{"data":{"id":157449,"slug":"head-of-operations-iam-oem-divisionen","type":"job","title":"Head of Operations, IAM & OEM Divisions","description":"Do you want to work as Head of Operations in an international group with growth and a strong future focus? Then this might be the right position for you!\n\nAbout Us\nHydraSpecma is a market leader in application-customized hydraulic systems and components in the Nordic market. HydraSpecma is part of the publicly listed Schouw & Co in Denmark, has over 1,500 employees, and generates approximately 5 billion SEK in revenue. Operations are divided into three divisions: Global OEM, Renewables, and IAM & OEM.\nWe create value through technical consulting, fast deliveries, and the market's broadest product range. We also take significant corporate responsibility in climate, environment, working conditions, and governance.\nThe IAM & OEM Division generates approximately 1.5 billion SEK and has approximately 400 employees at 9 sites in Sweden, 8 in Finland, 3 in Norway, and 2 in Denmark.\nRead more on our website https:\/\/www.hydraspecma.com\n\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a Head of Operations for IAM & OEM. This is a new role and will be central in coordinating Operations between the companies and creating a common strategy for the division.\nThe role has a dual mandate: leading Operations strategically at the division level (30%) and having full operational responsibility as Head of Operations in the division's Swedish company, HydraSpecma Component (70%).\n\nThe role includes the following responsibilities:\nDivision Level \u2013 Strategic and Operational Development\n\nDevelop and own the division's long-term Operations strategy (3\u20135 years) and ensure implementation, monitoring, and alignment.\n\n\nDevelop the Nordic network of operations managers for strategy, planning, knowledge sharing, best practices, and coordination.\n\n\nDevelop optimal inventory strategy with gradual centralization and consolidation, and optimize transport flows in collaboration with Procurement.\n\n\nDevelop the division's technical capability structure based on customer needs, service levels, efficiency, and business development, and link to investments and sales.\n\n\nDrive harmonization, Lean, order-to-delivery, and continuous improvements, and spread best practices across sites.\n\n\nContribute to ERP harmonization and ensure that digital solutions support efficient inventory, transport, and operational processes.\n\n\nTake responsibility for the division's environmental and workplace health goals and drive continuous improvements in environment and sustainability.\n\n\nSupport prioritization and business cases for strategic investments.\n\n\n\nCompany Level \u2013 Full Operational Responsibility HydraSpecma Component\n\nOverall responsibility for daily and strategic operations of the company's five Operations sites.\n\n\nWorkplace health and personnel responsibility, including recruitment, payroll management, and development plans. Direct personnel responsibility for site and operations managers and quality manager.\n\n\nProfit and budget responsibility for Operations.\n\n\nDevelop and optimize processes, organization, and structures within distribution, picking & packing, hose and pipe manufacturing, and assembly.\n\n\nDefine and monitor KPIs for productivity, delivery reliability, cost efficiency, and quality.\n\n\nCoordinate with sales and procurement functions.\n\n\nEnsure compliance with environmental and workplace health legislation and internal guidelines.\n\n\nTake responsibility for continuous development of the quality management system according to current standards.\n\n\nThe position is primarily based in B\u00e5rhult just outside Gothenburg, with continuous presence in operations. You report to the CEO of HydraSpecma Component AB, who is also Executive Vice President of the IAM & OEM Division.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\nWe are looking for you with an academic degree as a Civilingenj\u00f6r (M.Sc.) in mechanical engineering, production engineering, logistics, or equivalent, preferably with a focus on Supply Chain\/Operations Management.\nYou have at least 12\u201315 years of experience in Operations within industrial operations, preferably with distribution and warehousing. You have documented experience driving strategic change initiatives, such as warehouse consolidation, network optimization, or Lean implementation, from strategy to execution.\nExperience with ERP harmonization, matrix organizations, or roles with influence without direct line responsibility is a merit. You have at least 5 years of management experience, including managing managers. Experience from Nordic or international operations is a merit.