Logistics Technician-Oskarshamn

Wequel; Oskarshamns kommun; On-site; SEK 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WeQuel is seeking a Logistics Technician in Oskarshamn to join a Production Engineering team focused on optimizing logistics flows and supporting production. You will partner with production management to analyze, improve and implement practical logistics solutions in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities include improving safety, efficiency and downtime, developing methods with managers, and driving projects across functions while actively supporting production transitions and lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with logistics processes, logistics analysis or production-related logistics.
• Swedish and English, spoken and written.
• Valid B driver’s license.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Structured, responsible and quality-oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Continuous improvements within safety, health, environment, quality, processes and downtime reduction.
• Development of working methods with Group Managers and Team Leaders, ensuring high safety standards, quality and service levels.
• Management and support of an assigned production area as logistics engineering partner to production management.
• Analysis and optimization of forklift utilization, transport times and logistics performance.
• Follow-up of disturbances and deviations.
• Participation in investments and management of smaller logistics-related projects.
• Application and promotion of Lean-based production system to increase engagement, knowledge sharing and participation.
• Support of production transitions and changes together with Logistics Developers.
• Systematic mapping and analysis of logistics flows and cycle times.
• Design and implementation of efficient logistics solutions aligned with business objectives and strategies.

Skills

Logistics processes

Logistics analysis

Production logistics

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project driving

Education

Higher Vocational Education (YH) or University Degree in Logistics/SCM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We at WeQuel are now looking for a Logistics Technician in Oskarshamn, where you will become a key part of a Production Engineering team with a focus on optimizing logistics flows and supporting production. You will act as a logistics engineering partner to production management in an assigned production area, working with analysis, improvements and implementation of practical solutions in a dynamic production environment.

As a consultant with us, you will have the opportunity to work with one of our clients, leading companies within automotive and heavy-vehicle manufacturing, where you will help optimize processes, reduce downtime and create safe, efficient and sustainable logistics solutions.

Your responsibilities:

• Continuous improvements within safety, health, environment, quality, processes and downtime reduction

• Development of working methods with Group Managers and Team Leaders, ensuring high safety standards, quality and service levels

• Management and support of an assigned production area as logistics engineering partner to production management

• Analysis and optimization of forklift utilization, transport times and logistics performance

• Follow-up of disturbances and deviations

• Participation in investments and management of smaller logistics-related projects

• Application and promotion of the client's Lean-based production system to increase engagement, knowledge sharing and participation

• Support of production transitions and changes together with Logistics Developers

• Systematic mapping and analysis of logistics flows and cycle times

• Design and implementation of efficient logistics solutions aligned with business objectives and strategies

You work in a dynamic production environment where you independently drive improvements forward, while collaborating daily with Production Engineering colleagues, Group Managers, Team Leaders, Technicians, Maintenance and Production teams.

Requirements:

• Experience with logistics processes, logistics analysis or production-related logistics

• Higher Vocational Education (YH) or University Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field

• Swedish and English, spoken and written

• Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Understanding of Lean Production and continuous improvement principles

• Valid B driver’s license

• Strong team player, contributing ideas and influencing improvements

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a smaller team

• Structured, responsible and quality-oriented

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to engage and motivate colleagues toward common goals

• High level of integrity

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to drive projects and work across multiple functions

Meritorious:

• Additional education or training in Production Engineering, Lean Manufacturing or Process Improvement

• Previous experience as a Logistics Technician

• Previous experience as a Production Technician

• Experience with production systems, flow analysis, cycle time studies or process optimization

• Experience leading smaller projects or improvement initiatives

• Experience from manufacturing, production or logistics environments

Assignment details:

• Start: 2026-11-02 – End: 2027-11-01

• Workload: 100%

• Remote: 100% ONSITE

• Location: Oskarshamn

• Availability: must be able to start within 2 weeks' notice

• Interview format: Online

We offer:

At WeQuel, you become part of a consulting team that values people first – we believe success is created through engagement, collaboration and development. We offer a flat organization with short decision paths, a strong sense of community and the opportunity to influence your own development.