Supervisor QC & Mnf. Quality

We’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. Swedish Match is an affiliate of PMI and has been a leader in the industry for more than 200 years. With huge change comes huge opportunity. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the freedom to develop better solutions and move your career forward in new directions.

Join Our Quality Team

We are looking for Supervisors within Quality Control & Manufacturing Quality to join our teams in both our Gothenburg and Kungälv factories. In this role, you will lead quality control activities, support manufacturing quality standards, and help ensure that our products consistently meet internal, regulatory, and consumer requirements. You will play a key role in building a culture of quality, safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while leading and developing a team of quality professionals.

Impact You'll Own

Ensure quality standards are consistently met across manufacturing processes and finished products
Lead, coach, and develop Quality Control and Manufacturing Quality team members to achieve operational and quality targets
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality performance and compliance
Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues
Build strong collaboration across production, engineering, and quality functions to improve overall performance

What You'll Do

Lead and prioritize daily activities for about 10 team members within Quality Control and Manufacturing Quality
Monitor manufacturing quality performance and ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
Review, investigate, and resolve quality deviations, defects, and non-conformities
Support audits, inspections, and quality reviews
Drive corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methods
Ensure laboratory and quality control equipment is maintained and calibrated
Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to improve processes and product quality
Promote a strong safety and quality culture through coaching and clear communication

Skills & Capabilities

Must-have

Experience leading or supervising teams in a manufacturing, quality, laboratory, or production environment
Professional communication skills in both Swedish and English, written and spoken
4-5 years of experience working with investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities
Strong knowledge of quality control processes and quality management principles
Understanding regulatory requirements and compliance within manufacturing environments
Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across different functions
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience working with quality metrics and performance monitoring

Nice-to-have

Experience from FMCG, pharmaceutical, food, tobacco, or other highly regulated industries
Knowledge of laboratory operations, testing methods, or calibration processes
Experience supporting audits and external inspections

Rewards & Benefits

Collective Bargaining Agreement
Occupational pension and comprehensive insurance coverage
SEK 5,000 annual wellness allowance
Generous parental benefits, including reduced working hours with full pay during the first month back after parental leave
Jubilee Awards recognizing long-term service and dedication