Production Manager

Posted:
6/29/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0093776

Date Posted:

2025-06-30

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:


Production Manager 
 
The opportunity 

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Production Managerto oversee daily operations and drive performance on the production floor. 

In this role, you’ll coordinate production activities, manage schedules and resources, and ensure quality and efficiency targets are met. You’ll also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams like Engineering, Logistics, and Sales to keep everything running smoothly. You will have Production Supervisors reporting to you.  

If you have a passion for leadership, a knack for problem-solving, and experience in manufacturing operations, we’d love to hear from you! 

 

 

How you’ll make an impact 

  • Take ownership of delivery performance for your assigned product family, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction. 

  • Lead capacity planning to align production and logistics with demand forecasts. 

  • Drive and own processes that optimize production flow and logistics efficiency. 

  • Initiate and implement production improvements at the product level to enhance quality and throughput. 

  • Collaborate on operational reliability and maintenance, working closely with partners and production engineering teams. 

  • Manage and take responsibility for the budget, ensuring cost-effective logistics operations. 

 

 

Your Background 

  • Previous leadership experience in a production environment within the manufacturing industry. 

  • Strong understanding of production planning, resource allocation, and process optimization. 

  • Proven ability to lead teams toward operational goals and continuous improvement. 

  • Experience collaborating across departments such as engineering, logistics, and maintenance. 

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. 

  • Solid grasp of safety, quality, and efficiency standards in manufacturing. 

 

 

What we offer 

 

  • Collective agreement 

  • Flexible working time 

  • Health care and wellness allowance 

  • Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally 

  • Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase 

  • Various trainings and education supporting employee development 

  • Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden 

  • Supplementary compensation for parental leave 

  • Employee Benefit Portal with plenty of discounts and perks 

 

 

More about us 

 

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply now! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! 

Recruiting manager Henrik Norden, [email protected] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives- Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist,+46107383152; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043; Unionen: Olle Ruzicka +46 107383144. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Johanna Davidsson Drakou,  [email protected].  

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Hitachi America Ltd

Website: https://hitachi.com/

Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1959

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Consulting ⋅ Industrial Engineering ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining Technology