Vacant job

ABOUT US

The Absolut Company is responsible for the production, packaging, and marketing of Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa, and Malibu as part of Pernod Ricard, a global leader in spirits and wine. Headquartered in Stockholm and as part of Pernod Ricard’s Crystal Brand Unit, we deliver some of the world’s most well-known and enduring brands.

Our ambition is to redefine the global spirits market by inspiring people from all backgrounds to come together, share ideas, and enjoy our products responsibly. We are also committed to long-term sustainability and act with consideration for consumers, society, the environment, and our employees.

We are looking for talented and courageous individuals who want to drive innovation. Our brands are shaped by lifestyle and attitude – but it is our employees who define who we are. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to take the next step, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can develop.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about working with an iconic brand that creates products with cultural relevance and strong market impact? Do you want to be part of an international and inclusive team where collaboration, creativity, and joy are at the center? Then The Absolut Company might be the right place for you – where convivialité is more than a value, it is a way of life.

To our production facility in Åhus, we are now looking for an experienced and engaged Head of Electrical Engineering who wants to take overall responsibility for our electrical installations and our ongoing automation journey in Åhus and Nöbbelöv. In this role, you will have a broad, developmental, and varied position where you combine specialist competence with leadership. You are expected to work both operationally and strategically, combining personnel responsibility, production technology development, project work, and maintenance within the area.

The role requires that you hold the Swedish Electrical Safety Authority’s authorization (AL).

Main areas of responsibility and tasks:

You play a central role in ensuring high availability and efficiency in our processes – while contributing to a safe and secure working environment. Your main areas of responsibility will be to lead and develop your employees, to continue developing the level of industrial electrical engineering in our production facility, and to serve as the responsible person for electrical installations within the company. You lead a team with three direct reports within electrical engineering, as well as an Automation Manager with a team of nine people.

Your areas of responsibility

• Have personnel responsibility and lead a team within electrical engineering and automation
• Be responsible for regulatory compliance for electrical installation work, both high and low voltage
• Act as the responsible person for electrical installations and ensure safe operation and maintenance of our electrical systems
• Responsible for and develop our self-control program (EKP) in accordance with the Electrical Safety Act
• Create, manage, and develop electrical technical specifications
• Drive systematic troubleshooting and improvement work
• Provide technical support to the production and maintenance organization

Your main tasks

• Monitor technical development within electrical engineering, at the component level and within standards and norms
• Develop and quality-assure electrical technical specifications and installations for buildings and machinery
• Provide technical support to our production
• Lead and develop work within industrial electrical engineering (electrical, automation, instrumentation)
• Initiate and drive improvement work that streamlines working methods
• Production technology development work
• Auditing and regulatory compliance within our facilities, such as testing, periodic controls, and defect correction of devices with associated equipment in the facilities
• Responsible for occupational health and safety work within the area of responsibility
• Handle external contacts with suppliers, consultants, authorities, as well as internal functions such as production and facility management

WHY CHOOSE US

We strive to create an authentic, open, challenging, and innovative culture that supports your long-term development. Therefore, we have built a work environment at The Absolut Company where you can thrive and reach your full potential.

We value inclusion and see the value in different perspectives. Here, you should be able to be yourself, and we actively work for a workplace that reflects our consumers globally. We are proud to have been recognized in Forbes World’s Best Employers and Equileap’s top 100 employers for gender equality. Convivialité is in our DNA – it unites us across boundaries and means that you are always welcome as you are and for who you are.

This role may be right for you if you have:

• A university-level engineering degree in electrical/automation or another relevant field
• The Swedish Electrical Safety Authority’s authorization as an electrician for at least low voltage (AL)
• Experience in project management and electrical installation work
• Previous leadership experience, preferably as Head of Electrical Engineering/Operations Manager or similar
• Very good knowledge of laws, standards, and occupational health and safety work within the electrical field

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience from automated manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of ATEX/explosion protection
• High voltage

We are looking for you who are an experienced electrical engineer with a good understanding of industrial production and a strong focus on safety. You thrive in a role where you get to combine technology, structure, and leadership. To succeed in the role, you must be a clear and inspiring leader who creates engagement and results. You are analytical, structured, and have a strong safety mindset. Familiarity with automation and experience in change management are critical for the position. You are also results-oriented and driving, strategic with the ability to see the big picture and the future, collaborative and communicative, as well as proactive and solution-focused. You can express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish and English. A driver’s license for a passenger car is required.

OUR OFFER

We offer a competitive total package including base salary, bonus, education, and development opportunities. But our support doesn’t stop there. We want to help you in your daily life, encourage healthy choices, contribute to your well-being, and give you the opportunity for balance between work and private life (we have, among other things, a highly appreciated restaurant and a well-equipped gym!). You also get the opportunity for competence development and career opportunities in a globally leading company in the beverage industry.

APPLICATION

Does this sound like the role for you? Don’t hesitate to submit your application! We look forward to hearing from you.

We review incoming applications on an ongoing basis, so please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than 2026-08-09.