
Operations Manager, Load and Haul
Sandvik Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Turku • 🇫🇮 Finland
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Responsible for Production, Purchasing, Production planning, EHS, and Quality for equipment and batteries at Turku Supply
- Ensure customer orders are delivered on time and at agreed quality level
- Develop leadership capabilities within the supply organization and foster team growth
- Manage preparation and execution of production plans aligned with organizational objectives
- Manage and develop factory capacity to meet current and future production demands
- Lead management and development of factory resources, optimizing workforce and material utilization
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on efficiency, quality, lead time, OTD, NWC, and cost control
- Oversee net working capital management including raw material inventory and WIP
- Support development of EHS practices and ensure compliance with local/global EHS, Finance, and HR guidelines
- Manage and enhance overall factory performance and lead KPI development
- Collaborate with production units (Chanqzhou, Seremban, Camarillo), local/global Sourcing, Sales and Marketing, Product Offering
Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to inspire and guide teams
- Collaborative approach and ability to work across functions and cultures
- Solid understanding of production management and principles
- Familiarity with production development methods (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Solid understanding of the FOD process
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Time management, prioritization, and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with reporting tools (plus)
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Finnish
Benefits
- fair and rewarding benefits
- many different career options
- inclusive, equal, and open-minded culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
production managementproduction planningEHS practicesLeanSix SigmaFOD processKPI developmentnet working capital managementraw material inventory managementWIP management
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationinterpersonal skillstime managementprioritizationflexibilityresilience