Continuous Improvement Leader – Kungsör

Would you like to play an active role in developing our production through continuous improvement, LEAN and data-driven ways of working? We are now looking for a Continuous Improvement Leader to join our Operational Excellence team at our Kungsör plant.

About the role

As Continuous Improvement Leader, you will report to the Operational Excellence Engineering Manager and work closely with both management and production. Your focus will be to drive and follow up improvement initiatives, develop LEAN capabilities and support the plant in improving productivity, quality and cost efficiency.

 Main responsibilities

• Drive and follow up continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives.

• Develop employees’ competence in LEAN and continuous improvement with trainings and workshops

• Monitor KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.

• Develop visualization and digitalization of production KPIs, including OEE.

• Coordinate and follow up cost-saving and improvement activities.

• Facilitate improvement activities and structured problem solving.

• Collaborate with Value Stream Technicians and colleagues within the LEAN/OPEX organization.

• Plan, develop, and coordinate audit schedules according to Gnutti Carlo GEAR requirements

 Your Profile

You are structured, analytical and data-driven with a strong interest in continuous improvement. You enjoy working close to production and have the ability to engage and collaborate with people across different functions and levels of the organization.

 Qualifications

• Technical background in production, industrial or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Experience from manufacturing or a similar production environment.

• Experience in LEAN and continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of LEAN tools such as 5S,AM,PM,Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).

• Good communication skills in Swedish and English.

Experience from the automotive or manufacturing industry is an advantage. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is considered a merit.

 Application

We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and cover letter, no later than Oktober 18, 2026. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

For questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, please contact Filiz Aytekin at +46 227 616 717 or Jenny Havela, HR Specialist, at +46 70 556 83 21.

About the Company

Gnutti Carlo Sweden AB is part of the Italian Gnutti Carlo S.p.A. Group, a global company with approximately 4,000 employees. In addition to its operations in Italy and Sweden, the Group has a presence in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, India, and China.

Gnutti Carlo develops and manufactures complex precision components and subsystems for engines and powertrain applications. The Group holds strong market positions within selected segments of the global commercial vehicle industry.

Gnutti Carlo Sweden AB includes our manufacturing facility in Kungsör, Sweden, with approximately 300 employees.

Since 2015, the Swedish part of the Group has also included the aluminium foundry Ljunghäll AB.

We invite you to watch the video below and learn more about us on our website: www.gnutticarlo.com