Manufacturing Excellence Specialist

Are you passionate about improvement work and have a coaching approach? Join Outokumpu and help us create a world that lasts forever!
In the role as Manufacturing Excellence Specialist, the main focus is to support and coach Avesta Operations in the implementation of Manufacturing Excellence strategies and focus areas with the goal to streamline and improve within operations. The role involves a close collaboration with the responsible plant and stakeholder management to ensure an equal/harmonized way of working.
Responsibilities:
Be the local expert and role model for the Manufacturing Excellence tools
Support and contribute to the development of the improvement work within Avesta Operations through process control and implementation of the Manufacturing Excellence tools including 5S
Drive the process and work to identify improvements in the business and implement Outokumpu Production System (OPI)
Train employees in Manufacturing Excellence tools such as Six Sigma and LEAN
Participates in various relevant networks and participates in Outokumpu's global network for Manufacturing Excellence
Drive and lead improvement projects
Follow up ongoing improvement projects and coach other project managers for progress

Qualifications:
Master’s degree of engineering focused in mechanical, material, manufacturing, industrial economics or equivalent
Previous experience working in similar role or industry/production is advantage
Six Sigma and/or LEAN certifications is highly valued
Project management and willingness to lead continuous improvement projects
You thrive by innovation and have a proactive mindset, with capacity to be systematic and have a helicopter perspective
Very good ability to communicate, cooperate & coach colleagues and stakeholders
Fluent in Swedish and English (written & verbal) is required

We offer you:
Privilege to take part in a sustainable business, leader in the industry
Growth & Learning
Autonomy and a lot of room for creativity
Local benefits

We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in Outokumpu. We make every effort to ensure all employees feel welcome and that they are equally heard and have equal opportunities.

Interested?
If this role aligns with your vision and values, please submit your application and CV before the 15th of November via our career platform SuccessFactors. The interviews take place continuously during the application period.
Questions
For more information about the role, please contact Christer Larsson, Head of Asset Management by e-mail at c.larsson@outokumpu.com
For questions about your application, please contact Julia Enström, HR specialist Recruiter by e-mail julia.enstrom@outokumpu.com.
For Swedish applicants, Union representatives: Patrik Sundell (Unionen), +46(0)70-0881011. Gunnar Lindstrand (Sveriges Ingenjörer), +46(0)70-0881957.
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