Vacant job

Atria is one of the leading food companies in Northern Europe. Founded by Finnish farmers in 1903, we have been preparing food for over 120 years. In Sweden, we produce food under well-known brands such as Lönneberga, Lithells, Ridderheims, Gooh! and Sibylla. Our products are sold to grocery retail, service retail, as well as to restaurants and large-scale kitchens.

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Do you want to help develop the future of poultry production? Do you have strong self-leadership skills and an interest in animal welfare, production optimization, and business development? Then the role of Production Manager for our primary production could be the next step in your career.

About the role

As a Production Manager, you play a central role in our operations, leading and developing operational production both internally and externally. You are responsible for results and development within our internal breeding operations and work closely with our producers to ensure high animal welfare, strong production results, and a long-term sustainable business.

Through advisory services, follow-ups, and data-driven improvement work, you contribute to optimizing production throughout the entire value chain – from hatchery to slaughter. You will report to our Primary Production Planner and be responsible for approximately 10 employees working in various functions within our breeding operations.

Your main responsibilities

• Provide qualified farm advisory services to external producers.
• Take responsibility for results and development in our internal breeding operations.
• Drive improvement work regarding animal welfare, biosecurity, and disease prevention among all producers.
• Analyze production data, monitor key performance indicators, and translate insights into concrete improvement measures.
• Collaborate with functions across the entire poultry chain – from hatchery to slaughter.
• Educate, coach, and develop both internal staff and external producers.
• Initiate and drive operational improvement and development projects.

Requirements & personal qualities: A requirement for the role is that you have at least a secondary education, a driver’s license, and access to a car. You must be fluent in Swedish in both speech and writing, and have basic knowledge of English.

Personal qualities:

• Flexible and adaptable in a business environment where conditions can change rapidly.
• Positive, engaged, and contributes energy to both colleagues and partners.
• Open, receptive, and skilled at building trusting relationships.
• A natural leader who motivates, coaches, and develops the people around you.
• Non-hierarchical and collaborative, with the ability to see the big picture.

If you additionally have any of the following, it is an advantage:

• University education in agriculture, animal science, veterinary medicine, or equivalent.
• Experience working in the food industry.
• Experience working in a leadership position.

What we offer

At Atria, you will have a key role in a future-oriented business where quality, sustainability, and animal welfare are in focus. You will have the opportunity to influence the development of the business and work closely with engaged colleagues and producers throughout the value chain.

We offer a varied and developmental position where you can combine leadership, advisory services, analysis, and business development in an industry that plays a vital role in the future food supply.

For questions about the position, please contact recruiting manager Rasmus Sunesson, [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Malin Nilsson, [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Become part of the joy of food At Atria, a shared interest in food permeates the entire organization. We believe in "Good Food Better Mood" and create joy around food together every day. Do you want to share that joy and work close to well-known & beloved brands such as Lönneberga, Lithells, Sibylla, Gooh, and Ridderheims? Warmly welcome with your application!

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