Operational manager

Nordic Sugar AB

We are looking for a hands-on Automation Manager who enjoys being close to operations and turning plans into tangible results. This is a highly operational role where you play a key part in ensuring stable, efficient and well-functioning automation systems in a complex production environment. You will have a clear mandate to lead execution at local level, working close to the plant, the people and the systems. With centrally defined automation strategies, standards and architectures from Nordzucker’s Digitalisation & Technology Services (DTS) as your foundation, you ensure successful implementation, follow-up and delivery in daily operations and projects. As Automation Manager at Nordic Sugar, you lead the local Automation Department consisting of instrument technicians, automation technicians and automation engineers. Together, the team is responsible for maintaining high availability and operational reliability of automation and process control systems within production and packaging. The role offers a strong technical focus with high system involvement, where your contribution is visible every day. You will combine operational leadership with hands-on automation work, take responsibility for project execution and closure, and create real value through structure, presence and reliable delivery. This position is ideal for someone who wants an operational management role with clear responsibility, close collaboration with the organization, and the satisfaction of seeing solutions work in practice. The position is permanent employment and reports to the Maintenance & Planning Manager. Main responsibilities: · Implement and execute centrally defined automation strategies, standards and architectures from Nordzucker DTS at local plant level. · Act as a hands-on, operational manager with daily involvement in automation systems, troubleshooting and follow-up. · Work in a project-driven environment with strong focus on execution, delivery and project closure. · Lead and participate in automation projects from implementation to handover into operations. · Ensure a stable, reliable, and efficient automation environment within DCS, PLC, and HMI systems. · Coordinate and collaborate closely with technicians, operators, maintenance, production and external suppliers. · Ensure compliance with central standards, cybersecurity requirements and lifecycle management principles. · Personnel and work environment responsibility for the department, with focus on engagement, collaboration, and a healthy workplace. · Maintain close collaboration with other Nordzucker factories and with DTS. Your background: · University or master’s degree in automation, electrical engineering or equivalent technical field. · Several years of hands-on experience working with industrial automation systems in a production environment. · You may come from a Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer or Tech Lead role and be ready to take on your first formal people management position or already have experience in an operational leadership role. · Strong technical understanding of industrial systems, electrical engineering, automated production and instrumentation. · Experience from project-based work with focus on implementation, execution and delivery. · Ability to work in a structured, pragmatic and hands-on way, close to daily operations. · Knowledge of batch and continuous processes, and system architecture (IT/OT integration & control systems) · Vendor management experience, including contract handling, FAT and SAT. · Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language, spoken and written. Who Are You? You are a pragmatic and execution-oriented leader who enjoys being close to operations and turning plans into results. You thrive in a hands-on environment where daily work, ongoing issues and project delivery are part of your leadership role, and you take pride in creating stable and well-functioning operations. You bring structure and clarity through clear priorities and consistent follow-up, and you lead by example in your way of working. With a collaborative and present leadership style, you build trust across the organization and communicate decisions and improvement ideas in a clear and engaging way. You are proactive and responsible, with the ability to balance a strong delivery focus with a holistic perspective. You act in the best interests of the organization, drive improvements forward, and work effectively with many stakeholders through openness, humility and strong communication skills. Application and Information For further information about the position, please contact Head of Sugar Factory ORT Christian Jørgensen Storm, tel. 0709-539810, or recruiter Caroline Teinvall, tel. 0709‑537597. For questions related to unions, please contact PTK / Unionen representative Eva Nilsson, tel. 0709‑539636. Please submit your application for the position of “Automation Manager” nordzucker.com no later than 2026-08-01. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please note that we do not accept applications via email. We will review all applications after the holiday period and get back to you as soon as possible thereafter. Please note that Nordic Sugar has a zero-tolerance policy regarding drugs and alcohol. Drug testing is conducted in connection with employment, and a background check is carried out as part of the recruitment process. We kindly decline all contacts regarding additional advertising channels, marketing or external recruitment support.

