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October 4, 2024
Valmet Inc.
Järvenpää
OTHER
Director, Operational Excellence
Are you ready for new challenges and take the next step in your career? Here is your chance to show your skills!
We are looking for a Director, Operational Excellence in our Rolls and Workshop Services Business Unit to drive profitable business growth, technology offering and global operational effectiveness. Rolls and Workshop Services extends from roll reconditioning and new roll technology to upgrading and reconditioning of pulp & fiber line equipment, as well as efficiency projects, intelligent roll solutions and preventive maintenance. With over 25 service centers around the world, our committed team of specialists provides a dedicated global service that is close to the customer.
The primary responsibilities include leading the global Operational Excellence team, R&D and Intelligent Solutions development.
Head of Operational Excellence will be part of the BU Management Team and will be working actively in the global matrix organization.
In addition, Head of Operational Excellence is responsible for:
In addition, Head of Operational Excellence is responsible for:
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Sharing globally operative and technology knowhow (rolls, covers and fiberline equipment services) within BU operations
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Supporting technology units in launching new solutions
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Best practice implementation with area workshops
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Strategic development of reportable product levels at global and area level
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Manage and develop global processes and CI actions
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Develop and execute an Operational Excellence Roadmap aligned to BU strategy
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Concept owner for end-to-end delivery process in BU
In partnership with other stakeholders in ROL Business unit and Area Organizations:
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Manage global footprint of products under responsibility area
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Strategic Investments
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Support in M&A proposals
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Resource sharing / cross-utilization
The position can be located in Järvenpää ( Tikkurila Q1/2025 onwards ), Jyväskylä or Tampere.
What are our expectations to you?
The position as a Director, Operational Excellence requires both strong knowledge of quality and project management and continuous improvement and experience with quality tools and standards as well as Lean tools (Green Belt or higher is an advantage).
Also to be successful in this position, we expect you to have the following qualities:
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Continuous improvement and first-time right mind-set
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Energetic individual with strong leadership qualities to drive productivity improvements
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Customer orientation and solid business acumen
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Demonstrated track record improving key Operations KPIs in machinery industry, preferably in services business
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At least 10 years of relevant experience, including some years of managerial experience
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Proven success in a matrix, multi-cultural, international environment
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Excellent motivation and attitude, and ability to achieve results under pressure
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Ability to quickly build relationships and achieve results both individually and as part of a team
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Proven ability to effectively manage change in a complex environment
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Effective written and oral communication skills in English along with presentation, negotiation skills
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Willingness and ability to travel on an international basis
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Bachelor's degree in a related field required with a Master’s degree preferred
We offer
We offer you a challenging leadership position and a great opportunity to influence the success of the service business. Our working environment is team-oriented, international and inspiring. We encourage and value an innovative culture that suits development minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment full of opportunities! Our local benefits include comprehensive occupational health care, lunch benefit, personnel fund, sport, and culture benefits.
Additional information
For more information about this position, please contact Tiina Olkkonen, Vice President, Rolls & Workshop Services tel. +358 40 1927088 on Thursday October 10th, at 9:00-10:30 a.m. If you are ready to go forward on your career, send your application with your CV in English via the link provided as soon as possible but no later than 21st October 2024.
We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a Smoke-free Workplace.
When everything works together
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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