Section Chief to the Swedish Armed Forces Central Warehouse

Are you interested in leadership and logistics? Do you want to influence Sweden's defense capability? Then you should apply for the role of Section Chief - Production Support, together we create sustainable logistics in peace, crisis, and war for the Armed Forces.

About the Unit

You will work at FMLOG Supply, which procures, stores, maintains, and decommissions supplies for the Armed Forces. The logistics must be efficient and ensure high availability for all types of supplies throughout Sweden, which means that production, planning, and customer support are also important parts of our work.

The Swedish Armed Forces Central Warehouse (FMCL) is part of FMLOG Supply, creating opportunities for the Armed Forces by receiving and delivering materials on time and with high quality. Through knowledge of how materials should be received, stored, maintained, delivered, and decommissioned, we contribute to making the Armed Forces' operations possible. Our attitudes and working methods are characterized by mutual trust to deliver defense logistics when and where it is needed.

Main Responsibilities

You are responsible for leading personnel responsible for analysis, follow-up, and reporting on the department's assignments. Through structured and goal-oriented leadership, you create conditions for a well-functioning and forward-looking operation. You represent the department towards our interfaces.

As the head of the Production Support section, you lead and develop the operation with a focus on actively contributing to the department's assignments and goals. You have a deep understanding of processes and ensure that the operation has the conditions to deliver efficiently with high quality and in accordance with established decisions.

As part of the department's management team, you actively contribute to the whole and collaborate closely with the department head and other section chiefs to achieve common goals. You lead the section with full personnel and work environment responsibility and work for a holistic perspective and the best interests of the department in focus.

Qualifications

• Documented leadership experience of at least 5 years
• Documented experience working with analysis, follow-up, and continuous improvements
• Experience leading through change
• Very good knowledge of the Office suite
• Driving license B for manual transmission
• Ability to communicate fluently in Swedish, both spoken and written
• High school education or equivalent

Meritorious

• Experience in large warehouse operations
• Experience leading remotely
• Experience in Supply Chain Management
• Experience with the Armed Forces' business systems in the near term
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both spoken and written

Personal Qualities

You achieve results through engaged and coaching leadership where you motivate your team to work purposefully and deliver high quality. With a strong sense of responsibility and initiative, you drive the operation forward and contribute to increased resilience.

You build a stable and trust-building work environment while leading with security and clarity even in change and growth. Through your ability to plan, organize, and prioritize in a structured and efficient manner, you create order.

As a leader, you are attentive, collaborative, and inspiring, secure in yourself and with the ability to engage and develop your employees.

The role of section chief requires independence and integrity, but it also requires a strong willingness to help others. The Armed Forces are in a significant growth phase, and to manage the role, you need to enjoy change and be able to handle a fast pace.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

Employment form: Permanent employment (full-time) starting with a 6-month probationary period.
Work location: Arboga. Travel is included in the position.

Inquiries

Department Head Magnus Wepsäläinen/ Deputy Department Head Helene Silversten (reachable via switchboard 010-82 40 400)

Union representatives:
Ola Andersson SEKO
Pernilla Kjellgren SAKO
Håkan Antonsson OFR/S

All can be reached via the switchboard 010-82 40 400

Application

Welcome to submit your application no later than 2026-02-25

Your application should consist of your CV and answers to the selection questions – a cover letter is not requested.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

FMLOG supports combat units in performing their tasks at all levels of readiness. We contribute to increased sustainability by planning, storing, delivering, and coordinating the need for supplies and transport.

FMLOG's unique competence with civilian and military expertise contributes to delivery reliability and availability.

Together we ensure that the Armed Forces' operational capability is maintained nationally and internationally.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required.
Security clearance with background checks will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.