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Våxtorp Furniture has been delivering quality furniture since 1985, focusing on craftsmanship, functionality, and personal service.

Våxtorp Furniture is part of NP Group

NP Group is an industrial conglomerate that develops and operates specialized companies within the construction and manufacturing industries. We combine extensive experience with technical competence and a future-oriented focus. Through sustainable solutions and strong commitment, we create long-term value for both customers and partners.

Are you a driven leader with experience from production and industry? Do you want to work close to the operations and have overall responsibility for operations, personnel, and results? Then you could be our next Operations Manager!

About the role

As Operations Manager, you have overall responsibility for production within our wood industry division. You ensure that operations are conducted efficiently, safely, and with high quality. The role involves close collaboration with both the production team and NP Group's management.

Working conditions

• Location: Våxtorp

• Employment type: Full-time, permanent with an initial probationary period

• Working hours: Daytime with some flexibility as needed

Your responsibilities

• Responsible for daily production operations. In our factories, we primarily manufacture materials for the furniture and kitchen industries.

• Lead, coach, and develop personnel.

• Ensure production efficiency, quality, and delivery precision.

• Work on improvement projects and process optimization.

• Monitor key figures, budget, and results.

• Have responsibility for the work environment and ensure safe operations.

• Plan production and resources.

• Collaborate with maintenance, purchasing, and sales.

• Be able to step into production when needed.

About you

• Have experience in a leadership role within industry, preferably wood industry.

• Have a good understanding of production, flows, and machinery.

• Are a confident, clear, and present leader.

• Have a business-minded approach and are driven by results.

• Are structured and solution-oriented.

• Have good communication skills.

Qualifications that would be an advantage

• Experience from planing mills, sawmills, or wood processing.

• Technical education or equivalent experience.

• Experience with Lean or other improvement work.

Personal qualities

You are communicative, decisive, and highly motivated. You work in a structured manner, possess business acumen, and act with integrity. Furthermore, you are flexible, solution-focused, and appreciate working both in teams and independently.

We offer

• A key role in the business with significant responsibility and influence.

• Opportunities to develop both the business and the personnel.

• A stable employer in a future-oriented industry.

• An engaged team and a good work environment.

About Lernia

Lernia is one of Sweden's leading staffing and recruitment companies. We are located throughout the country and offer opportunities to develop your skills and career through varied assignments and internal development paths.

How to apply

To apply for the position, scroll down to the application form below. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, so submit your application today. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact the responsible recruiter via email: [email protected]

Background check

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Application

Submit your application today – selection is ongoing!