Vacant job

We are currently looking for two Production Managers for parental leave cover within the Forestry business area. You have the opportunity to choose your location based on which part of the operation you want to belong to:

• Skövde, where you will be part of the team responsible for the Skaraborg area.

• Ed/Mellby, where you will join the team working in the Dalsland/Norra Bohuslän area.

Both roles involve the same main tasks and responsibilities, but you will be part of different teams and geographical areas depending on where you are placed.

As a Production Manager with us, you play a central role in ensuring the flow of timber works — from the forest to the industry. You work closely with both colleagues and contractors and hold a key position in planning, directing, and following up on production within your area. Here you have the opportunity to combine operational work with a long-term focus on development, quality, and profitability for both members and the business.

In this role, you are responsible for ensuring that the harvesting operations, both final felling and thinning, are carried out according to Södra's high standards for environment, quality, and safety. You follow up on deliveries, ensure that the timber meets the right quality, and actively work to keep production in line with our forecasts and plans.

An important part of the job is also to coach our contractors. Through regular dialogue, follow-up, and feedback, you support them in developing their working methods, finding smarter solutions, and continuously raising the level of the operation. Together, you drive improvements that make a difference — both in the forest and for the overall operation.

The position also offers the possibility of some remote work, which gives you good opportunities to plan and shape your work in a way that works for you and your everyday life.

We are looking for someone who can drive their work independently and create and maintain good relationships. We expect you to have a good ability to plan and allocate resources to achieve set goals, as well as good collaboration and communication skills. Additionally, you are motivated by developing individuals, groups, and working methods, and you are attracted to technological development.

In your role, you have a lot of freedom to plan your days, so you need to be structured, meticulous, and enjoy working independently at times. We also believe that you dare to challenge the status quo and develop both people and working methods. As forestry becomes increasingly digital, it is important that you are comfortable and curious about new technology.

To succeed in this role, we see that you have a forestry degree or several years of practical forestry work experience. You have good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form, good computer skills, and hold a valid driver's license (B).

At Södra, you have the opportunity to develop at work while contributing to sustainable forestry that creates value for people and the environment. We place great value on your personal commitment and care about your well-being. For your security, we have collective agreements and good conditions, as well as several benefits that you can benefit from both at work and in your free time.

What do you think, could this be something for you? Then you know what to do. We really look forward to hearing from you!

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact the responsible recruiter at [email protected].

If you have questions about the position or workplace, please contact the recruiting manager Joakim Nolmark at [email protected] or +46768331807.

For union-related questions, please refer to:

Saco - Fredrik Dacke, [email protected]

Ledarna - Robert Andersson, [email protected]

Unionen - Teddy Hedlund, [email protected]

Submit your application via the link by February 13, but don't wait too long as we are working with ongoing selection and interviews, and the positions may be filled earlier.

We use tests as part of the recruitment process and kindly but firmly decline offers of advertising and recruitment services in connection with this advertisement. Background checks may be applied.

Södra is one of the country's largest forestry companies and is jointly owned by more than 50,000 family forest owners in southern Sweden. In addition to developing forestry, we strive to always use forest resources in the most efficient and climate-smart way. Pulp, timber, textile pulp, and bioproducts are just a few examples. By working together, we have the strength, commitment, and courage needed to build a sustainable society. This is done with our feet on the ground, our ears to the world, and our eyes looking forward.