Production Manager for the Underground Division at Epiroc

Functional area: Production

Onsite or Remote: Hybrid

Country/Region: SE

City: Örebro

Location:

Örebro, Orebro County, SE, 70191

Company name: Epiroc Rock Drills AB

Date of posting: May 29, 2026

Ready to shape the future of underground technology? We are looking for a Production Manager to lead our high-tech operations at Epiroc Underground Division. In this key role, you will unite innovation, quality, and people. You will have the power to make a real impact - driving development, empowering leaders, and delivering on high-reaching goals.

Join us as we accelerate the transformation!

Join our team

At Epiroc, we are driving the transition toward sustainable mining. Our Örebro site is the global center for underground technology, where we develop and manufacture advanced machinery ranging from battery-electric vehicles to automated drill rigs.

As part of our Underground division, you will lead a skilled organization of around 500 employees.

Your mission

As the Production Manager, your mission is to build and maintain a highly productive organization where health and safety always come first. You ensure that our methods and processes adapt quickly to market changes while fostering a flexible, inclusive, and high‑performing organization.

Leading the operations through an experienced production management team, you create the conditions to reach common goals, build an effective leadership team, strengthen collaboration, and ensure alignment with established structures.

You demonstrate hands‑on leadership, maintaining a strong operational presence to ensure decisions are well‑grounded and aligned with the needs of production.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and develop our flow managers, supporting daily leadership and decision‑making.

Ensure a strong safety culture and drive sustainable, compliant practices.

Drive performance by monitoring and acting on key KPIs across the production flow.

Apply and enhance our established Lean framework, daily management routines, and continuous improvement.

Oversee planning, capacity, deviation handling, and resource allocation to secure and improve quality across the production chain.

Manage budgeting and cost follow-up to ensure efficient operations.

Contribute to the Örebro site management team

You will report to the General Manager Joakim Sandberg for the Underground Division in Örebro.

Your profile

We are looking for a leader who inspires engagement, builds trust, and drives results through others. You are attentive, coaching, and skilled in guiding the organization through change, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

You work methodically and analytically, make well‑grounded decisions, and follow them through. You maintain clear priorities and direction in a complex, fast‑changing environment, staying calm under pressure and acting effectively when needed.

To succeed in this role, you have:

Leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

Solid experience from larger production environments with complex flows and clear KPIs.

A solid understanding of finance and production economics, along with experience in making data-driven decisions.

Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is strongly preferred.

A post‑secondary degree in a relevant field,such as engineering, industrial management, or business administration, is considered a merit.

Our leadership expectations

At Epiroc, we expect our leaders to be inspirers, accelerators, and new thinkers. We value those who lead by example and have the courage to challenge the status quo. Safety and sustainability are top priorities, and our leaders actively promote safety, inclusion, diversity, and the well‑being and continuous development of our employees. We seek someone who dares to believe in new ideas and sees opportunities where others see challenges.

Why Epiroc?

By joining our team, you’ll make a big difference in the energy transition. At Epiroc, we take pride in being passionate innovators, driving the change toward a brighter future for both people and the planet. Guided by our values of Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation, we foster a culture of trust, growth, and lasting impact.

To support your journey, we offer a competitive Total Rewards Package, including:

Global career opportunities

Learning & Development programs

Benefits package, including variable compensation (bonus)

Flexible work culture promoting balance and well-being

Global Parental Leave Policy

Community involvement

Location

This position is located in Örebro, Sweden. The position requires on-site presence, and the possibility for remote work is therefore limited.

Application and contact information

We encourage you to submit your application through our online career site as soon as possible, but no later than 18/6 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before last application date.

We are committed to a thorough recruitment process, including interviews, reference checks and assessments. To ensure a safe working environment, we conduct identity checks and drug and alcohol screening. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate as part of the recruitment process. Our process is designed to be fair and inclusive; you can expect transparent communication and a balanced evaluation of your skills and experience.

For questions about the position, please contact:

Recruitment specialist, Erika Örneus, erika.orneus@epiroc.com

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future.  Learn more at www.epiroc.com