Are you ready to lead the future of our quality management? Are you the superstar in continuous improvement? Do you have what it takes to crystallize processes in project business? If yes, this opportunity is for you!

We are looking for a Senior Manager / Manager, Global Quality Management to lead our Global Quality Management team in Pulp & Energy Business Line. In this position, you will focus on enhancing Quality Management through tight collaboration with P&E’s global organization. You are a result-driven key player driving Valmet’s performance forward to achieve excellence in quality processes and assure we meet our quality expectations. In this position you will navigate and cooperate with Valmet’s international matrix organization and its various stakeholder groups globally. You are the proud owner of our Business Line’s continuous improvement, management system development and internal and external audit processes and portfolios across the globe. Our current main locations are in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, India and China.

Your Responsibilities include:

• Leading our global Quality Management team. As a line manager you will be responsible for overseeing resource allocation, promoting wellbeing and facilitating competence development within your team.

• Developing and implementing strategic annual development actions of quality processes and practices in Pulp & Energy Business line, as well as driving selected development projects on Valmet level

• Overseeing the management system, including maintenance, development, implementation, communication and training related to processes.

• Owning and managing our portfolio of external and internal audits – including performing internal audits and addressing the audit findings

• Driving continuous improvement – providing support and training to organization, facilitation of root cause analyses and value stream mappings, and supporting with Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) analyses and reporting. Secure the appropriate processes and practices for learnings from incidents.

• Lean strategy development and implementation

• Fostering active collaboration between the global quality management team, Process Owners of business processes as well as other relevant stakeholders in within Pulp & Energy  Business Line and Valmet organizations

Expectations:

To be successful in this role you should have:

• Minimum 10-15 years’ experience in Quality Management. Project Management understanding is considered a benefit.

• A suitable master’s degree including quality related courses and good understanding of business processes.

• Knowledge of Lean methodology as well as experience and formal training in lean skills and root cause analysis methods.

• Excellent knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards with sufficient auditor competences. Lead Auditor Qualification is recommended.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English along with training, presentation, and negotiation skills

• Ability and skills to motivate internal and external stakeholders to deliver quality in global matrix organization and elevate our quality management processes.

The role demands strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities within a global matrix organization. You are dedicated to consistently upholding the highest standards of personal quality and HSE.

We offer:

In this position you have a great opportunity to work with a global industry leader in truly international environment. At Valmet you can leave your mark in the success of the organization and grow professionally with our multiple opportunities for personal development. You won’t be left alone as you will have the support of your team characterized by collaborative working methods towards common goals and focus on bringing our customer performance forward.

Additional information:

If you are interested in taking the next step on your career path, send your application together with your CV by February 16th, 2025 via the link provided. For more information about this position please contact Suvi Reinikka, Director, HSEQ by mobile +358 50 317 3715, available on Thursday February 6th at 11:00 - 12:00 (Finland, EET) or Monday February 10th at 11:00 - 12:00 (Finland, EET).

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