Technical Department Manager

Do you have experience in developing maintenance processes? Are you able to lead change through TPM principles? This is an excellent opportunity for you to join us in a role as Technical Department Manager. In this role, you will lead a highly dedicated team of 7 people whilst playing a vital part in developing our maintenance operations at our site in Kuopio, Finland.

Your role

As Technical Department Manager, you will lead and develop our maintenance operations to support the factory in Kuopio in meeting the SQDCIP targets(Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory & People).  You will manage a team of 7 people, consisting of production technicians and machine operators.  Reporting directly to the Factory Manager, the scope of the role is to develop the maintenance processes at the site in Kuopio. You will be responsible for successfully implementing TPM principles whilst ensuring productivity improvement at the Kuopio factory. You will drive positive transformation throughout the site, build and mentor effective teams and drive employee engagement, involvement, and development. Safety, Quality and Productivity will be at the heart of all you do.

What your impact will be
 

• Develop the maintenance processes by implementing TPM principles
• Lead change in our maintenance operations
• Ensure that the maintenance team has the required resources, skills and tools to meet the targets
• Ensure that the activities of the maintenance team are aligned to the needs of the production
• Establish department procedures whilst mentoring the team to adopt modern manufacturing practices & behaviours (including 5S, TPM, Standard Work, Problem Solving and daily accountability)
• Increase machine uptime and reliability
• To ensure adherence to all Compliance, Health and Safety standards and operate with integrity at all times
• To live by the JELD-WEN Values and lead by the JELD-WEN Leadership Model, to build businesses ethically and safely, to invest in people, to inspire customers through innovations, to deliver on our promises and to improve every day
   

What you'll need to succeed
 

• Several years of experience in leading maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment
• A degree in Engineering or an equivalent vocational qualification
• Sound knowledge of TPM principles and LEAN methodologies
• Proven leadership abilities
• Experience in the implementation of a maintenance system
• A continuous improvement mindset and self-driven
• Experience with project management and change management
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Fluency in written and spoken Finnish and English is a prerequisite for this role

Why join us

We are passionate about doors and are one of the world's largest manufacturers in this field. If you want to join us, we provide an international environment, a high level of flexibility, great potential for personal development and the opportunity to impact our business.

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

About JELD-WEN

Founded in 1960, Jeld-Wen is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 21,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminium windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodelling of residential homes and non-residential buildings. 

JELD-WEN Finland is a door specialist that develops, manufactures and sells visually and functionally high-quality interior doors, exterior doors, sauna doors and sound- and fire-insulated doors for new and renovated homes and public spaces. The products are marketed in Finland under the Swedoor brand.

Next steps
 

Submit your application and CV as we will interview suitable candidates as they apply. For more information, you are welcome to contact Antti Rinkinen, Factory Manager, at +358 40 655 1031.  

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