Senior Manager, Automation

Fazer’s strategic ambition is to strengthen its position as the number one FMCG brand in Finland and to develop leading positions in the other Nordic countries. Consumer-driven innovations, on-trend categories and foodtech contribute to reaching the strategic targets of the company. As part of executing the strategy, our plan is to invest in a new state-of-the-art confectionery factory located in Lahti. The investment would meet future consumer expectations and environmental requirements and improve working conditions and the competitiveness of domestic production.

We are now looking for an experienced and motivated

Senior Manager, Automation

to support our journey in building a new world-class confectionery factory.

As a Senior Manager, Automation, you will

• plan and lead the automation design work in new site project at basic & detail engineering phases
• be responsible for designing plant-specific solutions
• be responsible for reviewing and achieving the agreed engineering quality, cost, and schedule
• manage the external design offices for automation solutions and all internal groups e.g. Supply, Service and Product Management to facilitate successful design, delivery, and installation of equipment, commissioning ramp up at Lahti plant
• define and create Fazer Confectionery standards for automation
• be responsible for finding the world's best automation solutions and to implement those into practice

Why this is a unique opportunity?

You will be working in a supportive and welcoming environment, surrounded by colleagues who will inspire you to be your best. In this position, you will have a ones-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build our iconic brands and to develop our new growth strategy.

What it takes to succeed in this role?

We appreciate you to have high motivation and drive to design and build something completely new and unique with us. We definitely want to hear from you if you have

• minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in automation systems, technology, process, and services
• competence in several areas of automation, electrical, instrumentation and related engineering
• master’s degree or equivalent experience; Process Automation, Computer Science or Engineering are preferred
• ability to work under stress and uncertainty
• excellent communication skills in English, Finnish is an advantage
• proactive mindset with project management and leadership skills
• strong experience in electrical schematics, P&ID diagrams, power and control electrification for industrial plants, electrical commissioning experience
• understanding of engineering tools: PDM, AutoCAD, EPLAN and applicable PLC programming environments (Siemens TIA portal, Allen-Bradley)
• know-how of plant level automation systems

Excited?

If building a new world-class confectionery factory is your cup of tea, please leave your application no later than August 7, 2022.

For further information, please contact Christian Lindgren, Operational Excellence and Safety, tel. +358 40 827 6213, on July 22 at 12-14 or Psycon Consultant Laura Nissilä, +358 20 710 1271 on Thursday, July 14 at 12-13.

We also have another position, Senior Manager, Maintenance Development, open. Please see this link: https://psycon.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_A&jid=1290

Our founder Karl Fazer was a fearless pioneer who brought people new ideas and inspiration from all over the world. We want you to experience the Northern magic Fazer creates.

Join us in creating the food of the future.