Candidate Profile
We are looking for a proven manufacturing leader with strong business acumen and a track record of delivering results in demanding industrial environments.
Qualifications and Experience
- University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Management, or a related discipline.
- Significant leadership experience within manufacturing or process industries.
- Proven experience with full P&L responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading organizational change and business transformation.
- Understanding of complex manufacturing environments where quality, traceability, and regulatory compliance are critical.
- Experience working within an international group structure.
- Aerospace, casting, metallurgical, or highly regulated industrial experience is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Leadership Profile
You are a visible and engaging leader who creates trust and alignment across the organization.
You combine strategic thinking with operational discipline and are known for your ability to:
- Inspire and develop people.
- Drive performance through collaboration and accountability.
- Make informed decisions in complex environments.
- Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Lead change while preserving a strong safety and quality culture.
- Execute strategy and deliver tangible business results.
What We Offer
This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected aerospace manufacturing business with a critical role in the global aerospace supply chain and GKN Aerospace strategy going forward. You will have the autonomy to shape the future of the company while benefiting from the resources, expertise, and international network of a larger industrial group.
As Managing Director, you will play a key role in driving growth, strengthening competitiveness, and ensuring the long-term success of a business that contributes to some of the world's most advanced aerospace applications.
Location and travel expectations: This position is based in Hallstahammar, Sweden, therefore the applicant should be able to obtain the right to live and work in Sweden. Travel to other locations, nationally and internationally, is included in the role if necessary.
The position requires that you undergo and become approved according to the current regulations for security protection. For positions where GKN's customers have requirements for security classification, this may, in some cases, involve specific citizenship requirements.
As part of our recruitment strategy at GKN, we have predetermined our recruitment and marketing channels. Therefore, we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies, media sales, or similar entities.
For further information regarding the position, please contact:
Sebastien Aknouche, SVP Material Solutions, GKN Aerospace Sweden AB, +46 520 94 000 (vxl)
Maria Johansson, Head of HR Material Solutions, GKN Aerospace Sweden AB, +46 520 94 000 (vxl)
