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Production Manager


Production Manager 
 
The opportunity 

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily operations and drive performance on the production floor. 

In this role, you’ll coordinate production activities, manage schedules and resources, and ensure quality and efficiency targets are met. You’ll also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams like Engineering, Logistics, and Sales to keep everything running smoothly. You will have Production Supervisors reporting to you.  

If you have a passion for leadership, a knack for problem-solving, and experience in manufacturing operations, we’d love to hear from you! 

 

 

How you’ll make an impact 

  • Take ownership of delivery performance for your assigned product family, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction. 

  • Lead capacity planning to align production and logistics with demand forecasts. 

  • Drive and own processes that optimize production flow and logistics efficiency. 

  • Initiate and implement production improvements at the product level to enhance quality and throughput. 

  • Collaborate on operational reliability and maintenance, working closely with partners and production engineering teams. 

  • Manage and take responsibility for the budget, ensuring cost-effective logistics operations. 

 

 

Your Background 

  • Previous leadership experience in a production environment within the manufacturing industry. 

  • Strong understanding of production planning, resource allocation, and process optimization. 

  • Proven ability to lead teams toward operational goals and continuous improvement. 

  • Experience collaborating across departments such as engineering, logistics, and maintenance. 

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. 

  • Solid grasp of safety, quality, and efficiency standards in manufacturing. 

 

 

What we offer 

 

  • Collective agreement 

  • Flexible working time 

  • Health care and wellness allowance 

  • Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally 

  • Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase 

  • Various trainings and education supporting employee development​ 

  • Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden 

  • Supplementary compensation for parental leave 

  • Employee Benefit Portal with plenty of discounts and perks 

 

 

More about us 

 

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply now! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! 

Recruiting manager Henrik Norden, henrik.norden@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives- Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist,+46107383152; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043; Unionen: Olle Ruzicka +46 107383144. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Johanna Davidsson Drakou,  Johanna.davidsson-drakou@hitachienergy.com.  

Location Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden
Job type Full time
Experience Management
Job function Production & Skilled Trades
Contract Regular
Publication date 2025-06-30
Reference number R0093776

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.