Process Manager, Production

This recruitment is carried out anonymously.

Metsa Group continues to renew. As a continuum of Metsä Group process harmonization, we are running a ERP+ project where we are replacing our old enterprise resource planning systems with a new SAP S4 Hana solution and upgrading other related systems. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and experienced

PROCESS MANAGER – PRODUCTION

to join our production development team at Metsä Tissue and to reinforce our ERP+ project team.

What is the job that awaits you?

As a Process Manager you will be responsible for our production processes in the ERP+ project. You will for example be working with manufacturing execution system (MES) related changes and the deployment of our new ERP system.

Together with your colleagues from Production Development team you will also coordinate the development portfolio of our production processes and ensure that the activities are supporting the business processes.

The chosen person will get a first-hand opportunity to develop a common Metsä Group ERP solution together with other Metsä Business areas and group processes. In addition, you have an opportunity to get pervasive understanding of Metsä production processes, operations and systems. Giving a good basis for further process and system development in the long run.

In this role you will report to Metsä Tissue Development Director, Production and your main locations can be one of Metsä Tissue mill locations, Tampere or  headquarters at Espoo.

Responsibility areas:

• Working as production representative in the project organization in different stages of the project
• Collecting and communicating business requirements and prerequisites in the project
• Implementing harmonized manufacturing processes
• Ensuring fluent flow of information among different stakeholders
• Ensuring successful change management on your own responsibility area
• Reinforcing information transfer from ERP+ project to business areas
• Designing and coordinating the preparation of training materials to production organizations
• Validating and confirming the readiness of the implementation process
• Continuing to develop processes and systems

What are we expecting of you?

We expect previous experience in production processes’ operational and/or development functions. You must have development orientated attitude and strong understanding of manufacturing execution. Previous experience in the wood products industry is considered an advantage, as is experience with automation systems. Management of entities, independent problem-solving ability, desire to evolve and develop are primary in this position. Interaction, change management and negotiation skills, the ability to see things through and responsible thinking are important to succeed in this position.

We expect good written and spoken English skills. We also expect good IT skills and experience in utilizing and developing them.

The position requires willingness to travel.

Career in the new era at Metsä Group

An international growth business – build a successful career At Metsä Group. The forest industry is a prime example of the bioeconomy and circular economy, and shows the way to the future. Megatrends such as urbanisation and rising living standards are driving Metsä Group’s business and the shift to renewable fossil free raw materials. With us, you’ll get to develop future skills, business and products with a long-term perspective, together with our top professionals. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges.

Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it. 

We offer our employees a wide range of fringe benefits, including comprehensive occupational health care, and extensive training and development opportunities. To support wellbeing at work, we encourage our employees to take advantage of culture, sports and bicycle benefits.

Metsä Group has a hybrid working model. In this position, part of the work can be done remotely.

Enter a new era in your career,​ welcome to Metsä Group!​

Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works

This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.

Recruiters have access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview.

Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.

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Would you like to know more? Contact us!

Because the application process is anonymous, we don’t record any information about people who contact us. So don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process itself. For more information about the position, please contact Development Director, Mikko Hänninen. You can reach Mikko by phone (+358 50 5929373) best on June 26th between 10-12, on July 1st between 13-15, on July 2nd between 9-11, on July 8th between 10-12 and on July 22nd between 10-12.

What happens next?

Click on the link below to apply. Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your cv and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received.

The application will be open until 31.7.2024. We wish you the best of luck!