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 reviewe