Vice President/Administrative Director needed!

Are you a proven operational leader ready to shape the core of a global manufacturing organization? We are searching for an experienced Vice President to take full ownership of operations, supply chain, and quality systems for our client in Eskilstuna. If you thrive in cross-functional leadership and want to drive operational excellence, this is your next step! About the position We at Perido are now looking for a Vice President/Administrative Director for our client. The position is based in Eskilstuna. Your daily tasks: Operations & Supply Chain Management: Oversee the execution of production, planning, and warehousing systems; drive Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and 5S tools to optimize capacity alignment, efficiency, and cost control. Quality & Equipment Reliability: Establish and maintain robust quality management systems; define operation and maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime, automation, and full lifecycle reliability. Process Optimization & Technology: Lead process optimization, solve complex engineering challenges, and drive continuous production line upgrades and process innovations. Procurement & Vendor Control: Organize procurement strategies, optimize supplier structures regarding cost and lead times, and establish risk mitigation within the supply chain. IT Systems & Digitalization: Lead the planning and development of ERP, MES, and OA systems to ensure data accuracy, system security, and operational business continuity. ESG & Compliance: Build and improve EHS management systems, driving carbon reduction, energy efficiency, compliance, and employee safety to support sustainability goals. Your characteristics You are a decisive, vision-driven, and highly organized executive with proven strategic execution capabilities. Driven by a continuous-improvement mindset, you effortlessly bridge complex engineering requirements with high-level business goals. You possess strong diplomatic and leadership skills, enabling you to coordinate cross-functional teams and align multi-departmental operations seamlessly. Calm under pressure and solution-oriented, you excel at standardizing processes, navigating large-scale operational challenges, and fostering a culture of high performance and quality. Does this sound like an exciting opportunity? We look forward to reading your application! Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Management, or a related discipline Over 10 years of experience in manufacturing management, with proven capabilities in large-scale operational systems Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain management, quality systems, and EHS practices Strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and problem-solving skills Meritorious: 5+ years of direct experience as an Administrative Director Contract type and hours Full-time assignment until further notice. Estimated start 2026-10-01. Let us help you take the next step in your career Our vision is to ensure that everyone thrives and feels engaged at work. With us, you will find a wide variety of assignments, where you can either be employed directly by a company or work as a consultant through Perido. We are one of Sweden’s largest consulting firms for professionals, which gives you many opportunities. As a consultant, you become an important part of our organization and contribute your expertise within our clients’ organizations. Read more about us at Perido: https://perido.se/om-oss/ You can find answers to most questions or concerns at perido.se/vanliga-fragor/. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, you are welcome to contact us at fraga@perido.se. Please always include the position reference number 35959 in the subject line. Please note that we only accept applications through our website and that we are unable to provide updates on your application status or disclose the client company if it is not stated in the job advertisement.