Product Owner, Manufacturing Execution Systems

We are now looking for an ambitious, agile, analytical, and accountable Product Owner to join Stora Enso and support Packaging Materials and Biomaterials divisions in their MES development. This role is based in one of our Packaging Materials or Biomaterial mill sites in Finland. In this role, you will collaborate closely with various departments and stakeholders to drive the development and implementation of our MES and production systems.

Be part of a nature positive future

In this key role, your main responsibilities include:

• Managing the development backlog and collaborating with suppliers.
• Defining service level agreements with suppliers.
• Understanding the automation landscape and ensuring seamless integration with other business systems.
• Identifying value opportunities for creating productional efficiency across Stora Enso mills.
• Overseeing the implementation of MES (Optivision) and ERP (SAP) systems.
  
  

About You

We are looking for a skilled professional with:

• Multiple years of experience in MES and production systems in forest industry.
• Capability to do hands-on work with Optivision MES if/when needed.
• Experience in integrating MES into automation systems.
• Strong management and collaboration skills.
• An analytical approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
• Ambition for continuous improvement and a proactive approach to fast decision-making and execution.
• A degree in automation and/or engineering
• Fluent in English and Finnish languages.
  
  

What We Offer

You will be part of our diverse working culture which supports you in exploring new perspectives and developing professionally. You will contribute to a more sustainable world, as we believe that anything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. Sustainability and innovation are at the core of our strategy. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental wellbeing.

How can you apply for this role?

You can only submit your application via our recruitment tool. We hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the latest by 7th of March.

For more information, please contact Miia Satomaa or Ville Helenius by email ([email protected]).

Our recruitment process can include pre-employment actions such as background, reference and health checks as well as a drug test.

We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non-discriminatory practices.

The Packaging Solutions division is a packaging converter that produces premium fiber-based packaging products for leading brands across multiple market areas, including retail, e-commerce, and industrial applications. Additionally, the division provides design and sustainability services to help customers optimise material use, improve logistics, and reduce CO2 emissions.

The Biomaterials division’s foundation is built on pulp, with the aim of becoming customers’ first choice in selected grades. To unlock the full potential of a tree the division also leverages all fractions to create innovative biobased solutions, that replace fossil-based and other non-renewable materials.