Line Lead Secondary

Philip Morris International; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Occupational pension

30 vacation days

Sports allowance

Parental leave

Job summary

Philip Morris International in Gothenburg, Sweden, is seeking an experienced Line Lead to manage daily production, develop the team, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will coach teams, uphold safety standards, monitor KPIs, and lead change initiatives to support our future-focused operations while delivering cost-efficient, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to meet performance objectives.
• Coach and develop team to improve capability, engagement, and accountability.
• Drive safety culture and ensure regulatory and company compliance.
• Monitor production performance using KPIs and take corrective actions.
• Identify and eliminate losses through structured problem-solving and improvement initiatives.
• Lead change initiatives and implement new ways of working.
• Contribute to business strategy deployment and long-term operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing operations

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

KPI monitoring

Safety compliance

Swedish & English fluency

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analytics tools

Job description

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden.

Working pattern: On-site

We've chosen to do something incredible. We've transformed our business and are building our future on one clear purpose: to deliver a smoke-free future. With huge change comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

As Line Lead, you will have a key leadership role with significant responsibility and impact. You will play a vital role in ensuring efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations that support our transformation journey. You will lead daily operations, develop your team, and ensure strong performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Impact You'll Own

• Lead, plan, and develop production operations to ensure delivery of business objectives and performance targets.
• Build, coach, and develop the team to create a safe, engaged, and high-performing organization.
• Identify and eliminate losses through structured problem-solving and improvement initiatives.
• Support operational excellence and business transformation through successful implementation of new processes and ways of working.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily production operations to achieve performance and business objectives.
• Coach and develop team members to build capability, engagement, and accountability.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, standards, and company requirements.
• Monitor production performance using KPI's and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and eliminate losses through structured problem-solving and improvement initiatives.
• Lead change initiatives, projects, and implementation of new ways of working.
• Contribute to business strategy deployment and long-term operational excellence.

Skills & Capabilities

• A post-secondary degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous experience leading, coaching, or coordinating teams.
• Proven experience working with Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, IWS, TPM, or similar methodologies.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality management, and workplace safety.
• Experience in driving performance through KPIs and operational metrics.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with budget ownership and cost management.
• Experience in change management and project leadership.
• Knowledge of data analytics, visualization tools, and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Experience developing autonomous or self-sufficient teams.

Who You Are

You are an inclusive and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You build trust through collaboration, motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals, and take ownership of delivering results. With a structured approach and passion for continuous improvement, you help people and processes reach their full potential.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive rewards package including collective bargaining agreement, health insurance, occupational pension, 30 vacation days a year, a generous sport allowance and beneficial parental leave to name a few.

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