Logistics Technician in Production Engineering

About the role
Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB is looking for an organised and analytical logistics technician for an exciting consultancy assignment in a production-focused environment in Oskarshamn.
💼 Visa: Sweden Work Authorization visa is mandatory and no visa sponsorship is available for this role.
⏳ Availability: Immediately/On a short notice
Would you like to optimise logistics flows, improve production processes and contribute to increased safety, quality and efficiency? In this role, you will work closely with production, maintenance and production engineering to identify opportunities for improvement and turn analyses into practical solutions.
📍 Location: Oskarshamn, Kalmar County
🏢 Working model: On site, 5 days a week, no remote work
⏳ Assignment period: 1 year
🕒 Scope: 100%
⚡ Availability: You must be able to start with no more than 2 weeks' notice
🗣️ Languages: Swedish and English, spoken and written
🔧 About the assignment
As a logistics technician in production engineering, you will be responsible for analysing, developing and optimising logistics flows in a dynamic production environment. You will contribute to continuous improvements in safety, health, the environment, quality and productivity, with a particular focus on reducing disruptions and downtime.
You will act as an important logistics engineering partner to production management and work with group managers, team leaders, technicians, maintenance staff and production teams on a daily basis.
Your main responsibilities:
Drive and support improvement work in safety, health, the environment, quality and production processes.
Analyse and optimise logistics flows, forklift use, transport times and logistics performance.
Map flows and cycle times, and identify deviations, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
Support an assigned production area and contribute to efficient working methods.
Work with production management to maintain high standards of safety, quality and delivery precision.
Take part in investment work and lead smaller logistics-related projects.
Apply and promote the Scania Production System (SPS), as well as Lean principles and continuous improvement.
Support production transitions and changes together with logistics developers.
Develop and implement practical logistics solutions in line with business objectives.
Follow up on disruptions and drive improvements across several functions.
Skills & requirements
✅ Essential qualifications
Post-secondary education in logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field, for example a vocational higher education qualification or university degree.
Experience with logistics processes, logistics analysis or production-focused logistics.
Good IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office.
A valid B driving licence (B-körkort).
Good spoken and written Swedish and English.
Ability to work in an organised, analytical and solution-focused way.
Ability to work with different functions and independently drive improvement work.
⭐ Desirable experience
Previous work as a logistics technician or production technician.
Experience from manufacturing, production or logistics environments.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Lean Production and continuous improvement.
Experience with production systems, flow analysis, cycle time studies and process optimisation.
Experience leading smaller projects or improvement initiatives.
Ability to engage colleagues, manage stakeholders and build consensus around shared objectives.
👤 Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is responsible, quality-conscious and has a genuine interest in logistics and production development. You enjoy analysing problems, proposing improvements and working with colleagues to achieve tangible results.
You are a team player with high integrity, good communication skills and the ability to move issues forward in an organisation with high demands for safety and efficiency.
📌 Important information
The assignment is entirely on site in Oskarshamn, five days per week.
A background check will be carried out before the assignment starts.
Your CV must be submitted in English.
The candidate must be able to start the assignment with no more than two weeks' notice.
📩 Interested?
Send your up-to-date CV in English and briefly describe your experience in logistics, production-focused improvement work and flow optimisation. Also state your availability and confirm that you can work on site in Oskarshamn.
Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB