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Manager Technology & Engineering

 Kirkniemi Mill

The Kirkniemi mill in Lohja produces approximately 750,000 tonnes of high-quality magazine papers annually, which are used in publications around the world. Kirkniemi employs approximately 550 paper industry professionals from production to product development. At sites own maintenance department works 90 people and 15 project and design professionals in  T&E team. As our present T&E Manager moves to lead Central T&E department –  we are looking new leader for our local team.

Task description

As a Manager of T&E department you are responsible of technological and production process development of Kirkniemi site. Investment and long term planning with responsibility of yearly investment budget are core of your role. Efficient project management combined with strict crip of economical and safety aspects ensure your success with co-operation of our suppliers, production departments and maintenance.  Major expenditure projects needs your attention - as well done pre- studies and economical pay back calculations justifies our progress to be the best publication paper mill in the world. Natural part of successful projects is to fulfill our commitment towards safety, sustainability, environment, laws and quality in everything what we do.

As your team is packed with true project  professionals  – it is your responsibility to take care of their safety and wellbeing – simultaneously you look over the safety of everybody who are participating to the improvement process of  the Kirkniemi site. Professional development of your team as well bringing the latest technological breakthroughs is essential to make our production efficient.  You are skillful negotiator and good co-operation with your team and suppliers is natural for you. With your professional background you are able to help other departments to full fill their goals.  You are good with networking among our other production sites worldwide and central T&E.

Supporting success in the tasks

• Education, such as Masters of Science in engineering e.g process technology, machinery or electrical/automation
• Previous work experience in the project management
• Initiative, activity, positive attitude towards development and resilience to pressure
• Good communication, co-operation and interaction skills
• Smooth use of information systems and preferably SAP
• Good oral and written skills in English and Finnish. All other languages are asset.

We offer you

Kirkniemi paper mill is the world's largest producer of printing papers, offering you opportunities to develop yourself. In your work, you are able to create new ways of working at  great mill and work community. Your work location will be located in Kirkniemi, Lohja  but you can also be hybrid when agreed.

We take care of our personnel comprehensively, offering various staff benefits, hobby clubs, a gym located at the mill and Mehiläinen health care which is located at the mill site.

Learn more about the task

Further information is available from the recruiting manager Simo Virolainen 050 535 7897 or simo.virolainen@sappi.com

To reach Simo for sure he has appointed time especially for you by phone at 12.11.2024  from 10.00 to 12.00 o’clock and 19.11. from 13.00  to 14.00 o’clock

 Applications via Sappi Career Portal  by 24.11.2024.  We will proceed to interviews already during the application period as soon as suitable candidates are found.

A prerequisite for the continuation of the employment relationship of the person selected for the position is a suitable statement on the employment inspection and a successful drug test during the probationary period.

Diversity enables us to unlock the full potential and competence of our personnel. We encourage diversity of thought to foster successful collaboration and innovation.  Inclusion is part of our company culture, where everyone feels valued and works together with success. All qualified applicants will be considered, regardless of background and personal qualities.