\n\nAs a person, you are:\n\nStrategic \u2013 you confidently switch between the big picture and details.\n\n\nExecution-focused \u2013 you translate strategy into concrete initiatives and drive them to completion.\n\n\nCommunicative and relationship-building \u2013 you create engagement even without formal line authority.\n\n\nAnalytical \u2013 you work data-driven with clear analysis and conclusions.\n\n\nBusiness-oriented \u2013 you understand how Operations impacts customer value and profitability.\n\n\nLean- and improvement-oriented \u2013 you are passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement.\n\n\nStructured and prioritization-strong \u2013 you manage multiple areas of responsibility with focus.\n\n\nDigitally oriented \u2013 you understand the interplay between ERP, WMS, and data-driven flows.\n\n\n\nWhat We Offer\nWe offer significant responsibility in an international, professional, and entrepreneurial group with growth and future focus. You will work with a complex business, broad customer base, and multiple channels, and drive development, efficiency, optimization, and improvement projects.\nAs Head of Operations, you will have considerable scope to influence, drive ideas, and make your mark on operations. You will be part of a down-to-earth culture with high engagement and positive spirit.\n\nResponsible Recruiter\nFor questions, please contact responsible recruiter Martina Nordberg at 073-624 77 24 or martina.nordberg@recruitpartner.se.\nWe welcome your application in the form of a CV and cover letter as soon as possible, as selection is ongoing, but no later than September 8, 2026.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Head of Operations, IAM & OEM Divisionen","description_original":"Vill du jobba som Head of Operations i en internationell koncern med tillv\u00e4xt och stort framtidsfokus? D\u00e5 kan detta vara r\u00e4tt tj\u00e4nst f\u00f6r dig!\n\nOm oss\nHydraSpecma \u00e4r branschledande inom applikationsanpassade hydrauliksystem och komponenter p\u00e5 den nordiska marknaden. HydraSpecma ing\u00e5r i b\u00f6rsnoterade Schouw & Co i Danmark, har \u00f6ver 1 500 medarbetare och oms\u00e4tter cirka 5 miljarder SEK. Verksamheten \u00e4r indelad i tre divisioner: Global OEM, Renewables och IAM & OEM.\nVi skapar v\u00e4rde genom teknisk r\u00e5dgivning, snabba leveranser och marknadens bredaste produktsortiment. Vi tar \u00e4ven ett stort f\u00f6retagsansvar inom klimat, milj\u00f6, arbetsvillkor och ledning.\nDivisionen IAM & OEM oms\u00e4tter cirka 1,5 BSEK och har cirka 400 medarbetare p\u00e5 9 siter i Sverige, 8 i Finland, 3 i Norge och 2 i Danmark.\nL\u00e4s mer p\u00e5 v\u00e5r hemsida https:\/\/www.hydraspecma.com\n\nOm rollen\nVi s\u00f6ker en Head of Operations f\u00f6r IAM & OEM. Rollen \u00e4r ny och blir central i att samordna Operations mellan bolagen och skapa en gemensam strategi f\u00f6r divisionen.\nRollen har ett dubbelt uppdrag: att leda Operations strategiskt p\u00e5 divisionsniv\u00e5 (30 %) samt ha fullt operativt ansvar som Head of Operations i divisionens svenska bolag, HydraSpecma Component (70 %).\n\nRollen innefattar f\u00f6ljande ansvar:\nDivisionsniv\u00e5 \u2013 Strategisk och operationell utveckling\n\nUtveckla och \u00e4ga divisionens l\u00e5ngsiktiga Operationsstrategi (3\u20135 \u00e5r) och s\u00e4kerst\u00e4lla genomf\u00f6rande, uppf\u00f6ljning och f\u00f6rankring.\n\n\nUtveckla det nordiska n\u00e4tverket av operationschefer f\u00f6r strategi, planering, erfarenhetsutbyte, best practice och samordning.\n\n\nUtveckla optimal lagerstrategi med successiv centralisering och konsolidering samt optimera transportfl\u00f6den i samarbete med Ink\u00f6p\/Procurement.\n\n\nUtveckla divisionens tekniska kapabilitetsstruktur utifr\u00e5n kundbehov, serviceniv\u00e5, effektivitet och aff\u00e4rsutveckling samt koppla till investeringar och f\u00f6rs\u00e4ljning.\n\n\nDriva harmonisering, Lean, order-to-delivery och st\u00e4ndiga f\u00f6rb\u00e4ttringar samt sprida best practice mellan siter.\n\n\nBidra till ERP-harmonisering och s\u00e4kerst\u00e4lla att digitala l\u00f6sningar st\u00f6djer effektiva lager-, transport- och operationsprocesser.\n\n\nAnsvara f\u00f6r divisionens milj\u00f6- och arbetsmilj\u00f6m\u00e5l samt driva kontinuerliga f\u00f6rb\u00e4ttringar inom milj\u00f6 och h\u00e5llbarhet.\n\n\nSt\u00f6dja prioritering och business case f\u00f6r strategiska investeringar.\n\n\n\nBolagsniv\u00e5 \u2013 Fullt operativt ansvar HydraSpecma Component\n\n\u00d6vergripande ansvar f\u00f6r daglig och strategisk verksamhet f\u00f6r bolagets fem Operations-siter.\n\n\nArbetsmilj\u00f6- och personalansvar, inklusive rekrytering, l\u00f6nehantering och utvecklingsplaner. Direkt personalansvar f\u00f6r site- och operationschefer samt kvalitetschef.