Valmet
Head of Finland Operations
ValmetFinland7 days ago
Full-timeManagement, Manufacturing
Are you ready for the next step in your career? We are looking for Head of Finland Operations.

We are now searching for Head of Finland Operations to lead, direct, and control the operation of Fabrics production sites in Finland to achieve the short and medium-term financial and operating objectives set by the corporate business plan.

Head of Finland Operations will leads two fabric factories located in Tampere and Juankoski, with overall responsibility for approximately 450 employees across both production sites, and will report direct to Vice President, Fabrics. Position is located at Valmet’s office in Yrittäjänkatu, Tampere.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Establishing operating budgets within specified levels, monitor the cost and effectiveness of manufacturing activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve volume, quality, and manufacturing standards.
  • Set, and monitor the performance of the site against standards and targets in areas such as manufacturing efficiency, cost control in both production and products, reliability and availability, legal compliance, capital spend and human resource management.
  • Develop and implement a variety of operating policies and procedures (in conjunction with corporate subject matter experts) to ensure that the site meets it current and future production targets and quality standards.
  • Allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity and manage costs.
  • Executing evaluations of possible investments in technology, capital, equipment, systems, or other assets that will enhance the site’s production capabilities.
  • Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of functional and operational managers or other professionals to ensure that the site meets its established targets and standards.
  • Be active member of Global Fabrics Operations leadership team.

To Succeed In This Role, You Have

  • Master’s degree preferably in engineering.
  • 7-10 years work experience in global environment.
  • Proficiency in English and Finish language. Other languages are an asset.
  • Deep understanding and knowledge of Lean Management.
  • Knowledge of HSE legislation and experience working in production environment.
  • Ability to lead change, and see the big picture with attention to details.
  • Good problem-solving and decision-making capability.
  • Proactive and flexible team leadership and people management skills.
  • High level of commitment and proactive approach.
  • Ability to travel.

In addition, you will in this position act as the location head for Yrittäjänkatu site to lead the common workplace topics and development of Yrittäjänkatu location.

If you have the confidence to be able to succeed in this position even if you don’t fulfil all these requirements, don’t hesitate to apply. We are always looking for diversity and talent.

We Offer

We offer you an extremely exciting, varying and challenging job, with the opportunity to truly impact Valmet operations. You will have a key role in our organization with high visibility to internal stakeholders and good development opportunities in a global industry.

Additional Information

Did we catch your interest? To apply, please fill out our electronic application form with your CV and salary request as soon as possible but no later than October 2nd, 2025. We will review applications already during the application period and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found, so we encourage you to apply soon!

For further information, please contact Sami Remmi Vice President, Fabrics [email protected] or call on Friday September 26th, between 13-15 (Finland time zone), +358405428459.

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Wiktoria Miedzińska, Recruiter

[email protected]

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Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. www.valmet.com/careers
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