Finishing Process Engineer
Job Summary
Would you like to join a global growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values trust and be trusted achieve together renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!
Greetings from your future manager
If you thrive in a dynamic environment enjoy challenging the status quo and have a passion for continuous improvement wed love to hear from you. Were looking for someone who is proactive solutions-focused and eager to identify opportunities to improve processes drive efficiency and contribute to a collaborative team. If youre motivated by meaningful work and enjoy making a positive impact we encourage you to apply - Frank Alleven Finishing Manager Global Operations
What you will do
- Promote and support behaviors consistent with our Safety Principles
- Assure a safety conscious work environment including JHA review and implementation and safety walks
- Overall ownership of improvements surrounding Safety Quality Service and Productivity
- Ensure products are produced correctly and consistently meeting given specifications supported by SOPs and IT-tools
- Write standard operating procedures to revise current procedures or when new procedures are needed
- Process evaluation and improvements in the finishing department including slitting rewinding packing material handling and warehouses
- Evaluate run-ability of materials make or recommend process changes to improve overall outcomes
- Responsible to evaluate and qualify new products and product transitions in the finishing department
- Lead continuous improvement projects including but not limited to Lean Six Sigma projects. Must have analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset
- Attend customer visits when necessary to identify issues and work toward resolution
- Process development and coordination of maintenance of the finishing and material handling machinery in cooperation with the maintenance team and Finishing Manager
- Working with the quality department to resolve customer claims and to development and support of our Corrective Actions/Preventative Actions process
- Support Other tasks specified in the Quality Management System
- Maintain appropriate documentation related to processes performance etc. analyze as appropriate to determine and capitalize on best practices
- Perform all duties in full compliance of all laws safety and environmental regulations and in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures
- Perform all duties consistent with the Roles and Responsibilities defined in the companys OHS Standards and Guidelines
Who you are
- You have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree in Engineering along with exposure to a manufacturing environment (preferably in the paper or paper converting industry)
- You have a good understanding of the mechanical requirements of relevant machinery preferably modern hightechnology systems
- You have demonstrated strong analytical and logical problemsolving skills along with creativity inventiveness and initiative
- You are proficient in MS Office applications and production systems
- You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- You are able to function effectively as a member of a team
- You have experience working in project teams and exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodologies is preferred
This is what we offer to you
- A meaningful job:We have an inspiring purposeWe renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
- A caring community:Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and thewell-beingof our support the work-life balance of all our employees.
- Development opportunities:We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international multi-businessorganizationoffering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
- Responsible employer:Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious science-based sustainability targets in all areasfrom climate changemitigationtoenhancingbiodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
- Comprehensive benefit package: UPMs benefit package includes medical dental and vision insurance paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Salary range: 73000 to 99000 USD / annually
UPM offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
- Health insurance: comprehensive medical dental and vision plans
- Other insurances: disability coverage life and AD&D insurance
- Retirement plan: 401(k) with company match and employer retirement contribution
- Paid time off: 64 hours of paid time off; 40 hours of paid time leave; 11 company holidays
- Bonus: annual performance-based short-term incentive plan
- Other: professional development opportunities
Benefits are updated annually and plan level eligibility requirements may apply.
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Additionalinformationabout the position
This positionis located inDixon.
The position holder will report toFrank Alleven.
How to apply
To apply pleasesubmityour CV and cover letter byJuly 15 2026. Please note that we accept only applicationssubmittedthrough our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received and you may be contacted before the application deadline.
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This job description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.
UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
UPM business
UPM is a material solutions company renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres advanced materials decarbonization solutions and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15800 people worldwide with annual sales of approximately 10.3 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
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