Managing Director

Outokumpu Stainless AB; Avesta kommun; On-site; SEK 1 250 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading stainless steel company in Avesta is seeking a Managing Director & Production Manager to lead their specialized team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for daily operations and long-term development while ensuring safety and quality standards. Applicants should have a degree in engineering or finance and experience in leadership, with strong communication skills in Swedish and English. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the company in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for competence development

Secure employment with collective agreements

A workplace focused on safety and sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership and people management.
• Comfortable in a smaller organization.
• Structured, analytical and safety-focused individual.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and long-term development.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental work is a priority.
• Lead and develop the team to ensure the right skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication in Swedish and English

People Management

Analytical Skills

Attention to Safety

Education

Degree in engineering or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

LEAN knowledge

Job description

Managing Director & Production Manager – Outokumpu Press Plate, Avesta

Are you a hands‑on leader with a passion for production? Do you want to work in a company that puts safety first and values quality and sustainability? Outokumpu Press Plate in Avesta is recruiting for a combined Managing Director & Production Manager role to lead a small but highly specialized team. We have unique processes and strong expertise that make our plates stand out for their quality.

About Press Plate

Press Plate is one of two subsidiaries within Outokumpu Avesta. We make customized press plates, ready‑to‑use plates for the hardboard industry and semi‑finished plates for the laminate industry. All manufacturing is customer‑driven, which places high demands on precision, safety and quality. We are 24 employees working closely together through all steps of production. This creates a strong team spirit, short decision paths and good opportunities for development.

Your responsibilities

As Managing Director & Production Manager you are responsible for the whole company – both daily operations and long‑term development. Safety, quality and efficiency are always at the center of your work.

You will:

• Make sure health, safety and environmental work is always a top priority
• Take full responsibility for the company’s finances (P&L)
• Lead and develop the team, ensuring the right skills are in place
• Oversee production and keep things running smoothly
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards (14001:2015 and 9001:2015), current laws and relevant regulations
• Act on board directives and turn them into concrete actions
• Drive improvements and development of the company

This is a role where leadership meets hands‑on responsibility – and where your decisions directly shape the future of Press Plate.

Your qualifications

We are looking for someone who enjoys leading people and making things happen. You are comfortable in a smaller organization where flexibility and quick decisions are part of everyday life.

You bring:

• A degree in engineering or finance, or equivalent experience
• Experience in leadership and people management
• Good communication skills in Swedish and English
• Experience from stainless steel or engineering industry
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office) and basic knowledge of LEAN
• The ability to lead according to Outokumpu’s leadership principles and cooperate across the group

Above all, you are structured, analytical and safety‑focused – with the ability to see situations from different perspectives and act with reliability and accuracy.

About you

You like being close to the business and are motivated by the chance to influence both daily work and long‑term development. You are reliable and accurate, but also flexible when things change. With a structured and analytical mindset, and a strong focus on safety, you create stability even in a busy environment. At the same time, you build trust through communication and teamwork, and you inspire others to reach common goals.

Why Outokumpu?

At Outokumpu you will be part of a global leader in stainless steel and a key player in the green transition. With over 100 years of experience, we are today one of the world’s most sustainable producers of stainless steel – a material that is 100% recyclable. In Avesta, advanced technology meets long tradition and deep competence. Here we invest in both people and processes to create the industry of the future.

Salary for this role is 66 000 – 83 000 SEK/month, based on education, experience, competence and location. For more information, please contact the responsible Talent Acquisition Partner.

We offer

• A dynamic workplace in an international group
• Opportunities for competence development and career growth
• Secure employment with collective agreements and good benefits
• A workplace built on safety, sustainability and innovation
• The chance to contribute to a more sustainable future – every day

Application & contact

Please submit your application no later than 2025‑12‑07 via our career page. Selection is ongoing – the position may be filled before the last application date.

Contact persons

• Juha Sipola, VP – Advanced Solutions Units – [e-mail]
• Josefine Frisendahl, Talent Acquisition Partner – [e-mail]

Union contacts

• Unionen: Patrik Sundell, 070‑088 10 11
• Ledarna: Patrik Norberg, 070‑088 12 06
• Sveriges Ingenjörer: Gunnar Lindstrand, 070‑088 19 57

At Outokumpu we promote diversity, equity and inclusion. All employees should feel welcome, equally heard and have equal opportunities.