Section/Production Manager

Are You Ready to Lead a World\-Class Chocolate Production?

Marabou is one of Sweden's most beloved chocolate brands and part of Mondelēz International — a global snacking leader with iconic brands such as Oreo, Toblerone, and Milka.

We are now looking for a Section/Production Manager to lead one of our two production sections at our Marabou site in Upplands Väsby, Sweden. This is a senior, complex leadership role where safety, quality, and efficiency are top of mind — every single day. A role to drive change and efficiency together as a team.

You will report directly to the Plant Director and be responsible for driving operational excellence across your section. Several managers and different functions report to this role, making this a role with significant breadth and impact. The direct reports is a team of less than ten managers and the total section is between 60\-80 employees.

How You Will Contribute

You will:

Lead a high\-performing production section — take full ownership of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Morale (SQCDSM) targets for your area, ensuring alignment with site and business objectives.

Drive operational excellence— embed a zero\-loss mindset and continuous improvement culture across your teams. Analyze performance data and KPIs to drive profitability.

Build and develop your team — foster a growth mindset and build capability at all levels to create self\-sufficient, empowered teams.

Manage shift\-based production operations — ensure stable, reliable operations across shifts, with clear governance, escalation routines, and performance management in place.

Own budget and resource planning — take accountability for your section's budget, driving cost\-effectiveness while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ensure compliance and standards — uphold all manufacturing standards including food safety, GMP, health \& safety, environmental requirements, and internal policies. Ensure these are understood, implemented, and regularly reviewed.

Collaborate cross\-functionally — partner with maintenance, supply chain, quality, HR, and other functions to deliver on shared goals.

Drive transformation and change — support the implementation of modern manufacturing practices, digital tools, and organizational development to future\-proof the operation together with the organization.

What You Will Bring

Required

MSc in Engineering, Food Science or other relevant education e.g. within finance

Minimum 5 years of production line experience in a manufacturing and/or production planning environment

Proven leadership experience, preferably leading other managers/leaders, excellent communication skills and productive collaborations

Growth mindset — a genuine drive to develop yourself, your team, and the operation

Budget management experience — comfortable owning P\&L or cost targets for a production area

Fluent in English and Swedish (spoken and written)

Preferred

Experience in the food/FMCG/CPG industry

Experience working with unions and employee relations

Familiarity with shift\-based production environments (24/7 or similar)

Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and Six Sigma

Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills

Project management experience

Experience driving cultural and organizational change

What We Offer

A senior leadership role at one of Sweden's most iconic production sites

Direct reporting line to the Plant Director

The opportunity to shape and develop a significant part of the Marabou production operation

A complex, rewarding role where no two days are the same

Health \& Benefits

 Friskvårdsbidrag (Wellness allowance), on\-site gym, health check\-ups at age intervals, and subsidized on\-site massage and chiropractor.

Food \& Shopping:  Subsidized lunch in our canteen and favorable discounts in our staff shop.

Easy Everyday Life:  Fenced parking for all on\-site employees and comprehensive employee support for health, work, and private life.

Security:  Collective agreement, contractual insurance, occupational health care, and extra compensation for parental leave.

Community:  art association and social activities.

More about this role

What you need to know about this position: Location: Marabou Production Site, Upplands Väsby, Sweden

Work schedule: 100%

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