Waste Management Manager at Teknik i Väst AB

Teknik i Väst AB is a resource company owned by the municipalities of Arvika and Eda. The company is responsible for waste management, operation, and maintenance in the areas of roads and streets as well as water and sewage for the municipalities of Arvika and Eda. The company also manages the electricity grid, district heating, and power for Arvika, as well as the operation of fiber networks for Arvika and Årjäng.

Our vision is to be a role model as a community-beneficial company, and we achieve excellent results in both employee and customer surveys, which we are very proud of. Together, we contribute to a comfortable everyday life for those who work and live in Western Värmland.

Do you want to lead a business in strong development and contribute to a sustainable future in Western Värmland?

About the Role

As Waste Management Manager, you are responsible for the entire waste management operation in the municipalities of Arvika and Eda – from the collection of food and residual waste, sludge, and latrine, to the operation and development of our recycling centers and landfills at Mosseberg and Lunden. You will lead two unit managers and there are a total of 30 employees in the operation where you have overall responsibility for the development of the business, investments, and fees in both municipalities.

Your role also includes:

• driving strategic development work within an industry undergoing significant change
• working on the long-term development of waste facilities, including permitting issues and environmental requirements
• being a client in development projects
• leading digitalization initiatives
• collaborating closely with customer service, communication, and other support functions
• participating in board meetings, political forums, and collaboration with other municipalities
• actively contributing to collaboration through Avfall Värmland, Avfall Sverige, and other external networks.

You are part of both the company's management team and the community development manager's management team in Eda. The position is located at Arvika City Hall, with regular presence in the operations.

Ongoing and Upcoming Development Areas

There is a lot happening in the waste management operation, and you will play a central role in several important changes, including:

• introduction of home sorting and expanded collection responsibility
• implementation of new digital tools for route planning and driver support
• development of business-driven operations related to materials and recycling
• work on long-term planning for facilities, final capping, and permitting issues
• new working methods and increased collaboration within a group that has undergone organizational changes

This is a role where you have the opportunity to make a real difference – both for the environment and for people's everyday lives.

Who Are You?

You are a confident and engaging leader who creates structure, participation, and clear direction. You think strategically and see the big picture, but you are also present in the daily work and support your unit managers in their leadership. As a person, you are stable, communicative, and relationship-building, with the ability to prioritize in complex issues. You drive change in a responsive and solution-focused way and can easily translate development needs into practical improvements.

Requirements

• Documented leadership experience with budget responsibility and work environment responsibility.
• Very good ability to express yourself in Swedish in speech and writing
• Driving license B

Meritorious

• Experience from waste management, recycling, logistics, environment, community development, or construction industry.
• Experience in fee-financed operations or politically governed organizations
• Experience in change management and management team work
• Post-secondary education in areas such as technology, environment, community development, or similar

Why Choose Teknik i Väst?

Working at Teknik i Väst means leading one of society's most important functions in a rapidly evolving industry where environmental and sustainability issues are high on the agenda. Here, you step into an unpretentious, warm, and engaged management team characterized by collaboration, drive, and a genuine desire to make a difference. The role offers great opportunities to influence and modernize an entire operation – both strategically and in daily work – while working closely with employees who contribute every day to creating a safe, efficient, and sustainable everyday life for residents and businesses in Western Värmland. You will have a large mandate and a varied assignment within the company. At Teknik i Väst, you will simply be able to contribute to a sustainable future – for real.

Practical Information

Location: Arvika
Scope: Full-time
Remote Work: Based on operational needs
Start Date: By agreement

Other

Selection and interviews are ongoing, and we may call for interviews before the application deadline, which is March 8, 2026.
In this recruitment, Teknik i Väst collaborates with Qtym.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Sofia Graflund, 070-423 34 23 or [email protected]

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