Are You Ready to Lead a World-Class Chocolate Production?
Marabou is one of Sweden's most beloved chocolate brands and part of Mondelēz International — a global snacking leader with iconic brands such as Oreo, Toblerone, and Milka.
We are now looking for a Section/Production Manager to lead one of our two production sections at our Marabou site in Upplands Väsby, Sweden. This is a senior, complex leadership role where safety, quality, and efficiency are top of mind — every single day. A role to drive change and efficiency together as a team.
You will report directly to the Plant Director and be responsible for driving operational excellence across your section. Several managers and different functions report to this role, making this a role with significant breadth and impact. The direct reports is a team of less than ten managers and the total section is between 60-80 employees.
How You Will Contribute
You will:
- Lead a high-performing production section — take full ownership of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Morale (SQCDSM) targets for your area, ensuring alignment with site and business objectives.
- Drive operational excellence— embed a zero-loss mindset and continuous improvement culture across your teams. Analyze performance data and KPIs to drive profitability.
- Build and develop your team — foster a growth mindset and build capability at all levels to create self-sufficient, empowered teams.
- Manage shift-based production operations — ensure stable, reliable operations across shifts, with clear governance, escalation routines, and performance management in place.
- Own budget and resource planning — take accountability for your section's budget, driving cost-effectiveness while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Ensure compliance and standards — uphold all manufacturing standards including food safety, GMP, health & safety, environmental requirements, and internal policies. Ensure these are understood, implemented, and regularly reviewed.
- Collaborate cross-functionally — partner with maintenance, supply chain, quality, HR, and other functions to deliver on shared goals.
- Drive transformation and change — support the implementation of modern manufacturing practices, digital tools, and organizational development to future-proof the operation together with the organization.
What You Will Bring
Required
- MSc in Engineering, Food Science or other relevant education e.g. within finance
- Minimum 5 years of production line experience in a manufacturing and/or production planning environment
- Proven leadership experience, preferably leading other managers/leaders, excellent communication skills and productive collaborations
- Growth mindset — a genuine drive to develop yourself, your team, and the operation
- Budget management experience — comfortable owning P&L or cost targets for a production area
- Fluent in English and Swedish (spoken and written)
Preferred
- Experience in the food/FMCG/CPG industry
- Experience working with unions and employee relations
- Familiarity with shift-based production environments (24/7 or similar)
- Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and Six Sigma
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Project management experience
- Experience driving cultural and organizational change
What We Offer
- A senior leadership role at one of Sweden's most iconic production sites
- Direct reporting line to the Plant Director
- The opportunity to shape and develop a significant part of the Marabou production operation
- A complex, rewarding role where no two days are the same
- Health & Benefits: Friskvårdsbidrag (Wellness allowance), on-site gym, health check-ups at age intervals, and subsidized on-site massage and chiropractor.
- Food & Shopping: Subsidized lunch in our canteen and favorable discounts in our staff shop.
- Easy Everyday Life: Fenced parking for all on-site employees and comprehensive employee support for health, work, and private life.
- Security: Collective agreement, contractual insurance, occupational health care, and extra compensation for parental leave.
- Community: art association and social activities.
More about this role
What you need to know about this position: Location: Marabou Production Site, Upplands Väsby, Sweden
Work schedule: 100%
No Relocation support available
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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