Lead - Production Operations
Nokia · Posted Oct 7
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
Nokia's production operations function is responsible for manufacturing operations, production process optimization, and efficient resource utilization to deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations. The role combines people leadership, operational excellence, and engineering expertise within a global manufacturing and high-volume production environment. This lead position drives continuous improvement initiatives, oversees day-to-day production activities, leads engineering and operational projects, and contributes to strategic decision-making.
What you will do
- Lead and manage day-to-day production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved.
- Plan and optimize workforce allocation, shift operations, and resource utilization to meet business and customer requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational performance.
- Analyze production metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to resolve operational challenges.
- Develop and implement production processes, policies, and best practices to support business objectives.
- Lead engineering and operational projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, quality, and timeline expectations.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 18 plus years of proven experience in production management, manufacturing operations, or industrial engineering environments.
- Expertise in production planning, resource management, process optimization, and operational performance improvement.
- Proven leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills with experience leading teams.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading engineering projects, change management initiatives, and cross-functional improvement programs.
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and working within global manufacturing or high-volume production environments.
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of manufacturing systems, production KPIs, quality management, and process control principles.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Nokia
Nokia Corporation is a multinational telecommunications, information technology, and network equipment provider that delivers critical infrastructure solutions across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Known for its historical roots and ongoing global presence in connectivity, the company enables advanced network automation, AI-optimized data center infrastructure, and 5G/6G technology for communications service providers and enterprises worldwide.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 78005 employees
- Founded
- 1865-05-12
- Location
- Espoo, Finland
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology and AI Officer
President of Network Infrastructure
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