Operations Improvement Specialist

We are looking for an Operations Improvement Specialist to drive Ljusne sawmill’s journey towards operational excellence, where leadership is the greatest driver for success. Your location will be in Ljusne and you will work in Wood Products Division. You will report to OI Manager in the Wood Products division.
Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. Our fiber-based materials are renewable, recyclable and fossil free. Our solutions offer low-carbon alternatives to products based on finite resources. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow.
Career for a better climate. Every day.
As an Operations Improvement Specialist you are enable continuous improvement of department productivity and Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) through support, coaching and taking care of the improvements. You Provide hands-on continuous improvement support in the production lines.
Main areas of responsibilities:
· Enable continuous improvement of department productivity and OEE in line with the decided targets
· Provide daily hands-on support in production lines for continuous improvement of the department safety, quality and productivity
· Ensure systematic implementation, accuracy and regular follow-up of production data and KPIs in the department
· Lead department production improvement activities
· Closely support the operator maintenance activities on department level
· Collaboration and best practice sharing
What we offer
With our values, “Lead and Do What’s Right”, we endeavor to set an example in all aspects of our business as well as sustainability. We dare to take the initiative and constantly ask ourselves what more can we do, what can we do better.
Qualifications
In order to succeed in this role, you have at least 3 years of practical production process experience and Technical background. You have experience or high willingness to learn how to implement continuous improvement thinking, routines, methods in the department. You have project management skills and you are used to drive to get things done proactively. Scientific problem-solving and root-cause thinking and fact-based, data-analysis skills is needed. You have strong communication skills and ability to collaborate. You communicate fluently in Swedish and English, both verbal and written.
To continue to drive a strong culture we are looking at a number of behaviors in each individual which is based upon our leadership themes set forth for driving our renewable materials agenda:
· Customer Needs; Keeps up-to-date with market factors impacting our business and enhance or invent new products and solutions, always considering the customer and consumers perspective.
· Business Acumen; Clear understanding of key financial and productivity metrics driving business value across our business as a whole. Has the ability to make decisions quickly on the basis of incomplete information and takes responsibility for own decisions.
· Do what’s right; Takes responsibility for Stora Enso being a global company that is ethical, safe and free from harassment and discrimination. Acts as an example of Stora Enso’s values and Code of Conduct – in difficult times as well as good times.
· Inspire & Motivate; Inspires team members in believing in the way forward and encourages a collaborative & communicative working environment. Actively seeks to understand the key motivators of others with the aim to make them grow and perform.
· People Management; Builds a team of talented individuals with clear roles and responsibilities, while continuously promoting a learning culture. Sets challenging goals and provides both team and individuals with the opportunity to develop and impact the business.
Additional information
We work with the recruitment process on an ongoing basis, so apply as soon as possible, but no later than 16th of January. Hiring manager Peter Regnell, +46 70 222 6879, peter.regnell@storaenso.com is happy to answer your questions about the position. Other questions can be directed to Recruitment Specialist Jessica Barse, jessica.barse@storaenso.com. We accept applications submitted only through our recruitment system written in English.
The Wood Products division is the largest sawn wood producer in Europe and a leading provider of sustainable wood-based solutions for the construction industry. Our growing Building Solutions business offers building concepts to support low-carbon construction and eco-friendly designs. We develop digital tools to simplify the designing of building projects with wood. We also offer applications for windows, doors and for packaging industries, and our pellets provide a sustainable heating solution.
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