Job Description

Are you passionate about driving continous improvents? Are you ready to drive mid to long term strategy to ensure marketed product performance and compliance to applicable standards/regulations whilst delivering optimal consumer satisfaction? Do you want to play a central role in driving strategic quality projects across products, processes, and systems in an international environment? Then this could be your next step.

Job Opportunity: OPEN+ Deployment Leader

Location: Swedish Match Nort Europe AB, Göteborg, Trollhättegatan 1
Function: Operations / Integrated Operating System (IOS)
Language Requirements: Fluent English
Education: College/University degree
Experience: Operations, Manufacturing, QA, EHS, Supply Chain, Lean/Continuous Improvement

About the Role

As a Global OPEN+ Deployment Leader, you will play a pivotal role in building capability, driving operational excellence, and embedding the Integrated Operating System (IOS) across affiliates in your scope. You will train, coach, and develop Pillar teams, Open+ Managers, and Affiliate Trainers to ensure world‑class execution of Open+ standards.

You will also assess the maturity of Pillar implementation, support affiliates in their deployment journey, and act as a key connector between site teams, regional trainers, and global stakeholders.

This is a high‑impact role where you directly shape operational capability and performance across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

Capability Building & Deployment

• Build capability across all pillars: AM, PM, E&T, FI, SN, WPI, EHS, Q, IM and RTT
• Train and coach Pillar teams, Open+ Managers, and Affiliate Trainers to ensure consistent deployment of Open+ methodology.
• Conduct Phase Assessments and Foundation Assessments to evaluate maturity and identify development areas.

Pillar Leadership Support

• Support Site Pillar Leaders in defining Pillar Masterplans, rollout plans, and capability‑building strategies.
• Coach teams on Pillar methodologies and guide them in achieving input/output targets.
• Support loss elimination activities by building technical mastery and problem‑solving capability.
• Help establish Daily Direction Setting (DDS) and effective Pillar Review processes.

Governance, Standards & System Health

• Train teams on Health Checks and assessments; calibrate consistency of execution.
• Identify system gaps and guide affiliates in implementing effective countermeasures.
• Ensure strict adherence to Pillar standards and governance processes for any changes.

Collaboration & Communication

• Actively collaborate with Regional and Global Pillar Leaders, Regional Trainers, and the Regional Lead.
• Ensure clear communication and visualization of the OPEN+ strategy, roadmap, and cluster priorities.
• Engage stakeholders across region/cluster management to ensure alignment and adoption.

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with local legislation and company policies.
• Participate in mandatory EHS trainings and apply learnings in daily work.
• Use personal protective equipment as required and maintain safe, orderly workspaces.
• Actively participate in EHS programs and immediately report any violations.
• Assess workplace risks and implement measures to reduce them.
• Ensure work conditions meet legal and organizational EHS standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Language

• College/University degree
• Fluent in English and local language

Professional Experience

• Experience in areas such as:
  • Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, EHS
  • Understanding of factory management structure
• Proven exposure to:
  • Integrated Operating System (IOS) pillars
  • Standard work processes
  • Lean / continuous improvement methodologies
  • Loss elimination tools

Functional Skills

• 
  Knowledge of:
  • Manufacturing processes (e.g., tobacco processing, make-pack, filter making)
  • QA/PD processes and regulatory requirements
  • EHS standards and practices
  • Supply Chain processes
  • HR processes and employee capability building
• 
  Advanced MS Office user

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Excellent training and facilitation skills
• Coaching and mentoring capabilities
• Skilled in influencing across multiple levels and cultures

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to influence operational excellence on a global scale, develop teams across multiple affiliates, and shape the future of our Integrated Operating System. If you are passionate about capability building, continuous improvement, and cross‑regional collaboration—this role is for you.