Do you want to help implement the world's first green and nitrate-free explosive? Do you want to help build a new explosives industry with global potential? And, do you want to contribute with your interest in leadership, technology and operational planning?

Hypex Bio Explosives Technology AB is a Swedish company that has developed the world's first green and nitrate-free bulk explosive for civilian use. Our technology has received a lot of attention in the mining industry worldwide, as we have successfully proven its effectiveness and environmental benefits. We need to continue to grow significantly to achieve a strong global presence, as there is a rapidly increasing demand for our sustainable explosives technology.

We can offer a uniquely challenging and exciting role where you can use your leadership skills and operational experience to help us grow quickly and efficiently.

Job description

In the role of Site Manager at Hypex Bio's factory in Kankberg, you work to manage, motivate and support your employees to ensure that production, work environment and logistics work optimally.

Your role involves both operational and administrative management. The operational responsibility is to ensure that the factory produces and delivers products according to the manufacturing and delivery processes and that all equipment is maintained and functioning properly. Your administrative responsibilities include leading and supporting your staff in their daily work, ensuring that the working environment is good, that professionalism and competence are maintained, and that the budget and resources are within the company's limits and the needs of the site. The role involves staff responsibilities.

The position is full-time and the workplace is Hypex Bio's facility at the Kankberg mine in Boliden.

Qualifications

You have very good social and communication skills and are skilled at adapting your communication to the target group, whether it is people in the production room, in the office or with customers. A technical or engineering background is desirable but not required.

You should have a background in production and factory operations. Leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure are key. Experience of managing small teams and running improvement projects is highly advantageous, as is a good understanding of production processes and resource optimization.

It is also advantageous to have documented experience of working with health and safety issues and safety procedures, as well as being used to managing budgets and operational targets.

The role requires the following:

• At least 3 years of work experience in the manufacturing or mining industry
• Fluent Swedish in speech and writing
• Advanced English in speech and writing
• B-driving license

Meriterative:

• Leadership experience
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar standard
• Technical training
• Cdriving license
• Wheel loader and forklift license
• Experience in underground blasting
• Blasting license
• AM work
• Training as a manager for LBE (Flammable goods)

You are as a person:

• Have a responsible and systematic approach to work
• Safety-oriented and understand the necessity of following procedures and processes
• Have initiative and the habit of solving operational tasks hands-on
• A positive and ambitious person who fits in a fast-paced team

To succeed in the role, you need to be responsible, self-driven, curious, positive and thorough. You are an engaged, positive and social person who can easily spot opportunities and clearly communicate your ideas in large groups. You have a solution-oriented approach, listening skills and a willingness to improve existing working methods. You have high risk awareness and understanding and respect for instructions, laws and regulations.

About the company

Hypex Bio Explosives Technology AB is a young Swedish company based in Stockholm. The company is active in the production, development and distribution of civilian explosives and consumables. Hypex Bio's technology platform is a nitrate-free and environmentally friendly explosives technology and is completely unique in its kind. Hypex Bio's vision is to introduce and deliver a new industry standard in explosives for the civil sector with the aim of significantly reducing the environmental footprint of the industry.

Other Information

We would like to inform applicants that Hypex Bio will perform pre-employment security screening for the specific position. According to the Act (2010:1011) on Flammable and Explosive Goods (LBE), persons involved in explosives handling must be approved by the competent authority. Such approval is routine and necessary for employment at Hypex and constitutes a step in the recruitment process.