Factory Director | Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid AB

Hudson Nordic; Skåpafors; On-site; SEK 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Nordic is seeking a Factory Director for Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid AB in Skåpafors, Sweden. This role involves leading mill operations, ensuring production efficiency, and executing strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, excellent decision-making skills, and experience in manufacturing processes. This leadership position oversees approximately 200 employees.

For more information, please contact Helen Förnemark at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Proficiency in operational management software and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the management team and organization.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and stable mill operations.
• Drive improvements in operational efficiency.

Skills

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Communication

Change Management

LEAN tools and methods

Education

University/Master degree in engineering or manufacturing

Tools

Operational management software

Job description

We passionately lead our industry towards a world where we give more than we take in our efforts to create joyful and easy-to-use solutions for all people to embrace food, togetherness, and design – with care for the planet. A higher purpose, people, innovation and digitalization enable our journey.

We Care We are Passionate We make a difference

Factory Director, Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid AB

Lead a high-impact manufacturing business and drive the next phase of industrial performance.

We are now looking for a Factory Director to lead Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid AB into its next phase of performance and transformation.

About Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid AB

Rexcell is a wholly owned subsidiary of Duni Group, producing Tissue and Airlaid materials for premium tableware solutions. The site is located in Skåpafors (Sweden) and employs approximately 200 people. Duni Group is a market leader in sustainable dining and food packaging solutions, operating in more than 50 markets globally.

About Duni Group

Duni Group is a market leader in sustainable dining and food packaging solutions for the restaurant market. The Group markets and sells its products under primarily the brands Duni, BioPak, Poppies and Paper+Design, which are represented in more than 50 markets. Duni Group has around 2,700 employees in 26 countries, its headquarters in Malmö and production units in Sweden, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, UK and Thailand. Duni Group is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm under the ticker “DUNI”.

The position

The Factory Director oversees Rexcell AB’s mill operations and ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of all production lines. The Factory Director works closely with cross-functional teams to align manufacturing strategies with Duni Group global objectives. The position is in Skåpafors, Dalsland. Business trips within the group occur.

This role carries full operational responsibility for a mill with approximately 200 employees, and a production capacity of approximately 70,000 tons.

Main responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Rexcell management team and organization
• Drive improvements in OEE, cost per ton, and waste reduction
• Ensure safe, compliant, and stable mill operations
• Deliver financial performance through strong P&L and cost control
• Define and execute a clear operational and strategic roadmap
• Lead continuous improvement and industrial transformation initiatives
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration across Duni Group
• Report to Duni Group Manufacturing Director and Rexcell AB Board and provide regular updates on operational performance

How success is measured

• OEE (Uptime × Speed × Waste) improvement
• Safety & health indicators
• Delivery performance and service level
• Financial performance vs. targets
• Employee engagement
• Quality & compliance standards

Competences

• University/Master degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field
• Strong decision-making and execution capability
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with shopfloor presence (Gemba leadership)
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in operational management software and tools
• High level of integrity, resilience, and emotional intelligence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Financial steering (COGS and P&L)
• Change Management
• Skill/Knowledge in manufacturing processes papermaking
• LEAN tools and methods
• Besides Swedish, fluent English in speech and writing (corporate language)

We are looking for a confident and passionate colleague who is driven to take Rexcell to new heights. You are not only business-oriented and strategic, but also skilled at inspiring and creating strong relationships, both internally and externally. Your ability to take initiative and drive change is one of your main strengths, while maintaining a strong team spirit and building trusting relationships with colleagues and business partners.

In this recruitment, we partner with Hudson Nordic. For more information you are welcome to reach out to Helen Förnemark (Managing Partner) at [e-mail].