Manager for Production Support

We believe that progress and opportunities are created best together. Welcome to a place where collaboration makes a difference. We are seeking a Section Manager for the new Production Support section within Special Mission and Regional Aircraft (SMRA). Your primary challenge will be to shape and develop the section together with your colleagues, both in terms of operations, skills development, and future sustainability. SMRA is in an expansive phase, where you will actively contribute to the continued growth of the business. In the leadership team you will join, there are currently experienced managers and support functions to work with. Your Role You will lead and manage a newly formed section, Production Support, within the Production Management area. You will be the manager of an engaged team working to ensure optimized planning and execution of material coordination activities, item data management in the business system, and project management related to ongoing project and production activities. The group works with platform projects, primarily with the GlobalEye product, as well as after-market support for civil and military aircraft produced or modified by Saab. Your main responsibilities will include: * Personnel responsibility for the section, including coaching, feedback, goal setting, and individual and collective development * Responsibility for budget and results within the section * Planning and distribution of resources and recruitment within the section * Supporting the section with daily production issues, performance and calculation work, and communication and information sharing * Development and improvement of work routines and tools within the section Your Profile We believe you are a driven, reliable, and responsible leader who is open to new ideas and has the ability to contribute to a good structure. You communicate clearly, can engage and motivate others, and enjoy working with continuous improvements. In your leadership, open dialogues are important and collaboration is encouraged. We hope you will contribute ideas that strengthen both the team and the long-term development of the business, and that you can contribute to an environment where trust and innovation have space. To succeed in the role, you have: * Experience coordinating material flows in a production organization * Previous leadership experience with a willingness to support, coach, and develop others * Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing Meriting Skills: * Background in Saab platforms Saab 340/Saab 2000, its derivatives, and the Global Eye modification is meritorious * Experience with IFS Business System The position requires that you undergo and are approved according to applicable security protection regulations. For positions where Saab has security classification requirements, this may, where applicable, involve citizenship requirements. What You Will Be Part Of Discover endless possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart innovations, and upgrade your abilities. This is a place for clever thinkers, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing their unique perspective. Every contribution counts. Saab is a leading defense and security company with a mission to help nations protect their populations and contribute to the safety of people and societies. With 26,100 talented employees, Saab develops technology and solutions for a safer and more sustainable world. Saab develops, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems in aviation technology, weapons, command and control systems, sensors, and underwater systems. Saab has its headquarters in Sweden but is a global operation where Saab is part of many nations' defense capabilities. The Production Support section consists of a team of 15 employees within the Production Management area, the Special Mission and Regional Aircraft department, which belongs to the Aviation Services Business Unit, Aeronautics. The Production Management area is responsible for maintaining the production permits that Saab has received from civil and military aviation authorities. The area also prepares maintenance and production documentation, performs internal production, and is responsible for SMRA's inventory management. You can submit your application in Swedish or English. Please note that this is an ongoing recruitment process and the position may be filled before the application period has ended.