Maintenance Manager KBR – Outokumpu Avesta
Be part of shaping the future of stainless steel
Outokumpu is a global leader in sustainable stainless steel – and our employees are the key to our success. We are now looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our team in Avesta, who will take overall responsibility for the maintenance operations within KBR (annealing, pickling, acid recovery, cold rolling, and finishing).
In this central leadership role, you will drive efforts to ensure the plant's functionality – availability, efficiency, and safety in production. You will lead and develop an engaged team and actively contribute to creating a culture of continuous improvement.
Your main responsibilities
As Maintenance Manager, you will:
• Plan, lead, and follow up on all maintenance work within your area of responsibility to optimize production results.
• Collaborate with functions such as production, logistics, technology, and quality to coordinate maintenance with business objectives.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance and production stoppages to minimize disruptions and maximize availability.
• Be responsible for a team of approximately 30 employees, consisting of both unionized and salaried staff.
• Lead and develop multi-shift teams, set clear goals, and foster engagement, accountability, and team spirit.
• Be an integral part of the KBR management team.
• Plan, initiate, and follow up on investment and improvement projects.
• Ensure that work is conducted in accordance with Outokumpu's code of conduct, legislation, policies, and management systems.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new working methods, routines, and improvement initiatives within the maintenance area.
Who are you?
We are looking for a clear and inspiring leader with technical expertise, business acumen, and a strong desire to drive improvements. You hold a degree in mechanical or industrial engineering and have documented leadership experience from the manufacturing or process industry. Experience in heavy industry is advantageous. You have a good understanding of modern principles of Operations Management, such as Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma, as well as experience working in multicultural environments. Leadership training is a plus.
As a person, you are structured, results-oriented, and solution-focused. You are proactive and innovative, with the ability to think both strategically and long-term. You thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously without losing sight of the bigger picture. You are a communicative and present leader who inspires and engages your employees. At the same time, you are unpretentious, flexible, and quality-conscious, contributing to a positive team spirit and demonstrating a genuine commitment to people.
Since you will be working in an environment with both Swedish and international contacts, you need to express yourself very well in Swedish, both verbally and in writing, and have good knowledge of English to communicate smoothly in a global organization.
Why Outokumpu?
Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel and plays an important role in the green transition. With over 100 years of experience, we are today one of the world's most sustainable producers of stainless steel – a material that is 100% recyclable.
In Avesta, we have one of our largest production units where advanced technology meets a long tradition and knowledge. With us, you will be part of an international company that invests in both people and processes to create the industry of the future.
We offer:
• A dynamic work environment in an international corporation
• Great opportunities for skill development and career paths within the company
• A secure employment with a collective agreement and attractive benefits
• A workplace characterized by safety, sustainability, and innovation
• The opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future through your work
Application & contact
Please send your application by January 6, 2026, via our career page.
Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.
Contact:
• Claes Sörebo, Recruiting Manager –
[email protected]
• Josefine Frisendahl, Talent Acquisition Partner –
[email protected]
Union contacts:
• Unionen: Patrik Sundell, 070–088 10 11
• Ledarna: Patrik Norberg, 070–088 12 06
• Sveriges Ingenjörer: Gunnar Lindstrand, 070–088 19 57
At Outokumpu, we promote diversity, equality, and inclusion. All employees should feel welcome and treated equally.
In this role, we offer a salary between 51,000 – 65,000 SEK/month, based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and geographical location.
Please contact the responsible Talent Acquisition Partner for more information.