Operations Transformation Expert

Sandvik; Sandvikens kommun; Hybrid; SEK 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Coromant is seeking an Operations Transformation Expert to drive transformation initiatives across operations. This hands-on role stays close to production, supporting shop-floor teams and aligning improvement efforts with strategic goals.

You bring experience in operational development, continuous improvement methods, and strong stakeholder collaboration, with fluency in English. The position offers global exposure and opportunities within a world-class, innovation-driven manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience in operational development or transformation.
• Understanding of process and continuous improvement methods.
• Hands-on support close to production environments.
• Strong stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Relevant academic background or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support transformation initiatives across operations.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and optimize processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Support change management and transformation activities.
• Ensure alignment with strategic goals and operational needs.
• Act as an active support to production teams, bringing practical expertise.

Skills

Operations transformation

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

English fluency

Education

Relevant academic background

Job description

Do you want to help shape the future of manufacturing by driving transformation in a global, innovation-driven environment? Then this is your next step!

Why Sandvik Coromant?

Here, you’re a part of a forward-thinking organization where innovation and collaboration go hand in hand. Join a culture built on inclusivity, curiosity, and continuous development, and work in a global environment with diverse career opportunities.

Your mission

As our Operations Transformation Expert, you play a key role in driving initiatives that improve and transform operations. You contribute to developing ways of working that support long-term efficiency and innovation. This is a hands‑on role where you stay close to production, spend time on the shop floor, and are ready to step in when support is needed.

Job responsibilities

• Drive and support transformation initiatives across operations
• Identify opportunities for improvement and optimize processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Support change management and transformation activities
• Ensure alignment with strategic goals and operational needs
• Act as an active support to production teams, bringing practical expertise and a willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed

Location and flexibility

The location for this position is globally flexible, close to one of our Production Unit sites.

Your profile

You bring a strong background in operations, transformation, or a related field, paired with a genuine interest in driving change and improvement. With solid operational knowledge and the confidence to act in a senior capacity, you understand what it takes to support production in practice – not only from a strategic perspective. Experience from global or industrial environments helps you navigate complexity and deliver results. You’re visible, present and proactive in the production environment, with a practical approach and the seniority to guide others when situations call for it. You’re adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities and new ideas are encouraged.

Background requirements

• Experience working with operational development or transformation
• Understanding of process and continuous improvement methods
• Solid knowledge of production environments and the ability to provide hands‑on support close to operations
• Strong stakeholder collaboration skills
• Fluency in English
• A relevant academic background or equivalent experience

Our culture

Innovation is in our DNA and we’re proud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive, equal and open‑mind culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career opportunities in an inspiring global environment.

Contact information

Are you curious to know more about this position? Please contact Jörgen Lindström, hiring manager, at [phone]. We’ve already decided on which advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts in that matter.

Union contacts (Sweden)

• Thomas Lilja, Unionen, [phone]
• Tord Engström, Akademikerföreningen, [phone]
• Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, [phone]

Recruitment Specialist

Hanna Thomas

About the company

Sandvik Coromant is part of the global industrial engineering group Sandvik and is at the forefront of developing manufacturing tools and machining solutions, with knowledge that drives the industry standards and innovations demanded by the metalworking industry now and in the next industrial era. Collaborations with educational institutions, extensive investment in research and development and strong customer partnership ensure the development of machining technologies that change, lead and drive the future of manufacturing. Sandvik Coromant owns over 1700 patents worldwide, employs around 8000 staff and is represented in more than 150 countries. When you join our global team you will find yourself inspired by the spirit of Sandvik and contribute to our purpose to advance the world through engineering. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. Our offerings cover the entire customer value chain and are based on extensive investments in research and development, customer insights and deep knowledge of industrial processes and digital solutions. In 2024 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 123 billion SEK in about 150 countries within continuing operations. Sandvik at a glance