Section Manager – Finishing

Our Employee Journey At Ovako, we believe that work is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to be part of something meaningful. We foster an open and friendly atmosphere where every individual is valued and where there are opportunities for personal and professional development. Many of us find satisfaction in knowing that our work contributes to making the world a better place. As a Nordic global leader in sustainable steel, Ovako is not just a workplace, it is a community that shapes a better future. While some might call us modest, the truth is that we understand real change starts with ourselves. Join us on this journey of change, where nature's beauty is just around the corner. Be a catalyst for positive change at Ovako. Do you want to help take Finishing to the next level? We are looking for someone who is driven by improvements, likes to make things happen, and wants to develop both production and working methods together with the team. As a section manager in an operational and business-close role, you will have a key position in creating a more efficient, stable, and future-oriented operation where lean, daily management, and continuous improvements are a natural part of everyday work. About the Role You lead daily operations within Finishing and Dispatch with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency. You work closely with Team Leaders in Finishing and Dispatch. The role is operational and close to production – you are where the action happens, driving the work forward together with the group and creating engagement around goals, KPIs, and improvement work. Within Finishing, dispatch is also an important part of the operation. You collaborate with other parts of the business to actively develop processes, eliminate disruptions, and find smarter and more efficient ways of working. There are great opportunities here to influence and contribute to the next step in the section's development. You are part of the PU management group where you collectively take shared responsibility for the site's development, collaboration, and results. Examples of Tasks Lead and follow up on daily production together with the group Actively work with lean, 5S, pulse meetings, and continuous improvements Monitor and analyze KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency Drive efficiency improvements in processes, working methods, and production flows Coordinate and plan daily operations together with other departments Provide operational support to production during disruptions and quality issues Participate in and drive improvement and investment projects Work closely with Maintenance and the Six Sigma team to improve operational reliability and process performance Ensure that routines and standards are followed within quality, environment, and safety Manage personnel matters such as staffing, development conversations, and competence development Contribute to an engaging and inclusive work environment with clear communication and collaboration Who Are You? We believe you have experience from production in process industry and thrive in a role where you combine leadership with operational presence. You don't need to have held a large management position before, but you have a drive to develop operations, create structure, and bring people along in change. You are a person who: likes to work close to operations enjoyed being present in daily operations and production is curious about improvements and efficiency enjoyed working with people and creating engagement works in a structured and solution-oriented manner has good collaboration and communication skills is motivated by following up results and driving development through KPIs and daily management We would like to see that you have experience with: Lean and improvement work Production management and planning Working with key figures and follow-up Process industry and production flows Collaboration across department boundaries Application We work with continuous selection, so please submit your application as soon as possible. The application deadline is September 15, 2026. Welcome with your application! About Ovako Ovako is a leading producer of clean, high-quality specialty steel for the bearing, transportation, and manufacturing industries. Our steel is manufactured from 97% recycled material and enables strong and lightweight solutions with world-leading low carbon footprint. With approximately 2,500 employees and a turnover of 900 million euros, Ovako operates in over 30 countries. The company is a subsidiary of Sanyo Special Steel and part of Nippon Steel Corporation, one of the world's largest steel producers. Our purpose is clear: Together we create steel for a sustainable society. www.ovako.com, www.sanyo-steel.co.jp, www.nipponsteel.com, Ovako Company Video

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