Supervisor QC & Mnf. Quality

Swedish Match; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Occupational pension and comprehensive

SEK 5,000 annual wellness allowance

Generous parental benefits

Jubilee Awards

Job summary

Swedish Match in Gothenburg and Kungälv is seeking Supervisors to join our Quality Control & Manufacturing Quality teams. You will lead quality control activities, support manufacturing quality standards, and ensure products meet internal, regulatory, and consumer requirements.

You will build a culture of quality, safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while coaching and developing a team of quality professionals, with focus on collaboration across production and engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising teams in manufacturing, quality, laboratory, or production environments.
• Professional communication in Swedish and English, written and spoken.
• 4–5 years of experience with investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Strong knowledge of quality control processes and quality management principles.
• Understanding regulatory requirements and compliance in manufacturing.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across functions.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with quality metrics and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prioritize daily activities for about 10 team members within Quality Control and Manufacturing Quality.
• Monitor manufacturing quality performance and ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review, investigate, and resolve quality deviations, defects, and non-conformities.
• Support audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methods.
• Ensure laboratory and quality control equipment is maintained and calibrated.
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to improve processes and product quality.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture through coaching and clear communication.

Skills

Team leadership

Swedish & English comms

Investigations & root cause analysis

Quality control processes

Regulatory compliance

Planning & organization

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving & decision making

Quality metrics & monitoring

Job description

We’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. Swedish Match is an affiliate of PMI and has been a leader in the industry for more than 200 years. With huge change comes huge opportunity. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the freedom to develop better solutions and move your career forward in new directions.

Join Our Quality Team

We are looking for Supervisors within Quality Control & Manufacturing Quality to join our teams in both our Gothenburg and Kungälv factories. In this role, you will lead quality control activities, support manufacturing quality standards, and help ensure that our products consistently meet internal, regulatory, and consumer requirements. You will play a key role in building a culture of quality, safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while leading and developing a team of quality professionals.

Impact You'll Own

• Ensure quality standards are consistently met across manufacturing processes and finished products
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Control and Manufacturing Quality team members to achieve operational and quality targets
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality performance and compliance
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues
• Build strong collaboration across production, engineering, and quality functions to improve overall performance

What You'll Do

• Lead and prioritize daily activities for about 10 team members within Quality Control and Manufacturing Quality
• Monitor manufacturing quality performance and ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Review, investigate, and resolve quality deviations, defects, and non-conformities
• Support audits, inspections, and quality reviews
• Drive corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methods
• Ensure laboratory and quality control equipment is maintained and calibrated
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to improve processes and product quality
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture through coaching and clear communication

Skills & Capabilities

Must-have

• Experience leading or supervising teams in a manufacturing, quality, laboratory, or production environment
• Professional communication skills in both Swedish and English, written and spoken
• 4-5 years of experience working with investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities
• Strong knowledge of quality control processes and quality management principles
• Understanding regulatory requirements and compliance within manufacturing environments
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across different functions
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience working with quality metrics and performance monitoring

Nice-to-have

• Experience from FMCG, pharmaceutical, food, tobacco, or other highly regulated industries
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, testing methods, or calibration processes
• Experience supporting audits and external inspections

Rewards & Benefits

• Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Occupational pension and comprehensive insurance coverage
• SEK 5,000 annual wellness allowance
• Generous parental benefits, including reduced working hours with full pay during the first month back after parental leave
• Jubilee Awards recognizing long-term service and dedication

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