Production Manager, Robotics

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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Production Manager

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced and driven Production Manager to join ABB Robotics and lead one of our key assembly departments. In this role, you will manage assembly of Track motion, our Delta and GoFa robots' lines, including material handling for these. You'll have the opportunity to lead an organization existing of 30 employees, supported by a shift manager, a quality technician, and a line technician, ensuring operational excellence and a safe, efficient work environment.

You will work closely with other production managers and be part of the assembly management team, contributing to strategic decisions and continuous improvement. An exciting challenge ahead is the relocation of your department to our new Robotics Campus in Västerås, Sweden—a state-of-the-art 66,000 m² facility—planned for 2026. You will play a key role in preparing for this move and driving efficiency improvements.

Take the lead in shaping the future of robot production

Required work location: Västerås, Sweden

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop an organization of 30 employees, including direct management of a shift manager, a quality technician, and a line technician.
• Ensure achievement of targets for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, employee engagement, and financial performance.
• Drive operational, tactical, and strategic initiatives to meet business goals and foster continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other production managers and actively contribute to the assembly management team.
• Prepare your department for the upcoming relocation to Campus Robotics, ensuring smooth transition and efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in production, including profit and loss responsibility.
• Experience in high-volume automated operations is an advantage, along with knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with a focus on safety and quality.
• Positive attitude toward change, proactive mindset, and ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Independent, structured, and solutions-oriented approach to work.
• Fluency in Swedish and English is required.

More about us

Recruiting Manager: Ekrem Güclü. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Pia Sandström, ; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, ; Unionen: Roger L. Gustavsson, ; IF Metall: Susanne Forsbacka, Talent Partner: Johannes Westermark Hester.

Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

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