Production Manager for Sjölunda ARV at VA SYD

Do you want to work as a leader in a modern and goal-oriented production organization with a clear focus on development? Do you believe that water and environmental issues are an important part of everyday life and are driven to develop both technology and people? Would you also like to contribute to the development of a more sustainable society? Then you could be our new Production Manager! Your upcoming role VA SYD is in an expansive phase with the renewal and modernization of our facilities. We plan to build the wastewater treatment system MAXIMA – currently the region's largest infrastructure investment. The program includes a new regional wastewater treatment plant in Sjölunda with outlet pipelines in Öresund, a large pumping station, sewage tunnels under Malmö and from Lund, as well as transfer pipelines to connect several municipalities. The role of Production Manager for the Sjölunda wastewater treatment plant is newly established to consolidate efforts around the facility and prepare Sjölunda for MAXIMA. Here you will have a key role with the opportunity to influence how future wastewater treatment should be designed and commissioned in close collaboration with the program. The production unit for Wastewater Treatment in Sjölunda is responsible for the operation and development of the plant and is part of the Production Department. As Production Manager, you have overall plant responsibility and lead the operations towards one of VA SYD's main goals – to deliver clean wastewater to Öresund. You will work to ensure long-term sustainability in a changing operation and maintain quality in daily operations. The role also involves providing support and direction to employees and building team spirit with a positive, development-oriented culture. As Production Manager, your responsibilities include: - Ensuring operational efficiency and developing the facilities with a focus on function, purification level, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. - Personnel responsibility for the Operations Manager and leading staff by supporting, developing, and creating a modern, learning operational organization. - Responsibility for the work environment and driving the strategic work environment agenda with safety as the highest priority. - Actively contributing to the management team of the Production Department and collaborating with the MAXIMA program. - In cooperation with other units and departments, identifying and addressing investment and development needs for the facility. - Conducting market surveillance and collaborating with other organizations to discover new opportunities for improvement and innovation. The Production Department consists of 140 employees who collectively are responsible for facility operations and the expansion, renewal, and improvement of our treatment plants. Production is responsible for operations, laboratory activities, maintenance, reception, processes, and development. We offer You will join a workplace with a strong sense of community and pride in our socially vital mission, where you are given significant responsibility and the opportunity to influence both your work and your professional development. We care for our employees and invest in participation and development, as well as maintaining a balance between work and leisure, offering benefits such as wellness time, wellness grants, and the option to convert vacation days. We actively work to ensure that VA SYD is perceived as a very good workplace by our employees. Who are you? We are looking for someone who wishes to lead in accordance with VA SYD's environmental identity and our core values of quality, commitment, and responsiveness in an organization that is continually evolving. We seek someone who is driven to achieve results through others, enjoys coaching their team, and encourages ideas and innovation. We believe you have a strong commitment to developing the facilities together with your employees. We place great importance on your ability to create networks, cooperate, and communicate openly and positively to develop the organization. Your experience We are seeking someone with: - Several years of experience in a leadership position and experience leading employees, preferably with experience leading managers as well. - A relevant technical background from the process industry, preferably within water and wastewater. - A higher education degree, for example, in civil engineering, road and water construction, chemical engineering, biotechnology, mechanical engineering, or environmental science. - Experience with change management and/or development work. Do you want to help drive environmentally smart solutions in community development? We welcome your application! Who is VA SYD? VA SYD is one of Sweden's largest water and waste organizations, making significant investments in sustainable wastewater treatment and promoting environmentally smart solutions in community building. Our operations run around the clock and serve over half a million customers, generating an annual turnover of one and a half billion. We purify, assure the quality of, and deliver drinking water while managing what is flushed down our drains to protect oceans and waterways. We handle heavy rainfall by creating innovative solutions for water management and collect waste for recycling and reuse. We motivate and inspire our customers to make smart environmental choices. Additional information At VA SYD, we work with a competency-based recruitment process. This means that all applicants are assessed against the same criteria and prioritized competencies. Our interviews focus on the competencies that are important for the role, including professional experience, knowledge, and behaviors. This allows us to match the right candidate for the role and make an effective and fair selection