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Do you want to lead and develop the maintenance of the future in a high-tech process industry? Billerud in Skärblacka is now looking for an engaged and business-driven Section Manager for Electrical & Automation who wants to take overall responsibility for an important operation and contribute to increased operational safety, efficiency, and sustainable production.

Your role in the business

As Section Manager for Electrical & Automation, you will have a central role where you lead, plan, and develop the work within the section. You drive a systematic improvement work based on Current Best Practice (CBP) and ensure that the business is continuously developed in line with set goals.

The section is responsible for service and maintenance within electric power, instruments, OT, and systems and consists of 52 employees. You have direct personnel responsibility for nine people, including four group leaders, and lead the other employees through them. In the role, you actively work on developing the section's action plans linked to overarching goals, follow up on results, and drive corrective actions as needed.

Your responsibilities also include budget, cost control, and projects, as well as safety, working environment, and the availability of the business. The work is carried out in close cooperation with production in both the paper mill and the sulfate plant, as well as with other functions within maintenance, operations, and projects. You also collaborate with external specialists and contractors. As Section Manager, you are part of the maintenance department's management group and report to the Head of Maintenance & Projects.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for you who are a confident and clear leader with at least five years of leadership experience in a similar operation, preferably within the process industry. You have a relevant university degree or have acquired corresponding knowledge through work experience. You have a good technical understanding of operations and maintenance work, as well as experience in driving change and improvement work in a business where structure and long-term perspective are crucial. You have knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and a good understanding of environmental and working environment work. Furthermore, you express yourself fluently in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.

Personality is important to us. We are looking for you who are straightforward and clear in your communication and confident in your professional role. You have a good holistic view and understand what is required to reach and realize set goals. You are driven by leading, developing, and creating results together with others, while also having a genuine interest in people and their development. Your strength lies in your ability to build relationships, plan and structure work, and be a driving change leader.

About Billerud in Skärblacka

Billerud is a world-leading supplier of new fiber-based packaging materials. Together with customers, packaging manufacturers, and partners worldwide, the company develops sustainable and innovative solutions.

The production facility in Skärblacka, just outside Norrköping, has approximately 600 employees and specializes in the production of sack paper, MG paper, and fluting. Here, long-term and structured work is carried out with innovation, technology development, and continuous improvements, where sustainability is a central part of the business. At Billerud, you have the opportunity to work in an organization characterized by cooperation, development, and a strong future focus.

Application Process

In this recruitment, Billerud collaborates with Jefferson Wells, and you will be employed directly by Billerud. To apply for the position, click "Apply" in the advertisement. Note that due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email.

For questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Hanna Lindeberg at Jefferson Wells, 070-228 29 74. For questions about the position, you can contact Lars Signeböen, Head of Maintenance & Projects, at 070-815 58 29 or [email protected].

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Application Information

Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We strive for diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

Our recruitment process includes interviews, recruitment tests, reference checks, and alcohol & drug tests. We put Safety First! At Billerud, we are all responsible for contributing to a safe working environment. Read more about our Safety First initiative here. Our values guide us in everyday life: We care for each other and we keep our promises.

ManpowerGroup Nordics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.