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Do you want to work in a hands-on leadership role where you combine technology, people, and production at a fast pace? Do you have experience from the manufacturing industry and are driven by creating engagement, structure, and momentum in daily operations? Then the role of Production Manager at Berg Propulsion might be right for you.

About Berg Propulsion

Berg Propulsion is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of marine propulsion systems with customers worldwide. Founded in 1912, the company has evolved into a global player in marine technology and sustainable shipping. Production on the island of Hönö is characterized by advanced manufacturing, strong technical competence, and close collaboration between different functions. Here, traditional craftsmanship meets modern production technology in a business with short decision-making paths, high team spirit, and great engagement. As a Production Manager, you will become an important part of the company's continued development journey, focusing on growth, improvement work, and creating efficient and well-functioning production.

About the Role of Production Manager

As a Production Manager at Berg Propulsion, you are responsible for the daily operations within one of production's central value streams, focusing on the aftermarket. The role is operational, close to the business, and characterized by a high pace where reprioritization and quick decisions are a natural part of everyday life.

You lead a team within production and work closely with operators, planning, schedulers, and other supervisors to ensure an efficient flow with high quality and delivery precision. The role is as much about people as it is about production, with a key part being to create engagement, build trust, and get the team to work towards common goals.

You will be a visible and present leader out in the operations, supporting the team in their daily work while driving structure, improvement initiatives, and resource planning forward.

Production is located on Hönö in the Gothenburg archipelago, with good commuting options via both bus and ferry.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead daily production
• Ensure correct quality and on-time delivery
• Lead, coach, and develop employees in daily work
• Distribute resources and staffing based on production needs
• Handle deviations and reprioritizations in a high-paced production environment
• Drive improvement work in processes, working environment, and safety
• Work closely with planners, preparation, and other internal functions
• Monitor production results and ensure an efficient flow
• Be responsible for development discussions and daily personnel management
• Handle purchases related to tools and production

About You

We are looking for someone who is motivated by being close to the operations and enjoys the combination of technology, leadership, and problem-solving. You have experience from the manufacturing industry and feel comfortable in production environments where the pace is high and conditions can change quickly.

You do not necessarily need to have held a management role before, but we would like you to have some form of leadership experience, for example as a Team Leader, Foreman, Shift Leader, or through another coaching role where you have been responsible for people and collaboration.

You are a person who builds trust by being present, clear, and non-hierarchical in your leadership. You communicate easily with different types of people and are driven by getting individuals and teams to develop together.

Furthermore, you are solution-oriented, structured, and thrive in an environment where no two days are alike.

Key Requirements for the Role:

• Experience from production or the manufacturing industry
• Some form of leadership experience
• Technical understanding and interest in production technology
• Experience with CNC-controlled machines
• Good communication skills in Swedish and English
• Ability to create structure and engagement in a changing daily life

Merits for the Role

• Experience with LEAN and improvement work
• Experience with personnel planning in production
• Experience with SolidWorks/CAD/CAM and related systems

Berg Propulsion's Offer

At Berg Propulsion, you have the opportunity to work in a business where technology, innovation, and craftsmanship go hand in hand. You become part of a company with a long history and strong confidence in the future, where you have great opportunities to influence both the team, working methods, and the development of production.

The culture is characterized by collaboration, non-hierarchical structure, and strong engagement in the business. Here, people work closely together with short decision-making paths and high presence in production.

Other Information

Start: As agreed

Scope: Full-time

Location: Hönö, Gothenburg

Are you interested in the Production Manager position at Berg Propulsion? Send in your application today – we at Needo look forward to hearing from you!