Production Manager – Temporary Assignment

At Consilium Safety we dont just develop technology we create solutions that save lives.

As a global leader in fire and gas safety technology we protect people assets and the planet across industries including marine energy rail and construction. With more than a century of expertise and a strong focus on innovation we combine proven knowledge with cutting-edge technology to shape the future of Safety-Tech.

We are now looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Manager for a temporary assignment to lead our Gothenburg-based production site CSSP (Consilium Safety Sweden Production).

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who can quickly take ownership create stability and drive performance while supporting the site through an important phase of transformation and development.

The Role

As Manager production you will have responsibility for the day-to-day operations of CSSP and lead a dedicated production team including team leaders to every day success.

You will play a key role in ensuring stable production performance while strengthening ways of working developing the organization and driving continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead coach and develop your team with a visible hands-on and supportive leadership style

• Ensure the right competence and capacity are available to meet production needs both long and short term

• Ensure safe efficient and high-quality day-to-day production according to plan

• Drive Lean principles process follow-up and continuous improvement

• Follow KPIs to track and improve operational performance

• Lead and support the organization through change and transformation

• Build strong relationships with employees team leaders and union representatives

• Participate in local labor negotiations and employee-related matters

• Collaborate closely with other functions and contribute to cross-functional and global initiatives

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency scalability and ways of working

Who Are You

We are looking for a secure and experienced leader who creates trust brings structure and is comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

You are a leader who is visible in the operation understands the importance of people and performance and knows how to turn plans into action.

You bring:

• 510 years of experience in production preferably from electronics high-tech manufacturing or complex assembly

• Proven experience in people leadership and personnel planning

• Experience working with Lean KPIs and process/performance follow-up

• Experience from production environments with a high level of technical complexity

• A strong track record of change management and transformation

• The ability to create engagement accountability and a high-performing team culture

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• The confidence to work independently and take ownership

• Experience working with unions and/or labor relations is an advantage

• Project management experience is an advantage

• Fluency in Swedish and English

What Were Looking For in Your Leadership

You are a calm clear and present leader who creates confidence even when things are changing.

You know how to balance operational priorities with long-term development. You are comfortable being close to the production floor solving problems together with your team and following through on agreed actions.

Most importantly you know that sustainable production performance starts with engaged people clear expectations and strong ways of working.

Why Join Consilium Safety

• Make an impact in a purpose-driven company where our products save lives

• Take ownership of a key production site in Gothenburg

• Lead a team through an exciting phase of development and transformation

• Work in a highly technical and international environment

• Join a culture built on teamwork initiative trust and accountability

• Make a visible difference both to the operation and to the people you lead

Apply Now

Are you a hands-on Production Manager who creates stability develops people and drives results

If you are ready to take on a temporary leadership assignment and help CSSP strengthen its production capabilities and continue its transformation we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of Consilium Safety shaping the future of Safety-Tech.

Curious to learn more about Consilium Safety and our journey

Listen to our CEO Philip Isell Lind af Hageby talk about turnarounds leadership and the journey ahead:

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