Do you want to lead one of ICA's most important logistics units? We are now seeking a driven and strategic Warehouse Manager for our operations in Borlänge – a role with significant responsibility, a clear leadership mandate, and the opportunity to influence both operations and development. If you are an experienced leader who thrives in large organizations, is passionate about building teams, and driving cultural issues, then this is the role for you!
About the Role of Warehouse Manager
As the Warehouse Manager in Borlänge, you will be responsible for the logistics unit that supplies all of Northern Sweden with goods. You are one of two logistics managers, and together you will lead approximately 20 managers and 600 employees, the majority of whom are unionized. You will work closely with the logistics manager, warehouse manager, HR, safety representatives, trade unions, and transportation operations.
You will actively work on cultural change, continuous improvement, and future-proofing the operations while ensuring effective operations, driving development, and contributing to ICA’s shared logistics goals.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead and develop warehouse operations with a focus on quality, efficiency, and work environment.
- Ensure that the flow of goods to ICA stores in Northern Sweden operates optimally.
- Develop and coach group leaders while creating a culture characterized by professionalism, respect, and care.
- Contribute to strategic development and change management within the logistics field.
- Establish structure and clarity while driving change with courage and humility.
- You lead by example, create trust, and build confidence.
- Collaborate with internal and external parties, including transportation operations.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Post-secondary education in logistics, economics, or similar.
- Proven experience in leading larger operational activities within warehousing, logistics, industry, or production with a high degree of technology and automation.
- Experience in leading managers, unionized employees, and staff.
- Familiarity with union collaboration and workplace safety responsibility.
- Good understanding of change management, continuous improvement, and strategic development.
- Experience from larger, complex organizations is an advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and an understanding of what creates a modern digital workplace.
- Ability to communicate clearly, generate engagement, and build strong teams.
As a person, it is essential that you:
- Take responsibility and demonstrate integrity.
- Have good self-awareness and confidence in your leadership.
- Are flexible, resilient, and structured.
- Inspire others and create a common direction.
- Communicate persuasively and build trustworthy relationships.
- Have the ability to lead through others and build confidence.
- Are present and relationship-oriented – part of the team but with the courage to take a stand.
What Happens Next?
We are conducting ongoing selections, and the position may be filled before the application deadline on 2025-11-28.
If you have questions about the position, please contact Markus Öhman, Recruiter, at 076-695 62 04 or
[email protected]. Union representative Karin Larsson, Unionen, at 0243 - 43 41 02.
ICA aims to reflect our customers and society, and we strive to employ people from diverse backgrounds, skill sets, knowledge, and experiences. If the role requires it, you will need to undergo tests, background checks, and drug testing before employment.
Do you want to be part of a team where you can influence improvements and changes, big and small? You get that opportunity when you work in our warehouse unit in Borlänge, which is one of ICA's five warehouses and supplies approximately 70% of the country's surface with goods, from Askersund to the national border. Together, we strive to always deliver at the highest level and provide our stores with world-class service. By ensuring that the right store receives the right products at the right time, we help make everyday life a little easier for many people. And we do this every day.