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Department: Production
Location: Vargarda
Reporting to: Factory Lead
Role: Permanent
IWS Manager
The purpose of this role is to lead the successful implementation of IWS across the entire factory, championing a culture shift toward zero-loss thinking and full employee ownership through servant leadership. This position is also responsible for building both technical and soft skill capabilities at all organisational levels, establishing new processes and standards, and ensuring their long-term sustainability.
Position
As an IWS Manager, you will
IWS Philosophy
Stay zero loss-focused using data-driven analysis, constantly challenging status quoTake 100% employee ownership, ensuring that everyone in the company is involved in developing IWS methodologyEnsure that all levels of leaders in the factory implement servant leadership approachCritical Metrics Responsibility
Set new KPIs for Shift/Cell/Weekly/Monthly DDSes (Daily Direction Setting) and ensure that they are accurately trackedBe a Pillar and required DMSes (Daily Management Systems) Owner, attend DDSes (Daily Direction Setting), planned stops and health checksSpend enough time on shopfloor being a constant support to line teamsCoordination
Work with the site leadership to identify site capabilities, DMS owners and support all in planning skills developmentCoach Site Leaders through the IWS implementation, which includes Pillars activation, Strategic Development & Deployment Process and other IWS systemsRTT - Run To Target and Pillar Activation
Plan and oversee the site expansion of RTT and pillar activationLead training events and coaching during RTTs and pillar activationSupport the plant leadership and coach involvement in RTT deployment and pillar activationEnsure that DMSes (Daily Direction Settings) are activated and DDSes (Daily Direction Setting) are realised and pillars activatedTalent Management Responsibility
Be responsible for coaching and leading local trainers, for continuous technical knowledge improvement and soft skills development of your subordinates and constantly support development of cell structures capabilitiesPeople Management
Motivate and guide the professional development of the team reporting directly and indirectly to IWS Manager positionConduct staff appraisals and talent reviews, identify training needs and ensure all work is conducted in a safe mannerEnsure people have received needed information and training according to Global and Local standards, policies, procedures and requirementsBe responsible for the recruitment of new employees within the departmentWithin 6 months, you will
Learn SNUS and Nicotine Pouch ProcessLearn and do Pillar ActivationLearn and do Primary RTTBe member of growing Vargarda Team and Moist Nicotine Pouch BusinessRequirements
University Degree in Production Management or EngineeringProven experience of working in production/engineering and with a managerial/supervisor functionExperience and knowledge of IWS to Pillar Activation level is a mustHaving Level 4 or Level 3 DMS QualificationExperience in KPIs calculation Experience in Swedish Labour Law & Work Environment will be an advantageExcellent English fluently written and spoken, Swedish is an advantageAdvanced knowledge of MS OfficeLeadership skills (coaching and feedback)Strong communication and conflict-resolution skillsWhat to expect
Expect growth opportunities worldwide, continuous training, continuous development, opportunity to work with different cultures, good compensation package, social security package. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor
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Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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