Operations Director, Nord-Lock

Do you have a strong background in global manufacturing and management of multiple teams? Then you might be the person we are looking for!

We are now looking for an Operations Director who will continue the exciting journey of our Nord-Lock production site in Mattmar. This position reports to the Vice President, Head of Business Unit (BU) Nord-Lock and is based in Mattmar – beautifully located between Åre and Östersund.

The role as Operations Director
The Operations Director oversees and manages all activities associated with the local production site. We are strong believers of growth and this position is responsible for efficient and effective execution of site activities relating to the manufacturing of company products and is a central part of establishing goals and objectives. The Operations Director is responsible for leading the site personnel to a level of performance identifiable with World Class organizations, utilizing lean production and continuous improvement techniques. The position is part of the BU Nord-Lock Management team and works closely with leaders from across the Nord-Lock Group to reach goals and objectives.

Your key tasks and responsibilities
Participate in formulating and administering both site-specific and corporate policies, as well as developing long-range goals and objectives. This includes the direction, focus, and visualization of activities to further the overall progressive goals and objectives.

Overall responsible for the local manufacturing activities alongside the existing management team to ensure maximum effectiveness is obtained for producing quality products within the specified time and budgetary guidelines.
Accountable to ensure products meet or exceed customer quality standards and required delivery schedules are met. Support formulation of processes to enable and keep ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
Oversee local procurement activities and support the negotiations of major contracts to provide proper cost, delivery, quality, financial and legal commitments.
Participate in the development and implementation of policies, plans and practices regarding product supply/demand and delivery globally.

Who you are

You have 10+ years of experience managing multiple teams and we prefer if you also have 10+ years of experience in a global manufacturing leadership position.
You have a Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline. An MBA is meriting, but not a requirement.

We are looking for you that can lead and mentor staff to achieve significant results and influence, negotiate and gain commitment at all organizational levels. Your professional ethics are high, and you also have good judgement, and ability to take decisive action. Your communication skills, both written and verbal, are superb, and you have great interpersonal ability. We seek people who have a great sense of self-motivation, are creative problem solvers and who enjoy collaboration and networking in an international environment – people with a strong desire to add value.

What we offer

International environment and dynamic workplace.
Flexible working hours.
A developing work in a team that consists of fantastic colleagues with high competence in Sweden and around the world.
A modern industrial environment with high standards. Everything from production as well as purchasing, logistics and customer support can be found at our production site in Mattmar.
Work within a global company in a high-class environment with skiing, mountains, and nature nearby.

Finally, we welcome you to a company where leadership and co-workers are characterized by passion, speed, quality and sustainability. We hope that you will enjoy and develop in an inspiring environment and have a great interest in our mission to safeguard human lives and customer investments.

Application
This recruitment takes place in collaboration with OnePartnerGroup Jämtland. You complete your application through the website www.onepartnergroup.se.
The last day for the application is 2023-06-20.

For questions about the recruitment process, contact:
Pontus Andersson M: [email protected] T: 063-19 43 34.
Hans-Olof Jonsson M: [email protected] T: 063-19 43 33.

From the Shinkansen high-speed railway in Japan, to Burj Khalifa in the UAE, to NASA’s space probe, to a Norwegian roller-coaster, to offshore wind turbines. Constant vibrations cause stress on the constructions, which jeopardizes safety. Most don’t devote a thought to bolts loosening – but we do. Every minute. Every hour. All day. All Year.

Nord-Lock Group is a world leader in secure bolting solutions. Our unique combination of innovative products and expertise enables us to solve the toughest bolting challenges. We are a global organization with more than 700 co-workers and presence in more than 60 countries. Nord-Lock Group is wholly owned by Investment AB Latour, a company listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.