Operations Manager - Automation Excellence Centre Nordic

Join us at Atlas Copco and shape the future of automation.

The Automation Excellence Centre Nordic (formerly SwedWeld) in Värnamo, Sweden, is a newly acquired business with a strong focus on designing and producing world-class screw feeders and delivering automation projects across the region. This is an exciting time to become part of our journey as we integrate into Atlas Copco and scale operations to meet growing demand for automation solutions while introducing best-practice processes.

Your role

As Operations Manager for the Automation Excellence Centre Nordic, you will lead the transformation into a Nordic Excellence Centre for automated tightening and screwfeeding applications within Atlas Copco. Your mission is to ensure operational excellence, drive strategic growth, and deliver world-class automation solutions such as Screw Feed Systems and related technologies in close cooperation and collaboration with the Automation Innovation Center in Darmstadt and local Customer Centers.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Lead, coach and develop high-performing team across business development, mechanical design, finance, and production, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational efficiency and quality in all delivered solutions while implementing best-practice processes.
• Collaborate globally with the Automation Innovation Center and European Customer Centers to optimize our automation portfolio and accelerate regional sales.
• Own financial performance, including P&L responsibility, cost control, and R&D budgeting, while contributing to global strategic decisions. Play an active and strategic role in the global team, contributing to decision-making and board-level discussions.
• Support integration into Atlas Copco’s structure, ensuring alignment with policies, branding, and systems.
• Champion sustainability and safety, promoting inclusion and diversity as a role model.

This position reports to the General Manager Customer Center Nordics and requires frequent travel within Europe.

To succeed, you will need

• Proven experience in leading, managing, and motivating teams.
• Track record of driving operational excellence and implementing best-practice processes.
• Ability to manage multiple large, technically complex projects with precision and efficiency.
• Experience working in an international matrix organization, with the flexibility to adapt to diverse cultures and ways of working.
• A university degree in a technical or commercial field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent analytical and financial skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Business knowledge of Motor Vehicle and/or General Industry segments.
• A strategic mindset with a clear vision and the ability to turn plans into measurable results.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

Your personality makes the difference:

• Strong and proven leadership skills that inspire and empower others.
• An entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive approach to challenges.
• A continuous improvement mindset, always seeking smarter and more efficient ways of working.
• Business and results-oriented, with a passion for delivering value to customers and stakeholders.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

Värnamo, Sweden

Contact information

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application including your CV (no cover letter needed) and answer a few questions related to the role requirements. Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. 

The recruitment process includes application screening, interviews, and for the final candidate, reference and background check. 

You are warmly welcome to contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Hanna Andersson () if you have any questions about the position, the process, or Atlas Copco as an employer. 

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