Engineering Manager

Nordic Snus AB; Vårgårda kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Snus AB is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering & EHS Department, aligning with JTI standards and legal requirements. You will manage projects, CapEx, and ensure safety, quality, and performance across the factory. You will develop the team and coordinate with stakeholders to meet business objectives.

You will drive improvements, maintain compliance with policies, and serve as a liaison for security and site operations while delivering KPI-driven results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Solid experience managing engineering in a food industry.
• Lean or IWS experience and people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Engineering & EHS projects and improvements to meet KPI targets.
• Oversee CapEx planning and ensure compliance with safety and technical standards.
• Develop the team, plan training, and prepare for higher responsibilities.

Skills

People leadership

Engineering management

Lean or IWS

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

CAD-editors

Microsoft Office

Job description

AWe are looking for an Engineering Manager to be responsible for managing and leading the Engineering & EHS Department according to JTI's standards and legal requirements.

In this role, you will be responsible for all activities, projects, initiatives, improvements, equipment related to Engineering, EHS & B&U areas within the factory organisation, including factory CapEx management and implementation. The role is the point of contact to Cluster Security Manager for Security topics.

Position:

As the Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead and coordinate Engineering & EHS projects and improvements activities in order to fulfil the business objectives based on KPI's analyses, Technical Safety standards, 5S and Kaizen initiatives etc.).
• Lead B&U team to ensure machine runability and meet all legal and internal requirements on regular controlls for all related equipment (including but not limited to: Waste handling, HVAC, Buildings, Compressors, Water system, Steam system, Hydro Power, Electrical Network, Sprinkler System, Site services)
• Oversee local authorities inspections results, Equipment inspection records and schedule.
• Act as point of contact for Factory Security, provide input and advise regarding Factory Security to the Cluster and coordinate requested actions relevant to maintain appropriate security level at factory
• Report and follow-up performance and provide reports to Management and rapid feedback to the shop floor
• Ensure that all planned CapEx projects are properly planned and executed to meet AP plan
• Plan solid long term engineering solutions based on feasibility engineering studies
• Provide CapEx planning and support to other functions all the other managers with correct information for them to fulfil their responsibilities in the ASP process; CapEx projects, BAP/Memo preparation, OpEx planing for Engineering & B&U, Capacity, Yield, Performance, HC, Traning & EHS
• Deliver Engineering & EHS objectives and improvements as per target, through proper planning, implementation and analyzing of actuals, following up improvement actions and continuous communication via visual management tools
• Manage the development plan and identify training needs for people and motivation to subordinates to ensure organizational capability to meet business objectives
• Further develop the team to grow in their existing positions and prepare them for further challenges and increasing responsibility aswell as preparing them for a possible promotion
• Ensure people have received needed information and training according to Global and Local standards, policies, procedures and requirements
• Act as a management representative and represent the company professionally at all times to the business community and costumers
• Ensure compliance with JTI Corporate Standards, Management systems, Global and Local Policies and Procedures, Improvements Programs, JT Contamination Prevention Program, Code of Conduct and 5S3R
• Achieve and maintain a safe work environment and ensure that workers who are under his / her supervision work safely
• Recruit, motivate and guide the professional development of the team reporting directly and indirectly to the incumbent.
• Provide supervision, guidance and direction to all department members
• Be responsible for all communications provided to the department
• Conduct staff appraisals, talent reviews, amd performance related activities
• Define processes that are required to ensure that work is conducted in a way that fulfils all Nordic Snus Factory standards

Requirements:

• University Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• Solid experience of working in Engineering in food industry
• People leadership experience
• Lean or IWS working experience
• Experience in Swedish Labor Law & Work Environment
• English and Swedish fluently written and spoken
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and preferable experience in MS Project and CAD-editors.

What to expect:

Expect growth opportunities, training, good compensation package, social security package. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor

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