Operations Excellence – Axel Christiernsson AB

Description:

Operations Excellence – Axel Christiernsson AB Do you want to be part of developing a modern and efficient production facility in an international company with a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement? Axel Christiernsson is now seeking an engaged and driven professional in Operations Excellence who wants to contribute to developing our production system and strengthening our improvement culture in Nol. About the Role In this role, you will drive and further develop the company's production system based on Lean principles and continuous improvement work. The goal is to create a culture where efficiency, quality, and safety permeate the entire organization. The role involves no formal personnel responsibility, but requires a strong ability to collaborate, coach, and influence the organization through improvement initiatives and structured change work. You will also contribute to creating smart and efficient layouts that support both Lean efforts and future capacity needs. Key Responsibilities You are responsible for implementing and developing Axel Production System locally with a focus on Lean, 5S, TPM, and standardized work methods. You actively work to identify and eliminate waste in processes to increase productivity and reduce costs. You lead improvement projects and coach employees in Lean methodology while ensuring that relevant key performance indicators are monitored and developed. The role involves close collaboration with the plant manager and team leaders to achieve the company's strategic goals. Further, you will analyze and optimize production flows and layouts to improve facility efficiency. You will also participate in planning investments in machinery and equipment. Qualifications We are looking for someone with relevant education or equivalent experience and documented experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar improvement methods. You have experience driving change work without formal personnel responsibility and are comfortable working cross-functionally. You have good communication skills and thrive in a role where collaboration is central. Experience and Knowledge You have improvement experience in the manufacturing industry, and it is an advantage if you have worked with layout optimization and investments in production equipment. You have experience implementing production systems and leading change projects. Certification in Six Sigma at least at the Green Belt level is a requirement. Personal Qualities You are structured and analytical with a strong problem-solving ability. You have a natural ability to engage and motivate others and are driven by creating change and improvement. You have a proactive work approach and thrive in a role where you can influence and develop both processes and work methods. How You Make a Difference In this role, you contribute to increasing efficiency through completed improvement projects, improved key metrics such as OEE, and reduced waste. You ensure that standardized work methods are implemented in production and contribute to layout development and investments. You are also an important part of maintaining, developing, and supporting 5S efforts and ensuring that improvement initiatives are carried out in line with the company's goals. Work Environment and Safety You ensure that improvement initiatives follow the company's workplace policy and actively contribute to a safe workplace through risk assessments when changes are made to processes. You support the implementation of ergonomic and safe work methods in production. Location Nol Application We welcome your application. We conduct ongoing selection, and the position may be filled before the final application deadline.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Nol

Address

Strandvägen 10

GPS

57.9176063, 12.0618518copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Views

5

Published

17. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

Specifications