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Are you an engaged leader who thrives in a business where development, collaboration, and results are in focus? Do you want to lead employees in an expanding company with a high-tech product? Then the role of Team Leader might be right for you!

What we offer

Micropol Fiberoptic is in an exciting growth phase where we are broadening our product portfolio and accelerating our international expansion. By the end of 2026, we will take the next step in our development by moving to a new headquarters and a modern production facility in Halmstad.

In the role of Team Leader, you lead and develop the daily operations within your area of responsibility. Together with other team leaders, you create the conditions for production to meet its goals, while working closely with both employees and support functions to drive the business forward.

Our work environment is characterized by short decision-making paths, collaboration, and high engagement – where you have the opportunity to influence and contribute to our continued development.

About the role

As a Team Leader, you work together with other team leaders to ensure that production meets set goals regarding efficiency, delivery precision, and quality. The role has a clear operational focus where you are responsible for the daily operations within your area, while also acting as a key link between production and production-related support functions such as planning, production technology, and preparation. You report directly to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, and follow up on daily operations within your area of responsibility
• Ensure that operations are conducted efficiently and in accordance with set goals for quality, delivery, and productivity
• Participate in and contribute to strategic development work to improve and develop production
• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new employees
• Responsible for approving time reports and clock-ins
• Conduct employee interviews, health interviews, and salary interviews
• Participate in the salary review process
• Collaborate with production-related support functions to create good conditions for operations
• Follow up on, handle, and drive actions related to deviations, improvement proposals, and development initiatives
• Promote a safe, engaging, and developmental work environment

To thrive and succeed in this role, you are a secure and engaged leader who takes responsibility and drives the work forward. You have a structured approach to work, good organizational skills, and a natural focus on results and improvements.

You are communicative and have an easy time building trusting relationships with both employees and colleagues. Furthermore, you are flexible and have the ability to prioritize and handle several parallel tasks in a changing and dynamic production environment.

We are looking for someone who has

• Documented experience of leadership in manufacturing operations
• Good understanding of occupational health and safety work and experience working systematically with workplace safety issues
• Experience in personnel management, such as employee interviews, rehabilitation cases, and competence development
• Good ability to plan, prioritize, and lead daily operations towards set goals
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Meritorious qualifications

• Experience with Monitor G5
• Experience in Microsoft Office/365
• Experience leading in a business with a high rate of change or strong growth

Swedish citizenship is a requirement for employment.

What you can expect from us

Micropol Fiberoptic is a leading player in fiber optic solutions. We strive to deliver products of the highest quality and value a work environment where everyone feels involved. Here, you have the chance to make a difference and contribute to our shared success. We obviously offer employment with collective agreement terms and associated insurance that create stability and long-term security. To protect your health, we provide fitness allowances, regular health checks, and favorable health insurance. In addition, we invest in community and well-being through recurring social activities such as after-work events, celebrations, and other joint initiatives that strengthen cohesion within the organization.

About the employment

Scope: Full-time, 100%
Employment type: Permanent position with an initial probationary period
Location: Halmstad
Working hours: The role is currently scheduled for daytime hours. As the business develops, working hours may change to shift work in the future.

Application process

Does this sound like a job for you? Submit your application as soon as possible; we are conducting ongoing selections and may fill the position before the final application date. Please note that background checks and tests are part of the recruitment process. If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the responsible manager, Magnus Jakobsson, via email at [email protected], or Sofia Viredius, HR Manager, via email at [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application!