Production Manager to Malmö
BODYCOTE VÄRMEBEHANDLING AB · Malmö · Tills vidare
Bodycote Värmebehandling AB is hiring a **Production Manager** for a full-time, permanent position based in Malmö. Working primarily **on site** with potential travel depending on business needs, the role oversees production planning to maximize furnace utilization and collaborates daily on delivery coordination to fulfill customer agreements. Core responsibilities include allocating tasks and managing daily performance across the workshop team, reporting operational results, actively participating in local management team meetings, supporting environmental, health, and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives through Lean and 5S methods. Applicants must have professional experience in production, manufacturing, or industrial operations alongside proven leadership experience in a workshop or similar environment. The position requires strong organizational skills, experience with external customer contact, **fluent Swedish**, and intermediate English. Practical experience within heat treatment is considered an advantage.
About Bodycote
At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability shapes everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Sustainability is central to our future. We’re on an ambitious journey to reduce our environmental impact through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing innovation, with our teams around the world playing a key role in making that happen.
The Role
As Production Manager, you will be responsible for production planning to ensure maximum furnace utilization. You will work closely with delivery coordination on a daily basis to ensure production aligns with customer agreements.
You will lead and allocate work within the workshop, ensuring that all team members clearly understand daily expectations and that performance is regularly followed up. You will communicate production status and achieved results across the organization and actively participate in local management team meetings.
In addition, you will contribute to Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) activities in line with company procedures.
You will drive continuous improvement initiatives based on Lean principles, including 5S.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Experience in production, manufacturing, or industrial operations
- Proven leadership experience in a workshop or similar environment
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively across Teams
- Experience with customer contacts and other external parties
- Proactive, structured, and results-oriented approach
- Fluent Swedish and intermediate English
- Experience within heat treatment is preferred.
What’s In It for You
- Career progression opportunities within a global business
- Exposure to operational development and continuous improvement initiatives
- A supportive, inclusive culture where your growth and development matter
- The opportunity to play a key role in daily operations and team performance
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Location & Work Pattern
This role is a full time, permanent position based in Malmö,with onsite expectations.Some travel may be required depending on business needs.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to join Bodycote and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with us.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and ethnic origin. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.