As a team leader in production, Daniel Vallin ensures that projects move forward according to plan. Responsible for staffing, prioritization and daily coordination, he is an important link between production, engineering and project management. At the same time, he is still actively involved in the work on the shop floor.

After eleven years at Elektromontage, Daniel Vallin knows the production environment inside and out. Today he leads Team 3, where the work often involves several parallel projects.

“Then it’s important to prioritize correctly and make sure we have the right staffing within the team so that projects are delivered to the customer on time.”

The role also involves quickly resolving issues that may arise during production.

“It can be a matter of missing materials or something that needs to be clarified. Even though the role of team leader involves more planning and coordination, Daniel is still involved in the practical work.”

An important part of the role is to act as a link between different functions within the company.

“I’m a bit of a bridge between production, engineering and the project managers. The idea is that one person should be responsible for communication between the production team and the other departments instead of several. That’s why this role was developed.”

Teams work on multiple projects in parallel

At Elektromontage, production is divided into several teams, each specialized in a specific product segment. Daniel leads Team 3, which mainly works with building switchgear. Since several projects are often running at the same time, clear prioritization is required in everyday work.

“It’s about deciding who should work on what and how we structure the work to create the best possible flow in production.”

At the same time, the teams collaborate closely with one another, and installers sometimes work across teams depending on demand.

Daily coordination and planning create structure in production

The workday in production starts early. The day begins at 6:30 a.m., and at 7:15 the team gathers for a morning meeting. During the meeting they review the day’s tasks, who is responsible for what, and whether there are any obstacles that need to be resolved.

“I often move on to additional meetings related to planning or projects, while the installers continue working in production.”

Another important part of the work is the company’s continuous improvement process.

“We work with improvements every month. All employees are encouraged to spend one hour each week on improvement work. The whole company has been doing this for a long time, so it’s a natural part of how we operate.”

A supportive environment for those who want to develop as an installer

Daniel has worked at Elektromontage for eleven years. The main reason he has stayed so long is his colleagues.

“It’s a relaxed environment and we collaborate well. There is an understanding that we all do our best in production.”

When asked why someone should work as an installer at Elektromontage, Daniel highlights the opportunities to develop.

“If you want to learn electronics, this is a very good place to start. The work takes place in an environment where safety and collaboration are the main focus. It’s difficult to make mistakes that completely derail things. We work a lot with safety and you always have a team around you that supports each other,” he says, continuing:

“It’s a secure environment where there is room for variation. You grow and learn different ways of working.”

Would you like to work as an installer in one of Elektromontage’s teams? Visit our careers page or contact us to learn more.