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Artifex Systems AB in Skara, part of Tata AutoComp Systems, is a leading European manufacturer and supplier of interior and exterior components to the automotive industry, serving premium brands. Our Swedish operations form a cohesive and agile business unit capable of delivering total solutions – from concept to finished product.

By integrating material knowledge, multi-functional engineering expertise, and automated assembly, we create lightweight, sustainable, and aesthetically advanced solutions. Artifex Systems AB is committed to continuous improvement, sustainable innovation, and long-term partnerships with leading vehicle manufacturers, positioning us as a reliable and future-proof supplier in the global automotive value chain.

Do you want to combine operational leadership with real impact on both production and culture? Now is your chance to step into a central role in a business making a clear forward push – with a strong global owner, an international environment, and a clear focus on both results and people.

About the Role

As the Operational Maintenance Manager, you will have overall responsibility for daily maintenance operations and lead an organization of approximately 25 employees within tool manufacturing, emergency and planned maintenance, as well as design and specialists.

You will become a key player in the business, ensuring maximum availability, stable production, and high technical safety in a production environment characterized by high volumes, short cycle times, and strict quality requirements.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will work with tasks such as

• Leading and distributing daily maintenance work (emergency, preventive, and predictive)
• Leading and developing the team
• Ensuring structure within the maintenance system
• Driving and monitoring maintenance work linked to KPIs
• Responsible for maintenance planning in close collaboration with maintenance planners
• Driving improvement work according to Lean/TPM and standardized working methods
• Ensuring maintenance work complies with safety, quality, and standards
• Contributing to budgeting, cost control, and investments

Profile

We are looking for you who are an engaged, driven, and present leader who creates energy, drives change, and builds strong teams.

To fit the role, we see that you

• have experience in operational maintenance within manufacturing industry, preferably automotive
• have previous experience in team leadership and personnel responsibility
• are technically knowledgeable in mechanics, electrical engineering, and automation
• have experience with Lean/TPM and improvement work

If you have a technical education in mechanics, electrical engineering, or automation, we consider this a merit.

To succeed in the role, we see that you are structured, responsible, and solution-oriented, with good ability to prioritize in a dynamic daily routine where quick decision-making is required. At the same time, you are driven by improvement and development, actively contributing to creating more proactive and efficient maintenance with a strong focus on safety.

We are looking for you who possess high energy and a positive attitude, and who thrive in a role where collaboration, communication, and a strong forward momentum are crucial for success.

What We Offer

• A key role in a growing organization with ambitious future plans
• Opportunity to influence working methods, culture, and results
• A workplace where soft values and work environment are prioritized
• Exciting projects in a factory in constant development
• An environment where you get to combine technology, leadership, and business

Application

In this recruitment, we collaborate with Professionals Nord. Do you have any questions regarding the position? Please feel free to contact recruitment consultant Monika Psag-Milicic at 0734-116854 or [email protected]. We conduct ongoing selection, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Therefore, you are warmly welcome to submit your application today! As we do not accept applications via email, we refer you to apply via the advertisement.