Maintenance Manager at Ahlstrom in Billingsfors

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Do you want to take full responsibility for maintenance work in a technically advanced industry – and be part of driving the next step in development? At Ahlstrom, you'll become a key person in an operation with a high investment pace and a clear future agenda. Now they're taking the next step in their maintenance work – and this is where you come in. This is a role for someone who wants to combine operational leadership, structure, and development drive in an environment where your work makes a difference – every day. About the role The position of Maintenance Manager is a newly created role with a clear mandate: to drive, strengthen, and further develop maintenance work in the operation. You have overall responsibility for maintenance – in terms of personnel, budget, and results – and work closely with production in daily operations. Your assignment includes: Lead and develop maintenance work with a focus on structure, follow-up, and results Drive continuous improvement and preventive work to the next level Ensure clear goals, working methods, and follow-up Be an active part of production and collaborate closely with production managers Lead through your managers and support them in their leadership You will have six direct reports and approximately 40 employees in total within the area. You're part of the management team and report to the Operation Manager. The focus of the role is operational with significant emphasis on presence at the Billingsfors facility. Why choose Ahlstrom At Ahlstrom, you'll meet a workplace where people thrive and stay long-term. There's a family atmosphere, high competence, and genuine commitment – both for each other and for the business. We offer: A stable and profitable employer with strong financial health A flat organization with short decision-making paths An inclusive work climate where collaboration and team spirit are central A technically complex operation in constant development – with high investment pace and clear confidence in the future Becoming part of a team with experienced managers and employees A central role where you get to influence, develop, and create results With us, you don't just get a rewarding job – but also the opportunity to shape a lifestyle. In Dalsland, a technically advanced industrial environment combines with proximity to nature, calm, and quality of life. There's room here – both in daily life and on the housing market. For many, it becomes not just a career choice, but a life choice. There's also the opportunity to commute weekly and stay overnight at the company's manor house, which is adjacent to the factory in the nature-rich Billingsfors. Your profile We're looking for a confident and experienced leader with good understanding of maintenance in an industrial environment. We believe you have: Experience from process industry or qualified manufacturing industry Previous management role with responsibility for personnel, budget, and results Good technical understanding and insight into maintenance work Experience working systematically with improvements and follow-up Experience with management team work (meriting) Knowledge in, for example, Lean, 5S, or similar working methods (meriting) Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written As a person, you are clear and confident in your leadership, while also being driven, structured, and results-oriented. You are present and engaged in the operation, and you feel comfortable taking space and actively contributing in the management team. About Ahlstrom Ahlstrom is a world leader in fiber-based specialty materials and aims to purify and protect – with every fiber – for a sustainable world. The global operation consists of five divisions: Filtration, Food & Consumer Packaging, Healthcare, Building Materials, and Technical Materials. The group has annual sales of approximately 3.3 billion euros and around 7,000 employees worldwide. At the mill in Billingsfors, paper pulp is produced and further processed into thin paper and Spantex, which are delivered globally. Here we work based on our values: responsibility, constant development, one team, and care. Does this sound interesting? Warm welcome to submit your application via the following link: https://rekryteringshuset.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:947696/ The application deadline has been extended over the summer. Selection and interviews begin after the final application date.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Billingsfors

Address

Strandvägen 7

GPS

58.989353813637, 12.261721994124copyopen in

Phone

072-2406918

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8

Published

17. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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