Lean Process Development Manager, Forest Division

We are looking for a Lean Process Development Manager to drive process excellence in Forest Division and take an active role in process development together with our country units in Finland, Sweden and Baltic. Your location will be either Sweden, Finland or Baltic and you will be working in Forest Division. You will report to SVP Innovation and development.

Career for a better climate. Every day.
Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction and paper, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. Sustainability and responsible business practices are deeply embedded in our strategy.

About the position
As a Lean Process Development Manager we expect you to quickly grasp a view of the current as-is situation. Together with the management and country units create a balanced process development roadmap supporting the Forest Division strategy. You will be responsible to identify and analyze business process to be improved and apply the Lean principles across the Forest Division. Your tasks also include to improve operational efficiency by plan, develop and implement process solutions and identify risks and issues in business processes and systems.


Other responsibilities:
• Initiate and drive systematic definition and follow-up of relevant KPIs in processes
• Support and continuously improve the development of end-to-end KPIs reflecting customer demand, customer experience performance and supply chain responsiveness.
• Initiate and drive problem solving, when deviations occur
• Support and drive an environment of continuous improvement
• Drive the idea management in Forest Division with WeNovate software
• Coordinate audit plans and follow-ups in Forest Division

What we offer
We believe that our employees are key to our success. We offer a total rewards package to engage our employees, including elements such as compensation, employee benefits, professional development, growth opportunities, recognition and wellbeing. Joining us, you will get to be a part of the journey Stora Enso is on – transforming from a traditional forest industry company, into a renewable materials growth company.

Who we are looking for
We are looking for strong lean and process experience with good ability to create and develop process excellence culture. As a person you are a good leader and communicate efficiently with various stakeholders and handle changes and challenges in a professional manner. You are good at solving problems and analytic. This position requires travelling.

Skills and qualifications required in this role:
• You communicate fluently in English, both written and spoken
• Have an academic degree
• Strong experience (minimum 5-7 years) in process development preferably in multiple business environments
• Practical experience in lean tools and in implementing lean principles
• Experience in working with ERP systems
• Experience of driving continuous improvement
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools
• Practical skills in process and value stream mapping
• Experience of driving continuous improvement
• Practical skills in analyzing and interpreting process data

Our culture and work towards a more sustainable future is based on these themes which, we hope, will resonate with you as well:

• Create customer value: Demonstrates drive to create value for our customers by understanding their needs and our capabilities.
• Drive Business Performance: Demonstrates the ability to translate strategy to action by making decisions, delivering results and proactively looking for new business opportunities.
• Do what's right: Lives by and stands up for our values. Treats everyone fairly and respectfully and acts with integrity according to our Code.
• Inspire and motivate: Inspires and motivates by providing a clear direction towards a compelling future, offering clarity and support along the journey.
• Manage and Grow: Ensures delivery and value whilst nurturing performance, diversity and inclusion.


Additional information
We work with the recruitment process on an ongoing basis, so apply as soon as possible, but no later than November 27, 2022. Questions can be directed to Recruitment Specialist Matilda Bernthson, Matilda.bernthson@storaenso.com . We accept applications submitted only through our recruitment system.

What happens after you apply?
To prepare yourself for our recruitment process, please explore the page provided: https://www.storaenso.com/en/careers/applying-for-a-job


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