Production Area Manager - Composite/Lamination

Candela Technology AB; Sollentuna kommun; On-site; SEK 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Candela Technology AB is looking for a Production Area Manager for the Lamination production area at our facility in Rotebro, Sweden. The successful candidate will lead and develop teams, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality targets are met.

This role requires a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position within manufacturing, particularly in composite processes. An engineering degree is preferred. Join us to drive performance and lead operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing.
• Solid background in composite manufacturing processes and lamination techniques.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop employees fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure production targets are met in terms of quality, delivery, efficiency, and safety.
• Drive workforce planning and competence development for business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (B.Sc. or M.Sc.)

Job description

We are looking for a Production Area Manager to oversee the Lamination production area at our production facility in Rotebro. In this role you will combine operational accountability with strong people leadership, ensuring a safe, stable, and efficient production environment while building engaged, capable, and high‑performing teams.

What you’ll do

• Lead, coach, and develop employees while fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Ensure production targets are met in terms of quality, delivery, efficiency, and safety.
• Drive workforce planning, staffing, and competence development to support current and future business needs.
• Monitor operational performance and take proactive action to address deviations and challenges.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to optimize processes and ensure operational excellence.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role within a lamination, composite manufacturing, or related production environment.
• Solid and hands‑on background in composite manufacturing processes, lamination techniques, and structural bonding within a high‑performance production environment.
• Experience from industries such as marine (preferably high‑performance/advanced marine), aerospace, wind energy, automotive composites, or other advanced composite manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading production teams and driving performance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement within lamination or similar process‑driven manufacturing.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced production environment where priorities can change quickly and where precision, curing times, and material handling are critical factors.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build engaged and high‑performing teams in a technical production setting.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• An engineering degree (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in a relevant field is considered a strong advantage.

To succeed in this role, we believe you are:

A confident and approachable leader who is passionate about developing both people and operations. You build trust through clear communication, lead by example, and have a natural ability to motivate and engage those around you.

You thrive in a fast‑paced environment where you can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on involvement in the day‑to‑day business. You are driven by continuous improvement and enjoy identifying opportunities to enhance performance, efficiency, and team engagement.

Form of employment: Full‑time with initial 6‑month probation period

Start date: ASAP

Location/base: Rotebro

Team: Operations

Reporting to: VP of Production