Are you ready to lead a major production organisation and play a key role in shaping the future of one of Sweden's leading manufacturing businesses? At DOVISTA, you'll have the opportunity to drive operational excellence, develop leaders and make a lasting impact in an international industrial environment.
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Your Opportunity
We are looking for a strong people and operations manager to take responsibility for our Material & Delivery operations, a critical part of our window manufacturing business. Leading approximately 200 employees through a team of six first-line managers and two process developers, you will play a key role in driving performance, strengthening the organisation and ensuring operational excellence across the organisation.
This role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for a large production area and make a significant impact on people, culture and operational performance. Whether you currently manage a production department, a manufacturing unit, or a sizeable operational team, you are motivated by driving results through others and developing strong leadership teams.
You will work closely with our Senior Director, Head of Operations Sweden, and be part of the production management team, contributing to both strategic direction and operational execution. This is a visible leadership position with significant responsibility and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on people, performance and culture. With around 600 colleagues at our Edsbyn site, you'll join a growing team in a company that's shaping the future.
Who You Are
You have a solid background in manufacturing or industrial operations and a track record of creating results through people, structure and continuous improvement. You are comfortable taking responsibility for a larger operation, setting clear expectations, and creating accountability at all levels of the organisation. Just as important, you know how to engage people, develop talent and build a culture where performance and collaboration go hand in hand.
We believe you have:
Why Edsbyn?
Choosing to live and work in Edsbyn means embracing balance. You'll find proximity to nature, space for family life, and a welcoming community - all while making a real impact in a globally connected business. For the right person, this role offers a rare combination of significant leadership responsibility, long-term career opportunities, and a high quality of life in one of Sweden's most scenic regions.
Application
This recruitment is managed in collaboration with Jefferson Wells. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Recruitment Consultant Marjo Carlson at +46 70 377 06 64 or [email protected].
Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your background, experience, and qualifications make you a strong fit for the role.
Please note that we do not accept applications via email. To be considered for this position, all applications must be submitted through our recruitment system.
Apply as soon as possible, but no later than 2026-10-17. Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.
About DOVISTA
DOVISTA is a leading European provider of vertical windows and exterior doors. With 13 distinctive brands and approximately 7,000 employees across 10 markets, the Group is locally strong and internationally connected, driven by a shared purpose to bring daylight and fresh air into people's everyday lives.
DOVISTA is built on a heritage rooted in Danish design, an entrepreneurial mindset and industry knowledge dating back to 1941. The company is part of the VKR Group and is wholly owned by VKR Holding A/S, a family- and foundation-owned company that includes a grant-giving Employee Foundation. Together, the VKR Group employs approximately 17,600 people in 38 countries.
About DOVISTA Sweden
DOVISTA Sweden brings together well-known brands such as Svenska Fönster, Mockfjärds Fönster, and VELFAC with local experts within a strong international group.
With approximately 700 employees, we are one of Sweden's leading window manufacturers. Together, we develop sustainable, high-quality solutions with a focus on our customers and the future.
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