Are you an experienced technical or automotive leader who wants to build a new operation from the ground up?
Do you thrive in environments where structure, safety and performance are created – not inherited?
GIART – Gothenburg International Auto & RoRo Terminal is a newly established terminal and vehicle processing operation in Gothenburg. We are now entering an exciting phase where our Vehicle Processing Centre (VPC) is being established, scaled and integrated into our terminal operations.
GIART is part of the Wallenius Wilhelmsen Group, a long-term, family-owned global maritime and logistics group. This provides GIART with strong financial stability, industry expertise and global reach – while maintaining a local, hands-on culture with short decision paths.
We are now seeking a VPC Manager to build, lead and develop our VPC operation from start‑up to steady‑state performance.
Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As VPC Manager, you will have full operational and people leadership responsibility for establishing GIART’s Vehicle Processing Centre. This includes designing workflows, building teams, implementing safety and quality standards, and ensuring customer‑ready service delivery.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will combine operational execution with long-term capability building.
Technical Services to be established and managed include:
- OEM maintenance programmes
- Vehicle detailing and PDI
- Battery replacement, tyre fitting and accessory installation
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and build the VPC operation, including processes, routines and structure
- Recruit, onboard, lead and develop technical teams and supervisors
- Plan facility layout, equipment usage and workforce capacity
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental and OEM standards
- Integrate VPC operations with terminal, vessel and cargo operations
- Monitor and develop KPIs, productivity and cost control
- Manage documentation, reporting and invoicing processes
- Oversee fleet compliance, care and maintenance
- Drive continuous improvement as operations scale and mature
Job Requirements
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Technical or automotive background through education and/or experience
- Proven leadership experience, preferably in an operational or start‑up environment
- Strong understanding of health & safety and quality systems
- Experience setting up or improving operational processes is a strong advantage
- Structured, pragmatic and solution‑oriented mindset
- Clear communicator who can engage both shop‑floor teams and stakeholders
- Proficient in MS Office and digital tools
- Fluent in Swedish and English
WHAT WE OFFER
- A unique opportunity to build a VPC operation from scratch
- A key leadership role with high autonomy and visibility
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Professional development opportunities within GIART and the Wallenius Wilhelmsen Group
- A collaborative, safety‑driven and international working environment
APPLY
If you are ready to take on a start‑up leadership challenge within a stable, global group, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your resume and cover letter latest May 17.
Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.
Please contact Camilla Påhlman, [email protected] for questions.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.