Production Operations & Production Manager

Surgical Science Sweden AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgical Science Sweden AB, based in Gothenburg, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and develop production, build, and warehouse teams. This role involves managing production planning, ensuring compliance with standards, and championing continuous improvement practices.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of production management experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively. Join us to contribute to the future of medical training simulations.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of production or operations management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning and shop floor operations.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, Kaizen).
• Natural people leader with strong communication skills.
• Sharp analytical skills for KPI and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production, build, and warehouse teams.
• Own production planning and scheduling.
• Monitor KPIs and drive structured improvements.
• Champion continuous improvement practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Manage budgets, workforce, and resources effectively.
• Collaborate with QC, R&D, and supply chain.

Skills

Production planning

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Analytical skills

Production management tools

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Surgical Science is a global provider of medical training simulations and software solutions. Based in Gothenburg, we manufacture simulators that train surgeons, working with hospitals, universities and the medical device industry worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the production, build, and warehouse teams – setting direction, maintaining standards, and building a culture where people do their best work.
• Own production planning and scheduling, balancing capacity, delivery commitments, and resource constraints in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.
• Define and monitor KPIs across the full production operation and drive structured improvement when targets aren’t met.
• Champion continuous improvement – whether that’s lean practices, workflow redesign, or tooling upgrades, find and close gaps.
• Ensure full compliance with safety and quality standards across all production activities.
• Manage budgets and resources – workforce, materials, and equipment – with both short‑term delivery and long‑term sustainability in mind.
• Collaborate closely with QC, R&D, and supply chain to keep product launches on track and resolve production issues quickly.
• Own the people side of the operation: hiring, onboarding, developing, and when necessary, managing performance and exits.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of production or operations management experience, with a track record of leading teams and delivering results in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management and shop floor operations.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, Kaizen or similar).
• Natural people leader who builds trust on the floor, sets clear expectations, and develops talent over time.
• Sharp analytical skills: read KPI dashboards, find root causes, and act on data.
• Clear communicator in English (knowledge of Swedish is a plus); comfortable engaging with both the production floor and senior stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and production management tools.

Additional Qualifications

• Background in medical devices, electronics or complex hardware manufacturing.
• Experience in a quality‑regulated or ISO‑certified production environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production scheduling software.
• Experience scaling a production operation during a period of company growth.

Career Growth

As Surgical Science expands its product portfolio and increases production volumes, the scope of this role grows with it. The natural next step is broader operational leadership with visibility into supply chain, facilities and global manufacturing strategy.