\n\n\nResultat- och budgetansvar f\u00f6r Operations.\n\n\nUtveckla och optimera processer, organisation och strukturer inom distribution, plock & pack, slang- och r\u00f6rtillverkning samt montering.\n\n\nDefiniera och f\u00f6lja upp KPI f\u00f6r produktivitet, leveranss\u00e4kerhet, kostnadseffektivitet och kvalitet.\n\n\nSamordna med f\u00f6rs\u00e4ljnings- och ink\u00f6psfunktioner.\n\n\nS\u00e4kerst\u00e4lla efterlevnad av milj\u00f6- och arbetsmilj\u00f6lagstiftning samt interna riktlinjer.\n\n\nAnsvara f\u00f6r kontinuerlig utveckling av kvalitetsledningssystemet enligt g\u00e4llande standarder.\n\n\nTj\u00e4nsten \u00e4r huvudsakligen placerad i B\u00e5rhult strax utanf\u00f6r G\u00f6teborg, med kontinuerlig n\u00e4rvaro ute i verksamheterna. Du rapporterar till VD f\u00f6r HydraSpecma Component AB, som \u00e4ven \u00e4r Executive Vice President f\u00f6r IAM & OEM Division.\n\nVi s\u00f6ker\nVi s\u00f6ker dig med akademisk utbildning som civilingenj\u00f6r inom maskinteknik, produktionsteknik, logistik eller motsvarande, g\u00e4rna med inriktning mot Supply Chain\/Operations Management.\nDu har minst 12\u201315 \u00e5rs erfarenhet av Operations inom industriell verksamhet, g\u00e4rna med distribution och lager. Du har dokumenterad erfarenhet av att driva strategiska f\u00f6r\u00e4ndringsinitiativ, exempelvis lagerkonsolidering, n\u00e4tverksoptimering eller Lean-implementering, fr\u00e5n strategi till genomf\u00f6rande.\nErfarenhet av ERP-harmonisering, matrisorganisation eller roller med p\u00e5verkansmandat utan direkt linjeansvar \u00e4r meriterande. Du har minst 5 \u00e5rs chefserfarenhet, inklusive att ha varit chef \u00f6ver chefer. Erfarenhet fr\u00e5n nordisk eller internationell verksamhet \u00e4r meriterande.\n\nSom person \u00e4r du:\n\nStrategisk \u2013 v\u00e4xlar tryggt mellan helhet och detaljer.\n\n\nGenomf\u00f6randestark \u2013 oms\u00e4tter strategi till konkreta initiativ och driver dem i m\u00e5l.\n\n\nKommunikativ och relationsbyggande \u2013 skapar engagemang \u00e4ven utan formellt linjeansvar.\n\n\nAnalytisk \u2013 arbetar datadrivet med analys och tydliga slutsatser.\n\n\nAff\u00e4rsinriktad \u2013 f\u00f6rst\u00e5r hur Operations p\u00e5verkar kundv\u00e4rde och l\u00f6nsamhet.\n\n\nLEAN- och f\u00f6rb\u00e4ttringsorienterad \u2013 brinner f\u00f6r operativ excellens och st\u00e4ndiga f\u00f6rb\u00e4ttringar.\n\n\nStrukturerad och prioriteringsstark \u2013 hanterar flera ansvarsomr\u00e5den med fokus.\n\n\nDigitalt orienterad \u2013 f\u00f6rst\u00e5r samspelet mellan ERP, WMS och datadrivna fl\u00f6den.\n\n\n\nVi erbjuder\nVi erbjuder ett stort ansvar i en internationell, professionell och entrepren\u00f6riell koncern med tillv\u00e4xt och framtidsfokus. Du f\u00e5r arbeta med en komplex aff\u00e4r, bred kundbas och flera kanaler samt driva utveckling, effektivisering, optimering och f\u00f6rb\u00e4ttringsprojekt.\nSom Head of Operations f\u00e5r du stort utrymme att p\u00e5verka, driva id\u00e9er och s\u00e4tta din pr\u00e4gel p\u00e5 verksamheten. Du blir en del av en prestigel\u00f6s kultur med h\u00f6gt engagemang och positiv anda.\n\nAnsvarig rekryterare\nVid fr\u00e5gor \u00e4r du v\u00e4lkommen att kontakta ansvarig rekryterare Martina Nordberg p\u00e5 073-624 77 24 eller martina.nordberg@recruitpartner.se.\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan i form av CV och personligt brev snarast, d\u00e5 urval sker l\u00f6pande, dock senast 8 september 2026.","price":null,"currency":"SEK","status":"active","noindex":false,"location":{"address":"Lilla Bommen 6","full_address":null,"city":"G\u00f6teborg","country":"SE","latitude":57.712146199361,"longitude":11.968481826811},"metadata":{"region":"V\u00e4stra G\u00f6talands l\u00e4n","duration":"Tills vidare","employer":"Recruit Partner Nordic AB","postcode":"41104","positions":1,"profession":"Logistikchef","salary_type":"Fast m\u00e5nads- vecko- eller timl\u00f6n","employer_url":"https:\/\/www.engage2ace.se","scope_of_work":"100\u2013100 %","working_hours":"Heltid","employment_type":"Vanlig anst\u00e4llning","occupation_field":"Chefer och verksamhetsledare","employer_workplace":"Recruit Partner Nordic AB","experience_required":true},"user_id":null,"is_sponsored":false,"views_count":1,"ai_views_count":3,"ai_vendor_counts":{"openai":2,"anthropic":1},"visibility":"public","submission_source":null,"submission_ai_name":null,"has_owner_email":true,"can_contact_owner":true,"phone":"073-624 77 24","owner_email":"martina.nordberg@recruitpartner.se","images":[],"published_at":"2026-08-17T10:05:29+00:00","expires_at":"2026-09-08T23:59:59+00:00","created_at":"2026-08-18T03:44:14+00:00","updated_at":"2026-08-19T02:55:08+00:00"}}