About this role
Now SouthCoat in Helsingborg is seeking a Driving Production Manager for shift-based production in paint manufacturing.
Are you interested in leading shift work in a technically skilled and entrepreneurial industrial environment? Do you want to be the one who gets several experienced production teams to pull in the same direction? At SouthCoat, as a production manager, you will have a key role in creating consensus, structure, and forward momentum in a shift-based environment with significant technical expertise. The company is growing, and you are stepping into a crucial stage where your ability to lead and bring people together will be absolutely central. Are you driven by creating structure, clarity, and good collaboration, and want to make a lasting impact? Then the role of Production Manager at SouthCoat in Helsingborg might be for you.
Your Employment Offer
• At SouthCoat, you'll have the chance to grow with a company at the forefront of the paint industry.
• You'll become an important part of a team where safety, transparency, and collaboration are central.
• The role is suitable for those who want opportunities to influence, take significant responsibility, and potentially develop towards production management.
• SouthCoat has a long industrial production history and a strong forward-looking approach, with 24/7 production.
Your Tasks
As Production Manager, you will work operationally in our production facility manufacturing industrial paint. Your main responsibilities are to:
• Operationally lead shift work in paint manufacturing, working across three shifts covering day, evening, and night.
• Work closely with team leaders and production planners to ensure efficient workflows.
• Contribute to improved collaboration between shifts and departments.
• Follow up and ensure compliance with routines and workplace safety regulations.
• Participate in safety rounds and drive improvement work.
Important Information
The position is full-time and includes rotating shifts according to a two-week schedule (two weeks day shift and two weeks evening shift). Working hours are approximately 7 AM-4 PM for day shifts and 1 PM-10 PM for evening shifts, with flexible time options. You will report to the production manager and have supervisory responsibility for production personnel. Our factory is located in Helsingborg and has approximately 35 people in shift production.
Our Expectations
• We are seeking a confident and clear leader who can build trust, create structure, and communicate shared goals.
• You have experience in industrial production, preferably in process industries.
• You understand the importance of functional workflows, internal logistics, and good collaboration between shifts.
• You are proactive and motivated by identifying and driving improvement areas to create better collaboration and efficiency.
To succeed in the role, a coaching approach, ability to create constructive dialogues, and strong communication skills are required. You are confident and can get different individuals and shifts to collaborate towards common results. Technical interest is meritorious, but your primary drive is working with people and developing a sustainable, efficient, and positive production culture.
Interested?
Recruitment is conducted in collaboration with TNG Tech - specialists in data-driven and unbiased technology and engineering recruitment, as well as staffing and interim solutions. We look forward to receiving your application with CV or LinkedIn profile, without a cover letter, through our simple application form. Note that we cannot accept applications via email, but you are always welcome to email the recruiter with questions. After submitting your application, we will anonymize your personal data and invite you to an interview with our AI avatar Tengai, before making an initial assessment. Of course, you will receive more information about each step when the time comes, and as soon as you submit your application, you can track it in real-time on our website. Please note that we make selections on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Warm welcome!