Site Manager International Färg | AkzoNobel | Göteborg

Om jobbet

With a strong emphasis on safety, operational excellence, and people development, you will play a key strategic role in shaping our future. This is an opportunity to influence direction at a high level while driving sustainable improvements that truly make a difference.

About the site
At International Färg's production site in Gunnilse outside of Gothenburg we manufacture global world leading protective coatings for bridges, wind turbines, sport arenas and more under the brand International. International Färg has since 1998 been a part of AkzoNobel. At the site you will also find sales and marketing offices for our three business segments: Marine & Protective, Yacht Coatings and Powder Coatings for the Nordic region. We are about 150 proud employees, together we represent a wide variety of nationalities, working together to make the world more colorful.

What can AkzoNobel offer you?
At AkzoNobel you are met by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We work together with a focus on innovation and sustainability, to be the leader in our industry. Diversity enriches our workplaces and we work actively together with our employees to make them thrive and develop. We work strategically to become a better employer. This has resulted in that we have been appointed one of Sweden's Karriärföretag. We offer you an international working environment where you take on rewarding and challenging tasks that broaden your horizon and develop you in your role. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm.

What will you do?
As Site Manager, you define and drive the execution of site production, ensuring the operation consistently delivers on safety, quality, cost, service, productivity, and people development. You set the manufacturing strategy and translate business objectives into robust site plans, while continuously improving performance through operational excellence and disciplined management. Acting as the face of the site, you build strong internal and external relationships, develop a high performing leadership team, and create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and compliance.

• Own and execute the site manufacturing strategy and site master plan, aligned with business and supply chain objectives
• Lead site performance across safety, quality, cost, service, productivity, asset care, and ecoefficiency, using data and analysis to drive improvement
• Implement and operate HSE standards, AkzoNobel's Leading Performance System and Continuous Improvement processes, and compliance requirements, acting as a visible role model
• Develop, coach, and lead the site management team, building a strong talent pipeline and high engagement
• Act as the primary external representative for the site, managing relationships with customers, authorities, community, and other stakeholders

Who are you?
You are a senior manufacturing leader with a strong track record of running complex production sites and delivering sustainable results. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership and are comfortable working in a matrix organization. You lead with integrity, prioritize safety, and are passionate about developing people and building an inclusive, high-performance culture.
* Degree qualified engineer (mechanical, electrical, or chemical)
* Proven factory management experience, ideally in coatings, industrial, or FMCG environments
* At least 5 years' experience in batch process manufacturing
* Strong leadership capability with experience in talent development, engagement, and performance management
* Confident communicator and stakeholder manager, internally and externally
* Fluent in Swedish and English

At AkzoNobel we are very committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best selves. We strive to embrace diversity, tolerance, and respect. Our recruitment process plays a major role in this journey as it lays the foundation for a diverse work environment. In our organization, all qualified applicants are treated from an equal perspective regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Before employment, you will be subject to a health examination, which includes a drug test.

Apply for the position today
In this recruitment, AkzoNobel is collaborating with Jefferson Wells. We are looking forward to your application in English. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the responsible recruitment consultant,Irene Bengtssonby clicking on the link or call 0702-271739. Please note that we screen candidates continuously.