Manager - FeCr Plant Maintenance and Asset Management

We are looking for a Maintenance and Asset Management Manager to take overall responsibility for maintenance and asset management at our Ferrochrome Plant in Tornio. This is a significant leadership role in a complex industrial environment where safety, reliability, operational performance, and continuous improvement go hand in hand. You will lead a skilled organization, work closely with the plant leadership team, and have a direct impact on the long-term performance and development of the plant. Reporting to the VP, Ferrochrome Plant, you will be a member of the plant management team and contribute to shaping priorities and decisions across the operation. What you'll be doingIn this role, you will lead the maintenance and asset management function and ensure that the organization is well positioned to support both current operations and future development.Your responsibilities include:Leading and developing the maintenance and asset management organizationDriving a strong safety culture and ensuring safe ways of workingImproving equipment reliability, availability, and overall asset performanceManaging operating budgets and contributing to longer-term planningCoordinating major maintenance activities, investments, and improvement projectsDeveloping processes, competencies, and ways of working within the functionSupporting the achievement of production, quality, environmental, and cost targetsBuilding strong cooperation across functions and stakeholder groups (production, engineering, procurement, and external partners) What we're looking forYou are a people-oriented leader with a solid technical foundation and a genuine interest in developing both performance and teams. You know how to balance operational priorities with longer-term improvement and can build trust across different stakeholder groups. We believe you bring:A degree in Engineering or another relevant technical fieldExperience in maintenance, reliability, asset management, or industrial operationsPrevious leadership experience and a track record of developing teams and individualsUnderstanding of maintenance and reliability practices in an industrial environmentExperience in budgeting, planning, and project executionStrong communication and collaboration skillsFluent English and Finnish skills Experience from the heavy process industry is an advantage Why this role?This position offers the opportunity to lead an important function in one of Europe's largest integrated metals industry sites. You will work with experienced professionals, influence key operational decisions, and play a central role in improving plant performance and reliability.For someone who enjoys combining people leadership, technical challenges, and continuous improvement, this role offers both responsibility and the opportunity to make a visible impact. Interested?We look forward to hearing from candidates who are motivated by leading people, improving performance, and helping build a safe and reliable operation.Please submit your application and CV by October 4, 2026. For further information about the position, please contact Teijo Södervall, VP – Ferrochrome plant, email teijo.sodervall@outokumpu.com.