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You will coach leaders and teams at the gemba, build local capability and help ensure that new ways of working are owned and sustained by the line organization.\nYour Responsibilities\nImplement Shop Floor Management, daily management, KPI routines and structured escalation at roll-out sites.\nCoach mill leaders, supervisors, operators, and change agents through observation, practice and feedback.\nBuild practical Lean and problem-solving capability through learning sessions, DOJO activities and project waves.\nHelp teams use data, direct observation, and structured methods such as A3, PDCA, Kaizen, or 8D to solve problems.\nSupport disciplined performance management by connecting KPIs, ownership, actions, and follow-up.\nEnable practical adoption of digital, analytics and AI solutions that simplify work and strengthen decision-making.\nAssess maturity, document learning and support readiness for future mill roll-outs.\nWhat we are looking for\nSolid experience in Operational Excellence and continuous improvement tools and their practical applications in industrial environment as well as experience in manufacturing transformations.\nStrong practical Lean expertise, including daily management, visual management, leader in standard work and structured problem-solving.\nProven ability to implement new routines, coach others, and build ownership close to operations.\nConfidence in using operational data and supporting the adoption of digital tools, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.\nUniversity degree in Engineering or another relevant technical field.\nFluent English and Finnish; Swedish is considered an advantage. 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