Production Supervisor to GI Valves (HVDC) Ludvika

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0147948

Date Posted:

2026-11-10

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity 

Our leaders are the engine for bringing inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey! 

 

HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a business unit within Hitachi Energy that develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems to customers worldwide. HVDC technology is used to transmit electrical energy over long distances with minimal losses. HVDC is also used to connect different power systems. 

 

GI Valves (HVDC) in Ludvika is now looking for a Production Supervisor that wants to engage and grow a diverse team of assemblers in our Valve production. You will have a central part of ensuring quality and delivery of projects and to support your team to develop themselves as well as the organization. We offer you an exciting and dynamic role with close collaboration with other departments and teams at Hitachi Energy. 

 

How you’ll make an impact   

• You will be part of The Valve Assembly production unit and have responsibility for the work environment and workflow of about 20 people. 

• Your important mission will be to enable your employees to grow and develop with safe and agile leadership. 

• You share Hitachi Energy’s core values ​​of safety and integrity, which means you take responsibility for your own actions while feeling responsible for your colleagues and business. 

• You will ensure the right capacity and competence for your production area to meet set deadlines and goals. 

• You will also be responsible for running the department's improvement work and activities 

• In addition to the work you do with your employees, you will have many contacts within the company, but also with other units within Hitachi Energy, as well as with suppliers and customers. 

 

Your background 

• As a leader you are open-minded, communicative and have the ability to motivate others. 

• You are a driven person with technical education or equivalent work experience who has a good understanding of production flows, where knowledge within Hitachi Energy and our product is meritorious. 

• You have a wish to grow in a leadership role. If you have experience of project management or other leadership roles it is a merit. 

• Through continuous improvement in mind, you can handle change with energy, joy and commitment. 

• You also have quality- and result focus and believe that collaboration is the key to success. 

• Knowing Swedish is required for collaboration with local stakeholders. As you will be part of a company that operates on a global arena, fluent in English is preferable. 

 

More about us 

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.​

 

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes: ​

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)​
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.​
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank​
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)​
• Health care and wellness allowance​
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)​
• Psychological support program​​
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave​
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development ​
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally​
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks​

 

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.​

 

Are you ready for a new and exciting opportunity? Does this role sound like a good match for your skills and ambitions? Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply today.

 

Recruiting Manager Mattias Johansson [email protected], will answer your questions about the position. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Oliver Chicaiza, [email protected].  

 

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, [email protected]; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, [email protected]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [email protected]. 

 

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