Plant Manager – Kiilto

What does it take to run a manufacturing site that delivers every day safely, efficiently, and with long-term impact? Here, that

challenge becomes an opportunity to shape both performance and people in a company driven by continuous improvement, quality, and

responsibility.

Production is at the heart of how Kiilto delivers quality and reliability to its customers. The plant teams are located in

Hallstahammar and Örnsköldsvik, it´s small teams which creates a collaborative environment where everyone contributes and supports

each other.

This is not a layered organization. Decisions are taken close to the operation, and the team works side by side to solve

challenges, improve processes, and ensure a high-performing and safe workplace.

Overall responsibility for plant performance sits here covering safety, quality, productivity, cost, and people. Clear direction

is set while staying close to daily operations, ensuring that plans turn into real outcomes on the shop floor.

With a small team, leadership is naturally hands-on. Being present in the operation, understanding the details, and supporting the

team in real time is essential. At the same time, structured development and continuous improvement drive long-term success.

The role also involves working in a geographically spread organization, where closest manager and colleagues are located in other

parts of Sweden and in Finland. This requires a high degree of independence, self-leadership, and the ability to make decisions

and drive progress locally while staying aligned with the wider organization.

Location

The position is based in Hallstahammar reports to the Production Director. Regular on-site presence is essential. Some travel to

the other plant in Örnsköldsvik will be a natural part of your job.

Relevant academic qualifications or equivalent experience provide a solid foundation, together with a strong background from

production or industrial environments. Understanding production processes, planning, and ERP systems is important, along with

experience in leading and structuring daily operations.

The ability to combine operational involvement with a structured, forward-looking perspective strengthens both performance and

development.

Grounded and authentic leadership creates clarity and direction while building trust within a smaller team. Thriving in an

independent role comes naturally, with confidence to take ownership and drive decisions even when key stakeholders are not

physically close.

Strong people leadership is key. Creating engagement, building trust, and bringing people along on change journeys is central to

success. A pragmatic, inclusive, and solution-oriented approach enables progress while strengthening both performance and culture.

This is an opportunity to take full ownership of a production site within a company that combines strong industrial expertise with

a clear sustainability ambition. Kiilto offers a collaborative culture, short decision paths, and the chance to influence both

daily operations and long-term development. You will have the mandate to make a real difference close to the business, close to

the people, and with a clear purpose for the future.

If this opportunity sounds right for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

We are partnering with Gruffman Recruitment & Consulting in this recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as

possible, no later than Sept 28th. For questions about the role, contact Ulrika Gruffman at ulrika@gruffman.nu.

Kiilto is a family-owned company based in Finland with over a hundred-year history. Kiilto develops, produces, and markets

chemical industry solutions in the fields of construction, industrial adhesives, professional hygiene, and consumer goods.

Kiilto’s operations span 9 countries and employs nearly 700 people in total. In 2025, the group's net sales amounted to 217 M€.