Do you want to be part of an interesting transition process towards fossil-free steel and have experience of production flows and Lean Production? We are in the starting blocks of installing our new electric arc furnace that will replace our blast furnace and LD process and the change will affect all flows in our business where we will ensure that we reach our strategic and operational goals. Location Oxelösund.

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is crucial for the future of the planet and sustainability. Steel has been one of the most important materials for the development of our society and will continue to be so in the future. In our homes, in bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB, we are proud of our history and our leadership in high strength steel. At the same time, we are aware that steel production is one of the industries that emits the most greenhouse gases in the world. This must change. We have therefore developed the world's first fossil-free process for steel production and around 2030 we will be largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB, you will be important in realizing this goal and thus contribute to a green transition of the entire steel industry.

About the position

As a Production Development Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that your team achieves set goals and contributes and delivers methodological expertise linked to Lean Production, in our cross-functional analysis groups (pillars):

• Safety
• Quality
• Maintenance
• Operator Maintenance
• Flow
• Productivity
• Digitization

You will have six direct reporting Lean Coaches and two QAs under you. You will report to the Head of Unit for Business Development.

Your main responsibilities

• Support the organization by being involved in developing and implementing operational governance and working methods for deviation-driven improvement work in the production line.
• Ensure that the pillar system delivers results in line with the site's goals and support the improvement teams in that work.
• Coordinate and distribute the work in order to continuously develop our business with regard to operational control, flow principles and TAK / OEE to strengthen and build a robust system to develop and improve the business.

About you

• We are looking for you with managerial experience mainly from the manufacturing industry and with experience in the implementation of Lean Production or related production systems.
• To succeed in the role, we would like you to have experience in the steel and process industry.
• As a person, you have a good methodical ability, can create gap analyses and basis for data-driven decisions as well as the ability to follow up and guide your team towards set goals.
• It is advantageous if you have some form of academic education in production, logistics or economics. An advantage is if you have completed Lean Six Sigma training or similar.
• As a person, you have the ability to switch between taking a helicopter perspective but also being able to work with the details. You are responsive to the needs of the business, structured and energetic with good communication skills.
• You have an understanding of process management linked to production flows and as a person you are driven by development and results.
• We are looking for you with documented experience of implementing and working with Lean Production, preferably based on Pillars or TPM structure in production and logistics environment and feel confident in the role of change leader

Our offer

At SSAB, diversity and inclusion are part of our culture. We apply our values - driven, genuine and ahead of the curve - in our daily decision-making, always with the customer in focus. This makes us all team players, with a common drive to improve. When you join SSAB, you will be part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by offering a safe and friendly workplace that is conducive to work-life balance. At SSAB, you will have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and grow.

We offer a wide range of valued benefits to our employees. Here are some examples:

• Profit sharing
• Flexible terms for reduced working hours
• Health care allowance

Recruitment process

1. Apply

2. Pre-recorded questions

3. Interview

4. Tests

5. Come and meet us

6. Reference checks

7. Health screening

8. Sign

Background check may be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

Do you have any questions regarding the position?

Marica Holm, Head of Business Development

Contact Marica via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marica-holm-032a30109/

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Some words from your future manager

"In the Business Development unit, we work actively together with the production organization to always improve our business, both from an operational and strategic perspective.

As Head of Department for Production Development, you will be part of my management team. We are a team of driven individuals who are all passionate about continuous improvement in our respective areas. We look forward to receiving your application."

SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company building a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world through refined steel products and services. Together with our partners, SSAB has developed SSAB Fossil-free™ steel and plans to reinvent the value chain from the mine to the end customer, virtually eliminating carbon emissions from our own operations. SSAB Zero™, a largely carbon-free steel based on recycled steel, further strengthens SSAB's leading position and our comprehensive sustainable offering independent of the raw material. SSAB has employees in more than 50 countries and production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the US. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and secondarily listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Join us on the journey! www.ssab.com, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.