Senior Manager, Strategy & Operational Excellence
Swedish Match
- Stockholm Göteborg
- Permanent
- Heltid
In this position you will play a pivotal role in leading the development and execution of strategic initiatives and the operations masterplan. You'll contribute to succefull integration between Phillip Morris International and Swedish Match, as you set-up governance forums and establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure alignment with overall business objectives and provide regular updates to Senior Management.Are we a good match?This role requires strong leadership skills, collaboration and strategic thinking to achieve our ambitious objectives, as you will drive and monitor the obejctive setting and KPIs for Operations. Therefore you also thrive when collaborating in cross-functional teams, while defining the global industrial strategy for the oral smoke-free category.Your main tasks and responsibilites include:
- Lead the deployment of oral smoke-free operations strategy through effective program management and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Partner with operations departments to implement strategic programs aimed at cost savings, productivity increases and Supply Chain resilience within the oral smoke-free category.
- Oversee the development of manufacturing centers' capabilities and capacities to support long-term growth objectives.
- Serve as the operations PMO for ressource allocation, prioritization, and project portfolio management.
- Collaborate with finance and other key stakeholders for operations CAPEX budget preparation, management and monitoring.
- Establish a productivity governance forum within Swedish Match and align with PMI's productivity management program.
- Master degree in business administration, engineering or similar. MBA preferred.
- Proven experience within strategic development within manufacturing in a global company.
- Strong project management skills and experience in leading cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as SDDS/PDCA is desirable.
- Experience in the tobacco industry or FMCG sector is a plus.