About this role
- Completed University degree, M.Sc.in Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar. - At least 5 years of technical/industrial work experience in paper industry or with fiber based materials. - Skills in general operations management. - Know-how of end-to-end process analysis, modelling and simulation. - Understanding of automation and related technologies. - Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies. - Project Management, HSE management and change leadership. - Engaging and open in communication. - Fluent in speaking and writing professional Swedish and English. - Handy IT skills (MS Office, business systems, production control systems). The process engineer leads improvement and development activities within production to secure product stability and runnability at the plant. He/she initiates the implementation of sound engineering and process controls, continuous improvement techniques to enhance product quality, production efficiencies and cost structure. The work is done in close collaboration with production operational leaders, and the Quality, TCS, R&D and HSE functions. Key tasks and responsibilities: - To identify, prioritize, and lead both operational and technical improvement programs in production. - To use Lean methodology to drive sustainable improvements (e.g. safety, quality, reliability of equipment, waste, productivity). - Track process and machine changes and record modifications in documentation and drawings. - To develop and spread a high level of know-how and expertise in manufacturing processes, techniques, tools (e.g. SPC, design for experiment, statistics) to keep at the state of the art. - To propose, promote and lead innovative manufacturing technologies for new products. - To assist the operational team in case of severe technical issues, update the troubleshooting guide accordingly, teach and train operational employees to act independently. - To understand and adapt best practices from benchmarking leading companies. - To apply local health, safety and environment laws/ regulations and Ahlstrom-Munksjö standards applicable to his/her function and to ensure that these laws and standards are complied. - Collaborate with global and local colleagues to reach goals and financial targets. - Participate in scheduled on-call duty. When needed serve as interim production manager. - Bring personal competence and inspiration to develop the team and processes. Ahlstrom-Munksjö is a global leader in fiber-based materials, supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. Our mission is to expand the role of fiber-based solutions for sustainable everyday life. Our offerings include filter materials, release liners, food and beverage processing materials, decor papers, abrasive and tape backings, electrotechnical paper, glass fiber materials, medical fiber materials and solutions for diagnostics as well as a range of specialty papers for industrial and consumer end-uses. Our annual net sales are about EUR 3 billion and we employ some 8,000 people. The Ahlstrom-Munksjö share is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki and Stockholm. Ställdalen Paper Mill develops and produces non-wowen fiber materials for hygiene, automotive, furniture and agricultural applications. We operate with two production lines and the mill has a strong development, lean and work safety agenda involving all 150 employees.