Production Supervisor

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Welcome to the Fuel Factory! Here we manufacture nuclear fuel and control rods for delivery to customers in the Nordic region, Europe and other parts of the world. We have a complex production flow and production includes all steps from incoming uranium powder to finished nuclear fuel cartridges and control rods. We divide our fuel factory into nine manufacturing units and an equal number of production management areas.

In recent years, we have seen large increases in product mix and volumes and are now in a growth phase with major investments in our staff, our leaders and our facility.

We are looking for two production managers who want to be part of our development journey and to work towards our vision, to be the world's safest and most efficient Fuel Factory!

Your contribution to the transition to fossil-free energy

As a production supervisor, your main area of responsibility is to lead the team. You are responsible for the full staff and work environment to achieve the unit's results. These results include safety, quality, production volume, cost, staffing, and improvement work. This includes:

• To lead the daily management of the unit

• Responsible for reporting, process control and follow-up of operational metrics

• Staffing and training responsibilities for the team

• Coaching leadership

• Administrative tasks

You will report to the Chief Operating Officer and be part of the unit's cross-functional management team.

We are looking for you

To thrive here, we believe that you have previous experience of working as a production manager with personnel responsibility in the manufacturing industry, or experience in another leading role.

We are looking for you with a demonstrated good leadership and recognize you in our core values of safety, quality, integrity and credibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a role as production supervisor with personnel responsibility in the manufacturing industry. Alternatively, leadership interest and experience from another leading role.

• Full professional proficiency in Swedish and good knowledge in English, both in speech and writing.

Meritorious

• Knowledge in lean manufacturing

• Experience with automation and digital solutions

• Experience of change management

We also believe that you are used to dealing with common questions related to production and the priority order Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost-effectiveness.

Do you recognize yourself? Apply today!

Welcome with your application consisting of CV and cover letter. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to send in your application!

Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process. For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Kerim Jelkic, Recruitment Manager Kerim Jelkic, Phone +46 21-34 71 96 or jelkick@westinghouse.com

Agreement area

This position belongs to the Technology Agreement SI/Unionen/Ledarna.

Union representatives

Academics at Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 347 825, AFW@westinghouse.com

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com

We offer: 

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad.    As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace. 

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture. 

Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.

Some of the benefits employees in the Sweden can expect:

• Wellness Allowance

• Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal

• Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)

• ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more

• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members

• Employee Referral Program: potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse 

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