We are looking for a Unit Manager for our client, Palsatech for units in Sala and Kiruna, Sweden. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a key role in a growing international company.

Your Role
You will lead the comprehensive management and development of our production units, including personnel planning and improving competencies and work practices. The role involves commissioning new projects into operational activity in close collaboration with geologists, geotechnicians, and clients. You will monitor the department’s revenue and, in the future, contribute to independent service sales. Additionally, you will support unit maintenance to ensure operational reliability and foster interdepartmental cooperation and operational model development as part of the company’s management team.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Process Engineering, M.Sc. (Tech.), Geology M.Sc., or equivalent (extensive relevant experience may also be sufficient)
• At least 3 years of experience in responsible roles within the mining and/or exploration industry
• Strong initiative and willingness to develop yourself and our growing business in the region
• Ability to be based in the Sala or Kiruna area and travel regularly between units
• Fluency in Swedish and English (any level of Finnish is an advantage)
• Experience and willingness to participate in sales and customer service
• A track record of using CRM systems (HubSpot, Pipedrive, or similar)

We expect you to have a positive, development-oriented attitude toward safety, quality, wellbeing at work, and efficiency. You will report to the Chief Operating Officer and the International Strategy & Development Lead and act as a foreman for our skilled geologists and geotechnicians on site.

What We Offer

• A responsible key role in a company with expanding international operations
• Opportunities to develop your skills and shape your role
• A friendly, versatile work community and first-class facilities and equipment
• Comprehensive occupational healthcare and employee benefits
• Competitive monthly salary of approximately 54,000–65,000 SEK, based on experience and skills, with eligibility for the company’s performance bonus scheme
• Additional benefits such as a company car and housing allowance can be negotiated
• Primarily on-site work during office hours, with flexible working hours and remote work options available

The position is covered by the Collective Agreement for Senior White-Collar Employees in the Technology Industry. Average weekly working time is 37.5 hours, with a working time bank in use. A drug test is required as part of the pre-employment medical examination.

Interested?

For more information about the position and the recruitment process, please contact Eilakaisla’s Senior Consultant Julia Saunamäki at +358 50 5135157 or firstname.lastname@eilakaisla.fi. Please note that for data security reasons, we can only process applications submitted via the application form below. We review applications during the application period and will make a decision as soon as we find the right candidate, so please send your application without delay!