Your Future Workplace

DS Smith focuses on realizing the potential of our employees every day, and you will have almost endless opportunities for independent prioritization of your daily work in a good work environment with colleagues of all ages and nationalities. Just like all DS Smith colleagues, we are proud of the opportunity to make a sustainable difference in a market-leading company. But we also see our colleagues as individuals and would like to make their lives healthier and happier, and therefore we offer our colleagues:

• Health insurance
• Wellness allowance
• Dental care club
• Regular health check-ups
• Subsidized lunch
• Group activity budget
• … and of course, moving boxes!

Fair Recruitment at DS Smith

At DS Smith, we take pride in recruiting from a wide range of candidates. We strive to be a workplace with diversity where everyone can realize their potential. We see equality and diversity as strengths and hope you apply for the position even if you do not necessarily meet all the requirements.

Application and Further Information

The position is a permanent employment located in Värnamo, with some travel between our Swedish facilities.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Operational Excellence Lead Johan Claeson at email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or phone: +46791422606

If you want to know more about the recruitment process or have problems with your application, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

We use digital screening questions and psychological tests as selection tools for fair and unbiased recruitment. The last day to apply is January 30th. Selection and interviews are ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline, so do not wait to apply!

Warm welcome with your application, we look forward to it!