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About the Company

Hammar develops, manufactures, and sells side loaders – a unique and world-leading solution for handling and transporting shipping containers. From our headquarters and factory in Olsfors, located between Borås and Gothenburg, we drive innovation that reaches customers in more than 125 countries worldwide. We are the global market leader, but we are not content to rest on our laurels. Hammar is on a clear growth journey with high ambitions. We see great potential in reaching new customers, expanding into more markets, and continuing to develop products at the absolute forefront. With the entire value chain consolidated in Olsfors, from development and design to production, we have both the pace and the ability to quickly turn ideas into competitive solutions. At the same time, our international presence, with operations in countries such as Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, and the USA, strengthens our position as a strong global player. Nearly 250 employees work for us worldwide, of which approximately 170 are based in Olsfors. We offer a work environment where collaboration, personal responsibility, and short decision-making paths enable you to make a real impact. Read more at www.hammarlift.com

Job Description

As the Team Leader for the Painting Department, you have overall responsibility for leading and developing the daily operations with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency. You work closely with the team and create engagement through clear and coaching leadership. Your main areas of responsibility: • Lead, distribute, and follow up on daily work in the department • Ensure staffing, resource allocation, and production planning (short and medium term) • Set goals, follow up on key performance indicators (KPIs), and drive improvements • Initiate and implement improvement work (e.g., according to Lean and 5S principles) • Handle deviations and work with root cause analysis • Collaborate closely with production, assembly, and logistics for an efficient flow • Ensure a safe and secure working environment, including chemical handling

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a confident and engaged leader with experience from production environments, preferably within manufacturing industry or surface treatment. You have a documented ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams, as well as a good understanding of planning and resource management in an operational business. You combine clear and present leadership with strong structure and a drive to improve both working methods and results. You thrive in a role where you are given responsibility, make decisions, and work close to the operations. To succeed in the role, we see that you have: • Experience leading teams in production and developing employees • Good ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work • Experience with production control and capacity planning • Knowledge of Lean or similar improvement methods • Good understanding of quality, working environment, and safety work • Experience with production systems and planning tools • Good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written Hammar offers you: At Hammar, you will encounter an entrepreneurial culture with strong engagement and a focus on development. As a Team Leader, you will have a key role with great opportunities to influence, develop, and structure a business with high ambitions. Good to know: - The position is full-time with a 6-month probationary period. - Location: Olsfors This is a direct recruitment where you will be employed by our client, Hammar Maskin. The recruitment is carried out in cooperation with NearYou. Apply via website: www.nearyou.se Last day for applications: 2026-07-12 Due to holiday periods, the selection process will start during week 29. We warmly welcome your application! In accordance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), we ask you to exclude the last four digits of your personal identity number and any reference contacts in your application/CV. Due to holidays, questions regarding the position will be answered during week 29. Contact the recruitment manager, Lena Wijk, via email at [email protected] or tel. 0723-63 23 04.

About NearYou

NearYou is an authorized recruitment and staffing company with offices in 18 cities. We have evolved from being just another company in the industry to becoming a societal actor. With us as your partner and employer, we promise to deliver more of what we are best at. We excel at being close, human, and a counterbalance to stress, people as statistics, and overly impersonal digitalization. We are by your side, a handshake, a promise. We know what a good labor market needs. For you as a candidate, this means an actor who supports you, regardless of where you are in your career and where you want to be. We want to be the security in a fast-paced world. We support, challenge, and ask how things are going. Completely naturally, we think. Please read more about us at www.nearyou.se.