Vacant job

Do you want to take a key role in an operation where quality, animal welfare, and team spirit are at the center – and at the same time become part of one of Sweden's strongest food brands?

Delsbo Slakteri is a family-owned slaughterhouse with strong local roots and close collaborations with livestock farmers in northern Sweden. In 2026, Delsbo became part of Scan Sweden and thus Lantmännen. Here, the small-scale and family-oriented approach is combined with the strength of a leading food corporation.

Together with colleagues and suppliers, you contribute to delivering locally produced and sustainable food – while helping to develop a viable Swedish meat production.

What you will do
As the Head of Slaughter, you play a central role in production, leading and distributing the work for a team of approximately 14 employees. You ensure that operations are conducted in accordance with legal requirements, animal welfare regulations, and our certifications within ISO 22000 and KRAV.

You work closely with transporters, the Quality Manager, and the Swedish Food Agency, acting as a vital link between different parts of the business. The role is both operational and administrative, involving production planning, follow-up, and driving improvements in routines and working methods.

Through your leadership, you create structure and quality in daily work and contribute to developing both the team and the business forward.

What you need to succeed and thrive

You have:

• Experience from slaughter operations or food production
• Knowledge of ISO 22000 and KRAV
• Good understanding of animal welfare and food legislation
• Good command of Swedish, both spoken and written
• Meritorious: experience as a classifier, DISA training, and proficiency in Excel

You are:

• A confident leader who creates structure and clarity in everyday life. We will place great emphasis on your personality and leadership style, where your ability to be present, communicative, and inclusive is crucial for creating engagement and good results.
• Responsible and proactive in your approach to work
• Communicative and able to collaborate easily with different functions
• Solution-oriented and thrive in an operational environment with a high pace
• Committed to developing both the team and working methods

What we offer
At Lantmännen, you work with things that really matter. Together we develop sustainable solutions for future agriculture, food, and energy. As an international corporation with operations in various markets and industries, we can offer a wide variety of development opportunities. There is always more to explore here.

With the business in focus and the human being at the center, we actively strive for a culture where people can grow, collaborate, and make a real difference. Internal mobility and continuous development are a natural part of how we develop – both as a company and as employees.

This is how we create meaning, from farm to fork.

Does this sound interesting?
We hope so! You apply for the position online, preferably as soon as possible but no later than 01/07. In your application, you have the opportunity to attach a CV or LinkedIn profile.

For a more objective and inclusive recruitment process, we do not accept personal cover letters but instead ask you to answer selection questions relevant to the position. The recruitment process includes both tests and competency-based interviews, with the aim of promoting fair evaluation for all candidates.

It is important to us that everyone has equal opportunities for employment and development. As a final candidate, a background check will be conducted via an external provider. If you have questions about the position or the process, you are warmly welcome to contact the responsible recruiter.

We look forward to your application!

Scan Sweden is the country's leading meat and charcuterie company, owned by Lantmännen. Together with our 1,800 employees and 6,000 partner farms, we form a collective force for the future of meat production. Through our craftsmanship and care for the entire value chain, we deliver locally produced and delicious food to the whole country every day – while creating opportunities for a viable and self-sufficient Sweden. With our well-known brands Scan, Pärsons, and Bullens, and the combined strength of our employees and suppliers, we lead the transition to increased and more sustainable Swedish meat production.

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