Factory Director | Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid AB
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Factory Director, Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid AB
Lead a high-impact manufacturing business and drive the next phase of industrial performance
We are now looking for a Factory Director to lead Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid AB into its next phase of performance and transformation.
About Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid AB
Rexcell is a wholly owned subsidiary of Duni Group, producing Tissue and Airlaid materials for premium tableware solutions. The site is located in Skåpafors (Sweden) and employs approximately 200 people. Duni Group is a market leader in sustainable dining and food packaging solutions, operating in more than 50 markets globally.
Read more at: https://www.dunigroup.com/sv/rexcell/
About Duni Group
Duni Group is a market leader in sustainable dining and food packaging solutions for the restaurant market. The Group markets and sells its products under primarily the brands Duni, BioPak, Poppies and Paper+Design, which are represented in more than 50 markets. Duni Group has around 2,700 employees in 26 countries, its headquarters in Malmö and production units in Sweden, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, UK and Thailand. Duni Group is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm under the ticker “DUNI”.
The position
The Factory Director oversees Rexcell AB`s mill operations and ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of all production lines. The Factory Director works closely with cross-functional teams to align manufacturing strategies with Duni Group global objectives. The position is in Skåpafors, Dalsland. Business trips within the group occur.
This role carries full operational responsibility for a mill with approx. 200 employees, and a production capacity of approximately 70.000 tons.
Main responsibilities
Lead and develop the Rexcell management team and organization
Drive improvements in OEE, cost per ton, and waste reduction
Ensure safe, compliant, and stable mill operations
Deliver financial performance through strong P&L and cost control
Define and execute a clear operational and strategic roadmap
Lead continuous improvement and industrial transformation initiatives
Strengthen cross-functional collaboration across Duni Group
Report to Duni Group Manufacturing Director and Rexcell AB Board and provide regular updates on operational performance
How success is measured
OEE (Uptime × Speed × Waste) improvement
Safety & health indicators
Delivery performance and service level
Financial performance vs. targets
Employee engagement
Quality & compliance standards
Competences
University/Master degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field
Strong decision-making and execution capability
Ability to combine strategic thinking with shopfloor presence (Gemba leadership)
High level of analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in operational management software and tools
High level of integrity, resilience, and emotional intelligence
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Financial steering (COGS and P&L)
Change Management
Skill/Knowledge in manufacturing processes papermaking
LEAN tools and methods
Besides Swedish, fluent English in speech and writing (corporate language)
We are looking for a confident and passionate colleague who is driven to take Rexcell to new heights. You are not only business-oriented and strategic, but also skilled at inspiring and creating strong relationships, both internally and externally. Your ability to take initiative and drive change is one of your main strengths, while maintaining a strong team spirit and building trusting relationships with colleagues and business partners.
In this recruitment, we partner with Hudson Nordic. For more information you are welcome to reach out to Helen Förnemark (Managing Partner) at helen.fornemark@hudsonnordic.com