Location: Ludvika, Sweden (On-site at least 3 days per week)
Employment Type: Full-time Consultant Assignment
Assignment Period: 15 September 2026 – 14 September 2027 (Extension may be possible)
Language Requirements: Fluent Swedish and English, both spoken and written
Apply Before: 2026-08-31
We are hiring for one of our clients and are looking for an experienced Project Manager – Production Layout & Investment Projects to support manufacturing development initiatives.
In this role, you will lead strategic production improvement projects focusing on production layout changes, capacity expansion, new equipment investments, and optimization of manufacturing flows.
You will work closely with production, engineering, maintenance, HSE, procurement, and external suppliers to ensure successful project execution according to timeline, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
We are looking for a hands-on project leader who can drive complex industrial projects forward and create results in a cross-functional environment.
Lead production layout change projects from planning through implementation
Manage investment projects related to production equipment and infrastructure
Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, and external partners throughout project phases
Ensure project delivery according to agreed timelines, budget, quality, and safety targets
Optimize production flows, material handling, and manufacturing processes
Identify and manage project risks and ensure continuous progress tracking
Support operational teams during implementation and transition to new ways of working
Prepare project status updates, cost follow-ups, and reports for stakeholders and management
Drive improvements that increase production capacity, efficiency, and operational performance
Several years of experience in project management within industrial, manufacturing, or technical environments
Documented experience managing investment projects, production development projects, or major layout changes
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external suppliers
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Structured, solution-oriented, and result-driven mindset
Hands-on approach and ability to participate actively in daily project activities
Fluent Swedish and English, both spoken and written
Ability to work on-site in Ludvika at least 3 days per week
Valid SSG-Entré certificate
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
SPERTON is a full-range provider of Global Recruitment, People Management, Global Mobility and Business support services within focused industry sectors. Our head office is located in Norway. We have over 20 years’ of experience supporting clients within the Human Resources area. We can support you globally through our own companies and partners in more than 140 countries.
Sperton had been specializing in the supply of the very best freelance and permanent white-collar professionals working with projects. We provide consultant and recruitment services to companies of all types and sizes, including consultancies, contractors, sub-contractors, developers and end clients operating across a wide range of projects and environments.
Now our services also include People Management, Global Mobility and Business Support Services.
Legal entity set-up, payroll services, HR administration, compliance, and insurance provision, cultural awareness training, and mobility support – everything needed to work compliantly with local legislation and regulations in different countries.
With over 20 years of global experience within project execution, we understand your challenges and know how to support you from the start to the end of the project.
