Manager, Operations Excellence

Finnair Oyj

Finland
Not specified, but likely hybrid based on industry norms.
Project management and change management skills
Continuous improvement kaizen implementation experience
Cross-functional team leadership capabilities
Finnair is seeking a Manager of Operations Excellence to enhance supply chain efficiency and drive continuous improvement initiatives within their Technical Operations division. The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills and experience in the aviation industry, particularly in logistics and process development

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on enhancing material availability, steering suppliers, and improving cost efficiency within the aviation supply chain.
  • Candidates will lead cross-functional process improvement projects and create KPI management systems for operational teams.
  • Finnair offers a culture of professional development with benefits including travel perks, Epassi wellness support, and sickness fund insurance.

Matching Summary

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Finnair is seeking a Manager of Operations Excellence to enhance supply chain efficiency and drive continuous improvement initiatives within their Technical Operations division. The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills and experience in the aviation industry, particularly in logistics and process development.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Project management and change management skills
  • Continuous improvement Kaizen implementation experience
  • Cross-functional team leadership capabilities
  • Analytical and commercial mindset
  • End-to-end process optimization expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Aviation industry logistics experience
  • Spare part operations background
  • Aircraft maintenance process development
  • Supplier steering experience
  • Self-analytics proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in suitable field or equivalent knowledge
  • Experience in logistics or materials handling preferred
  • Fluency in Finnish and English required

Work Rights

Not specified

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