TO & HEX Area Manager

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey! British American Tobacco Sweden has an exciting opportunity for a MO Area Manager/TO+LVIV Area Manager in Malmö The Area Manager ensures a safe, compliant, and high performing operation by embedding BAT’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards into all daily work and maintaining full adherence to the Global Operating Model and Swedish regulations. This role provides strong operational leadership through IWS, RTT, and Daily Management Systems to secure stable production, equipment reliability, and consistent product quality. The manager drives loss elimination, supports NPI activities, and ensures effective Daily Direction Setting (DDS) along with his own qualification in different roles. The Area Manager is accountable for ensuring the team has the right capabilities and resources in place. The role's responsibilities include recruitment, setting salaries, signing employment agreements, and leading all rehabilitation processes for personnel. Work model: On-site (factory/manufacturing environment) Your key responsibilities will include: Champion BAT’s Health, Safety, and Environmental culture by embedding it into procedures and work instructions. Ensure compliance within the team and maintain a safe, risk-conscious working environment to minimize or eliminate exposure to hazards. Ensure full compliance with BAT’s Global Operating Model and Swedish labor laws and regulations. Guide teams to achieve the Compelling Business Need and Site Master Plan through meticulous application of RTT and Integrated Work System (IWS) tools. Full accountability to lead and set the 24-hour direction for the line(s) during the Daily Direction Setting to deliver the business results and ensure the follow-up actions are completed. Ensure that the quality trigger daily management system and standards are in place and used to guarantee the product quality, integrity, and full traceability, define targets and monitor the result of quality indicators as well as lead the follow-up actions to deliver high-quality product. Owner of Daily Management System within IWS: Incident Elimination, Quality Trigger, Clean Inspect and Lubricated and Defect Handling. Build and Develop High‑Performing Teams, ensure appropriate skills and proficiencies. Responsible for all employee lifecycle activities and processes in compliance with BAT standards and people administration in HR Information Systems. What are we looking for? University degree + experience from leading Production and People in Manufacturing industry. Deep knowledge within IWS or similar tools and subject areas. As well as familiarity with structured problem tools, such as, IPS, UPS and 6W2H Documented proven ability to navigate complex environments and demonstrated leadership in the area of safety and quality and continuous improvement. Fluent in spoken and written Swedish as well as English Clear understanding of budget process, resource management, CapEx management. Effective coaching and interpersonal skills Analytical capabilities, to analyze data, identify gaps and use insights for problem solving. Important Leadership Capabilities in this role: ability to empower & inspire teams and lead people (directly and indirectly) to achieve a common goal and to act as representative of the company, making decisions, manage conflicts and run tough conversations. What we offer you? We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility) Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here. You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills We priorities continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes WHY JOIN BAT? We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions. At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives. We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture. Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.