Stegra

Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we’re building an impact-driven, sustainable company - and we need a diverse, inclusive team to make it happen. If you share our passion but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role, or another as we grow. At Stegra, we’re not just building a plant, we’re proving that sustainable industry is possible. And to do that, we need people like you. Join a team where safety comes first. Where we support each other, learn as we go, and make space for everyone to grow and contribute. This is your chance to be part of something big - while being closer to nature and leading a balanced, purposeful life. What you’ll do Right now, we are looking for a Head of Quality & Metallurgy to join our Operations & Production organization in Boden. In this role, you will lead the Quality & Metallurgy team and play a critical role in ensuring product quality, process performance, and continuous improvement across our operations. You will combine technical expertise with people leadership, helping to shape both our products and our ways of working as we ramp up one of the world's most advanced green steel plants. The Metallurgical Development function provides technical expertise to manufacturing operations while driving mission-focused development with a strong emphasis on quality, environmental performance, and economics. The team develops process control approaches and manufacturing procedures to support fossil-free steel production. You will work closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Technology teams to ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards while continuously improving performance and efficiency. * Lead, develop, and support the Quality & Metallurgy team * Drive excellence in safety, health, and environmental performance * Partner with operational managers on technology and process development * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, metallurgy, and manufacturing processes * Ensure the team effectively supports production units and product release activities * Provide technical expertise and guidance in metallurgy, steelmaking, and process optimization * Support the development of manufacturing procedures and process control strategies * Contribute to Stegra's mission of delivering high-quality fossil-free steel What you’ll bring You are a technically strong leader with a passion for metallurgy, quality, and continuous improvement. You enjoy developing people, solving complex technical challenges, and creating strong collaboration across functions. At Stegra, we value people who combine deep expertise with curiosity, humility, and a drive to improve both processes and teams. Specific to this role, we would like to see that you can tick off a fair amount of the boxes below: * Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field * Extensive experience within steel production, metallurgy, or quality management * Experience working with carbon steels, micro-alloys, HSLA, UHSS, electrical steels, or similar products * Strong understanding of steelmaking and process technologies * Experience with product development in production environments * Knowledge of quality systems, standards, and continuous improvement methodologies * Experience with metallurgical and chemical testing * Familiarity with standards and certifications such as ISO, VDA, IATF, or equivalent * Strong communication skills in English Benefits at Stegra At Stegra, you’ll join a company where your work has real impact on the climate, the industry, and future generations. We’re building a culture rooted in safety, trust, and inclusion, where people feel supported to grow and thrive. You’ll receive fair, competitive compensation aligned with collective agreements, along with benefits like up to 30 days of paid vacation, occupational pension, parental benefits, and insurance. If you need support with relocation or immigration, our relocation department will help guide you through the process, whether it’s permits, housing or other practical matters. You can also enjoy perks like subsidized gym memberships and bike leases, plus the everyday benefits of life closer to nature. Read more about Benefits at Stegra here. This is Stegra Stegra is on a mission to change the global steel industry by producing green hydrogen, iron, and steel - with the goal of eliminating CO₂ emissions. Instead of coal, we use green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity, meaning our primary emissions will be water and heat. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitized, and sustainable plant in Boden, Northern Sweden - currently under construction. But this is just the beginning. Our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize industries beyond steel, paving the way for a cleaner future. Our Boden Site Our Boden site is located just west of Boden City, right in the heart of a growing green industrial hub in Northern Sweden. It’s where we’re building one of the world’s most modern, sustainable steel plants—designed with safety, efficiency, and people in mind. With just a 10-minute commute from town, you'll be close to both cutting-edge technology and the everyday convenience of living near nature, schools, and community life. Boden Video

Smartsheet

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day. Smartsheet is looking for an Enterprise Account Executive to join our EMEA organisation. You will be responsible for increasing software and services sales by expanding existing customers' adoption along with targeting new logo acquisition. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to help build out a strategically important vertical for Smartsheet. This role is based at Smartsheet in London, UK (hybrid or UK, remote eligible) and reports to a Regional Director, Enterprise Sales. You Will: * Exceed quarterly and annual software and services sales quotas * Lead primary and secondary account teams by partnering with Solution Engineering, Consulting, Customer Success, Customer Outcomes, Marketing and Sales Development * Develop short and long-term growth and renewal strategies across your customer base * Balance tactical execution whilst ultimately targeting complex, high-value solution-based deals * Proactively develop unsolicited proposals that align with customer initiatives and position Smartsheet as an enterprise software solution provider * Accurately forecast sales opportunities, while tracking and using critical metrics that predict sales success * Perform other duties as assigned   You Have: * 7+ years of experience selling enterprise software or services * Demonstrable track record of exceeding assigned quotas and receiving recognition for high-performance * Demonstrable experience building relationships with senior line-of-business leaders, IT executives and operational managers within Enterprise organisations (>10,000 employees) * Understanding and experience of selling directly and through partners * Proven ability to manage a large and diverse pipeline of sales opportunities * Proven experience in developing successful go-to-market strategies * Proven experience executing complex, solution-based strategic sales processes * World class sales basics in terms of pipe generation approaches, territory planning, account planning and deal execution * Highly accountable for actions and performance * Resilient and adaptable to change * High integrity with the ability to build trust * Excellent instinct and judgment to make sound choices * Strong self awareness in terms of strengths, weaknesses and where to have the highest impact * Comfort in ambiguity with the ability to translate complexity into clarity * High humility with a mindset of continuous improvement * Curious, creative and able to respectfully challenge * Self-motivated and driven by a need to make a difference * Provides leadership by leveraging collective strengths, providing vision and by buying into collective objectives * Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis Perks & Benefits: * Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members * Monthly contributions toward your pension * Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity * 25 days paid for Holiday + Bank Holidays + Flexible Time Away Program * 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave * 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave * Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community * Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses * Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership, salary sacrifice options, and your own personal Smartsheet account. * Teleworking options from any registered location in the UK (role specific)   Get to Know Us: At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together. Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.  If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.   #LI-Remote