Sr Manager OPEN+ Deployment
Swedish Match Sales Sweden Aktiebolag · Göteborg · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-08
Swedish Match Sales Sweden Aktiebolag is hiring a **Sr Manager OPEN+ Deployment** to direct the rollout and maturity of the company’s Integrated Operating System (OPEN+) across multiple affiliates and markets. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, lean practices, and operational excellence aligned with PMI standards to support business transformation. Core responsibilities include defining the cluster deployment strategy, developing improvement roadmaps with regional and global stakeholders, standardizing best practices, and coaching leaders and change agents to build long-term organizational capability and talent pipelines. Candidates must hold a **university degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Business, or a related field**. The position requires at least seven years of operational experience in areas such as manufacturing, supply chain, or quality, alongside at least five years of **leadership experience including managing other managers**. Demonstrable expertise in lean management, leading large-scale organizational transformations, advanced Microsoft Office skills, performance metrics, and fluent written and spoken English are essential. Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Change Management, as well as familiarity with OPEN+, TPM, and EHS standards, are considered advantageous.
We’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’ve transformed our business and are building our future on one clear purpose: to deliver a smoke-free future.
With huge change comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.
As our Sr Manager OPEN+ Deployment you will lead the deployment and evolution of our Integrated Operating System (OPEN+) across multiple affiliates and markets, helping build a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, agility, and operational excellence. You will partner with senior leaders to transform the way we work, ensuring sustainable performance improvements that accelerate our smoke-free transformation.
Impact You'll Own
- Lead the deployment and maturity of OPEN+ across the cluster, building a sustainable operating system aligned with PMI standards.
- Drive improvements in productivity, agility, engagement, and business performance through continuous improvement and lean practices.
- Develop OPEN+ leaders, trainers, and change agents to strengthen organizational capability and transformation readiness.
- Promote governance, standardization, and best-practice sharing to support a culture of operational excellence and innovation.
What You'll Do
- Define and deploy the OPEN+ strategy across affiliates and markets.
- Ensure alignment with global OPEN+ governance, standards, and methodologies.
- Develop and execute improvement roadmaps with regional and global stakeholders.
- Build organizational capability through coaching, training, and leadership development.
- Establish talent pipelines and career paths for continuous improvement professionals.
- Drive the adoption of best practices and embed them into local ways of working.
- Engage senior leaders and key stakeholders to accelerate transformation and cultural change.
Skills & Capabilities
Must-Haves
- University degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Business, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, Supply Chain, or similar operational functions.
- 5+ years of leadership experience, including leading managers.
- Strong expertise in Lean Management, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence.
- Experience leading large-scale transformation and change initiatives.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, and supply chain processes.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, coaching, and facilitation skills.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience using performance metrics and KPIs.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with OPEN+, TPM, Lean, or other enterprise-wide improvement frameworks.
- Knowledge of EHS standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems.
- Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Change Management certifications.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and provide reasonable accommodations to ensure an accessible recruitment process. If you need support or adjustments during your application, let us know—we’re here to help you succeed.