Vice President Operations
Vice President Operations
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Job Description
Do you thrive on leading global operations with purpose and precision At Sandvik Coromant were looking for a visionary leader to take our production organization to the next level while driving innovation and sustainability!
Some words about us
As a global leader in manufacturing excellence Sandvik Coromant thrives on empowered leadership high-performing teams and a culture of trust. Our operations team plays a key role in shaping strategy and delivering on our promise of quality and innovation.
Your mission
As Vice President Operations you lead the development and execution of our global operations strategy. Youre part of the Sandvik Coromant Management team setting direction and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver world-class operations. You lead our global production with a focus on efficiency quality and transformation. You drive strategic planning change management and sustainability balancing capacity and demand while anticipating technological shifts. You secure and lead our footprint optimization.
You also collaborate closely with Sandvik Machining divisions and foster a culture of safety and operational excellence. You also anticipate technological shifts and lead initiatives that keep us ahead of the curve. You develop the best people and organisations and work actively to ensure we engage and ensure high performing teams in the operations organisation.
This role is central to our strategic decision-making and requires close collaboration with the Divisional management team. Youre not just managing operations youre shaping the future of how we work leading and developing both our people and the organization.
This position offers flexible working arrangements preferably in Europe and you report directly to the President of Sandvik Coromant.
Your profile
Were looking for someone with a relevant academic background in Business Administration Operations Management or a related field. With extensive experience in senior operations roles and a solid background in general management within global production environments you combine strategic leadership with strong business acumen. Acting in a truly global environment calls for proficiency in English verbally and in writing.
Youre customer-focused entrepreneurial and confident in navigating complex challenges. You communicate with clarity motivate with purpose and lead with integrity. By being a collaborative and inclusive leader you easily build trust and drives results. You think holistically act decisively and thrive in a fast-paced cross-functional environment. Youre not afraid to challenge the status quo and have the perseverance to see transformation through.
Our culture
Innovation is in our DNA and were proud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive equal and open-minded culture and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Add fair and rewarding benefits as well as many different career opportunities in an inspiring global environment. Meet some of your future colleagues at our career page or visit our website LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further.
Contact information
For further information about this position please contact:
Gabriella Huss Executive Talent Acquisition Expert
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Hiring Manager
Helen Blomqvist President Sandvik Coromant
How to apply
Please send us your application through our application system as soon as possible and no later than August 31 2025. Job ID: R0081559. Please note that we dont accept applications by e-mail.
Our recruitment process is open and fair we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile to find the best match for the position. To learn more about our recruitment process please visit our career site or contact HR Services at
Sandvik Coromant is part of the global industrial engineering group Sandvik and is at the forefront of developing manufacturing tools and machining solutions with knowledge that drives the industry standards and innovations demanded by the metalworking industry now and in the next industrial era. Collaborations with educational institutions extensive investment in research and development and strong customer partnership ensure the development of machining technologies that change lead and drive the future of manufacturing. Sandvik Coromant owns over 1700 patents worldwide employs around 8000 staff and is represented in more than 150 countries.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
