Swedish National Grid is one of the key players in a sustainable energy transition. As a Unit Manager, you will be offered one of Sweden's most important jobs, where you will contribute to Sweden's electricity supply every day. We need you to succeed in our vital mission to electrify Sweden.
At our Network division, you will be involved in expanding, managing, and maintaining the transmission network. To meet societal needs, Swedish National Grid plans to build 7,000 kilometers of transmission lines over the next 20 years. Apply today and seize the opportunity to help illuminate Sweden!
About the position
As the unit manager for our emergency stock, you will have overall responsibility for leading, developing, and driving the stock operations within the framework of civil preparedness in the Network division. You will ensure that our stock is appropriately sized, efficient, and ready for use when needed—whether in times of crisis, supply chain disruptions, or heightened preparedness.
You will be responsible for developing and managing existing operations to meet established requirements. You will actively participate in the strategic development of the stock operations in close collaboration with the rest of the organization.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading and developing the unit and its employees.
• Ensuring that operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, agreements, and safety procedures.
• Responsible for planning, monitoring, and reporting on operations and budget.
• Management of our stock.
• Developing processes for logistics, quality assurance, and preparedness planning.
• Responsibility for budget and personnel.
As a unit manager, you will also have:
• Personnel and results responsibility.
• Conducting regular development and salary discussions.
• Monitoring the work within the unit and reporting to the section manager.
• Resource management of your own staff as well as resource consultants.
As a unit manager, you will have the opportunity to develop both as a leader and manager in a dynamic and changing organization. The position offers the chance to build an important function within critical infrastructure.
The unit is currently facing an exciting journey of change and growth! This entails both a complex and developing role where you will help shape the future. To succeed, it will be crucial to have a good understanding of our stakeholders and the factors that guide our decisions and direction. You have a great opportunity for further development within the framework of the role.
In this role, you will combine strategic thinking with operational responsibility and become a key player in a changing organization. We offer excellent opportunities for development and influence—here you can grow together with us.
The position is located in the Facilities department within the Civil Preparedness section. The stock and supply unit currently consists of three people but intends to grow significantly in the near future.
About you
Mandatory requirements:
To thrive in this role, we see that you enjoy taking responsibility and leading your tasks in a structured manner. We also expect you to be able to collaborate, cooperate, and communicate with others and appreciate working towards goals and achieving results. You have the ability to adjust your priorities and planning accordingly and can change direction when goals change. You take initiative and start activities to achieve results and find new ways forward when obstacles arise.
We place great importance on your personal qualities.
We see that you have relevant education in logistics, preparedness, management; alternatively, equivalent education or skills acquired in other ways that Swedish National Grid assesses as equivalent.
Furthermore, you have:
• Previous experience as a manager with personnel and budget responsibility.
• Previous experience in logistics and stock operations.
• Documented experience in driving change initiatives in a complex environment.
• Documented experience within the framework of civil preparedness in the energy sector.
• Ability to translate a complex set of requirements into concrete actions within your operational area.
• A valid B driver's license.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
It is considered an advantage if you have:
• Knowledge and experience in project management.
• Forklift certification categories A1-A4, B1-B4, as well as a loader certificate (C2).
• Documented knowledge of explosives.
Good to know
• The position is based in Åsbro.
• Domestic travel may occur in this position.
• The application deadline is December 8, 2025; we do not accept cover letters in connection with your application.
• The position is a permanent employment, and preparedness may be included.
• Testing will be applied in this recruitment process.
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Feel free to contact the recruiting manager Joakim Lempiäinen at tel. no. 010-489 2135, or the responsible recruiter Ethel Marx at tel. no. 010-489 2055. Union representatives are Annika Ingeborn, SACO, 010 475 87 72, and Erica Midfjäll, ST, 010 475 87 31. You can also reach us via email:
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