Supply Chain & Site Operations Manager

Veolia; Vellinge kommun; On-site; SEK 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies AB in Sweden seeks a Supply Chain & Site Operations Manager to own end-to-end site operations at the Vellinge site. You will lead ~25 blue‑collar employees through managers in welding, assembly, and warehousing.

You will drive safety, quality, and productivity, and collaborate across production, procurement, and central teams to optimize material flow and use of ERP/MRP systems. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes continuous improvement and digitalization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5–7 years of experience in supply chain/operations in manufacturing
• Proven leadership of blue-collar teams in production environments
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics)
• Experience with lean initiatives and continuous improvement
• Understanding of Swedish labour law and industrial relations
• Fluent Swedish and English (written and spoken)
• Valid driving license (B)

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop, warehouse, and assembly operations ensuring safety, quality and productivity
• Lead and develop a team through managers across welding, assembly and logistics
• Drive health & safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance
• Lead lean and CI initiatives (5S, VSM, Kaizen) to reduce waste and shorten lead times
• Coordinate logistics with European procurement and internal stakeholders
• Ensure effective use of ERP/MRP systems and high data accuracy for planning
• Drive digitalization to improve operational visibility and performance
• Lead change management and major operational projects (transfers, reorganizations)
• Monitor KPIs: on-time delivery, inventory turnover, lead times, cost efficiency

Skills

Leadership

Lean

Change management

ERP/MRP knowledge

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

B driving license

Bilingual Swedish/English

Education

Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Join Veolia and be part of the ecological transformation!

Are you an experienced supply chain and operations leader within manufacturing and ready to take full ownership of site operations while driving efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement? At Veolia, we combine deep industry expertise with global scale, advanced technology, and a clear mission: to drive the ecological transformation.

To further strengthen Veolia’s team working with Hydrotech’s market-leading solutions for water treatment, we are now looking for a Supply Chain & Site Operations Manager.

About the role

At Veolia, you become part of something bigger than just a job – you become part of a global network driving ecological transformation and making a meaningful impact on society and the environment.

At our site in Vellinge, we produce world-leading filters for water treatment, and we have delivered more than 12,000 filters across the globe. Today, we are approximately 65 colleagues outside Malmö, where both administrative functions and workshop operations are based.

Leadership, structure, and continuous improvement are at the heart of this role.

As Supply Chain & Site Operations Manager, you will hold a key leadership position with full responsibility for supply chain, warehouse, and workshop operations at our site. You will lead a team of approximately 25 blue-collar employees through managers, covering welding and assembly operations as well as warehouse activities.

You will operate in a matrix organization, collaborating cross-functionally with production, logistics, quality, maintenance and central procurement at European level. This is a hands-on and visible leadership role where you will drive operational excellence, build strong teams, and ensure efficient end-to-end flow from inbound materials to finished products.

Your responsibilities include:

Overseeing workshop and warehouse operations, including welding, assembly, and material handling, ensuring high standards in safety, quality, and productivity

Leading and developing your team through managers, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement

Driving health and safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with Swedish regulations and internal standards

Leading lean and continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as 5S, VSM, and Kaizen to reduce waste and improve lead times

Managing logistics flows and coordinating closely with European procurement and internal stakeholders

Ensuring effective use of ERP/MRP systems and high data accuracy to support planning and decision-making

Driving digitalization initiatives to enhance operational visibility, efficiency, and performance

Leading change management and key operational projects, including production transfers, reorganizations, and insourcing activities

Monitoring and improving key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, inventory turnover, lead time, and cost efficiency

Who are you?

To succeed in this role, we believe you are a structured and resilient leader with a strong background in supply chain and manufacturing operations. You combine analytical thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact.

You are comfortable in a workshop environment, and you understand the culture and dynamics that come with leading skilled blue collar workers. You know that the best results come from genuine engagement, clear communication and being present as a leader.

We believe you have:

A degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

At least 5–7 years of experience in supply chain and/or operations management within manufacturing, preferably in metal or mechanical environments

Solid understanding of workshop operations such as cutting, welding, and assembly

Proven leadership experience, including leading blue-collar teams in a production environment

Experience working in matrix organizations and managing cross-functional collaboration

Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics)

Experience driving lean initiatives and continuous improvement

Documented experience in change management, such as reorganizations, site transfers, or operational transformations

Solid understanding of Swedish labour law and industrial relations (essential)

Fluent Swedish and English, both written and spoken (essential)

A valid driving license (B)

Veolia – Driving Ecological Transformation

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating on all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. The company specialises in water, energy and waste management, and develops and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, pollution remediation and resource recovery – supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within Water Tech, a dedicated team of experienced professionals works to address the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, water quality, productivity and energy.

Together, we strive towards a shared goal: to create a more sustainable future.

At Veolia, diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued. Joining us means you will be part of a network that makes a real difference – for society and for the environment.

All applications are handled confidentially and in accordance with GDPR. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Consultant Lisa Alsterberg.

Reports to: Supply Chain Coordinator Europe

Position: Full-time, permanent

Employer: Veolia Water Technologies AB