Work Preparation Manager

The Opportunity 

We are seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Manager to lead the Work Preparation Team at our Ludvika Power Transformers Factory. This team plays a critical role in bridging engineering, purchasing, and production by ensuring accurate and timely preparation of master data in SAP.  

As a Work Preparation Manager, you will also be responsible for product classification to ensure customs and trade compliance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing processes, ERP systems (especially SAP), and technical documentation, along with knowledge of customs regulations and export control. 

How you'll make an impact 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of work preparation specialists. 

• Plan and prioritize the team’s work preparation activities to align with production schedules and project timelines. 

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and routings in SAP based on engineering drawings. 

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of material master data to support purchasing, planning, and production. 

• Collaborate closely with engineering to interpret technical drawings and ensure correct data input into ERP systems. 

• Act as the primary liaison between engineering, purchasing, and production to resolve issues related to BOMs, routings, and material data. 

• Manage updates to master data in response to engineering changes or product revisions. 

• Hold end responsibility for product classification to ensure compliance with customs and export control regulations 

Your Background 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or equivalent work experience in a similar field 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production planning environment 

• Strong proficiency in SAP (especially modules related to BOM, routing, and material master data) 

• Solid understanding of technical drawings, manufacturing processes, and ERP systems 

• Experience with customs classification and export control regulations is highly desirable 

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills 

• Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken 

What we offer 

• Collective agreement 

• Flexible working time 

• Health care and wellness allowance 

• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally 

• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase 

• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​ 

• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden 

• Supplementary compensation for parental leave 

• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks 

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