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%