Director Production Area

NKT; Karlskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT in Karlskrona, Sweden, seeks a Director of Production Area 3 to lead a rotating five-shift operation with ~200 employees. You will drive efficiency, oversee budgets, and coordinate with other managers to ensure delivery of orders to specification and on time.

You will develop and motivate the team, implement Lean practices, ensure HSE compliance, and align actions with customer needs, delivering sustainable production improvements daily.

Qualifications

• Secondary technical education. A university degree in Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing is meritorious.
• At least 3-5 years leadership experience managing around 100 people in a multishift production environment.
• Change management experience with knowledge of Six Sigma or similar.
• Fluency in spoken and written Swedish and English.
• High motivation, curiosity and willingness to learn about new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the annual production budget, taking strategic actions to stay within financial and resource limits.
• Oversee implementation of actions to improve production performance, while collaborating with continuous improvement teams to integrate Lean principles.
• Lead, motivate and develop team members to reach their full potential.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and track progress.
• Align actions with customer expectations and needs.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Six Sigma knowledge

Swedish & English fluency

Education

Secondary technical education

University degree in Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing (meritorious)

Job description

Play a key role in a modern manufacturing environment

At NKT, we are at the forefront of driving the green transition through advanced cable systems that power offshore and onshore energy infrastructure. Our complex high-voltage installations rely on advanced technology and meticulous execution—from production to rigorous testing—to deliver high-standard quality and reliability. In this very advanced and innovative production process in the cable industry, we continue to invest significantly in the latest technology.

As Director of production area 3, you will play a key role in optimizing production efficiency and strategic improvements by leading a team of leaders within a rotating five-shift production setup, consisting of approximately 200 employees. You will be responsible for one of three production areas and work closely with the other managers to ensure seamless collaboration and performance.

Develop, motivate and lead our team

By coordinating and managing plant equipment, personnel and production workflows, you will be responsible for delivering efficient and cost-effective production outcomes that meet order requirements, technical specifications, quality standards and planning targets.

In Addition, Your Responsibilities Will Be To

• Prepare and oversee the annual production budget, taking strategic actions to stay within financial and resource limits.
• Oversee implementation of actions to improve production performance, while collaborating with continuous improvement teams to integrate Lean principles into production processes.
• Lead, motivate and develop team members to reach their full potential.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and track progress.
• Align actions with customer expectations and needs

Strategic Leader Who Motivates People Through Change

Your ability to facilitate changes while maintaining motivation among team members highlights your solution-oriented leadership style. With a focus on service and a commitment to customer satisfaction, you take responsibility for your own actions as well as those of your production team. Furthermore, your communication skills together with a deep sense of understanding, helps you cultivate and uphold fruitful connections internally and externally.

Additionally, Your CV Comprises

• Secondary technical education. A university degree in Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing is meritorious.
• At least 3-5 years leadership experience managing around 100 people in a multishift production environment
• Change management experience with knowledge of Six Sigma or similar.
• Fluency in spoken and written Swedish and English
• A high level of self-motivation, curiosity and willingness to learn about new technologies.

Empower sustainable growth through production

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We are dedicated to establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long‑term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

At NKT, you’ll be part of a collaborative team with respected values and a clear goal. We offer career development opportunities, international exposure, and the chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment. Join us in advancing the sustainable energy industry through innovative logistics.

“Leading production area 3 means being part of our transformation journey, driving improvements and achieving results every day together with a strong team” says Hiring Manager, Louise Sjöberg Olausson.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

Union representatives

• Sveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch, [phone]
• Unionen – Joakim Wikström [phone]
• Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, [phone]

Be aware that background checks together with personality and cognitive tests will be included in the recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Jenni Aronsson at [e-mail].

Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

About NKT

At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy – and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.

NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com