Are you a confident leader who wants to be part of SSAB's journey towards the world's first fossil-free steel company? Do you also want to be part of our journey towards world-class maintenance? Then this could be the next challenge for you.

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 play an important role in realizing this goal and thus contribute to the green transition of the entire steel industry.

About the position

As Head of Maintenance, you will work to lead your business towards set goals with a present leadership that is permeated by continuous improvement. SSAB's vision is to become the world's safest steel company while creating a lighter, stronger and more sustainable world. It is important to us with diversity and everyone's equal value, we believe that we are best together.

Your section Maintenance Steelworks includes responsibility for four sections: Media, Technology, Electrical / IT and Mechanical Maintenance, a total of just over 65 employees, including 4 managers. The position is part of the management team for the Steelworks department.

As section manager, you are responsible for your staff's work environment, you are responsible for the plant, which includes operational safety and budget and investments. Together with your coworkers, you are expected to break down SSAB's strategy into local action plans, goals and KPIs and follow up each area's contribution to it. You will also have a significant role in the strategic work towards the steelworks' change journey towards the fossil-free transition. As a leader, you are coaching and driven by seeing other people develop. You are also good at implementing and following up on decisions made. Working in a systematic way with continuous improvements is a matter of course for you.

Your main responsibilities

• Work with your colleagues to create short- and long-term maintenance and investment plans and monitor the functioning of the facilities.
• Develop working methods and methods for corrective and preventive maintenance as well as corrective maintenance, which means systematically taking measures to improve the operational reliability of the facilities and equipment in the area.
• Work closely with production to ensure effective communication and collaboration between the sections.
• Since safety is the highest priority within SSAB, you will be a key person when it comes to developing safety in your area of responsibility.

About you

• You who are looking for a person who is open, positive and a responsive team player with a good ability to work closely with other people.
• You want to work on developing people, facilities and working methods with the help of coaching leadership.
• You also understand the meaning of leading others by leading yourself. As a person, we look for you to be confident, clear and structured in your approach.
• You are driven, take initiative and thrive in social contexts. You are comfortable in the role of management representative and can take and stand for uncomfortable decisions when needed. You are used to giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• You should also have a strong sense of responsibility and be positive about change and development.
• You have work experience as a manager and leader, preferably in industry or similar activities.
• You have experience of leading in change and stand firm when there is a lot going on at once.
• You have a university degree in a relevant field or equivalent documented knowledge.
• You are technically knowledgeable and interested in production, maintenance and processes.
• If you have previous experience of working with projects, maintenance or production, this is an advantage.
• If you have knowledge of how the maintenance process works within SSAB, this is also an advantage.
• As we work in an international environment, you need to be able to speak and write both English and Swedish fluently.

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. Interview

3. Tests

4. Reference checks

5. Health check

6. Sign

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

Do you have any questions regarding the position?

Please contact the recruiting manager Krister Grönlund, Head of Steelworks, tel. 0920 - 923 89.

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A few words from your future manager

"My name is Krister Grönlund and I am the head of the Steelworks department.

The maintenance department at the Steelworks is undergoing an exciting journey of change, and we need a passionate and driven manager to lead our teams forward. You will play a central role in developing and optimizing our maintenance processes. If you love challenges, thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about leading and developing teams, this is the job for you. Welcome with your application!"