Manager, Fibre Development (f / m / d)

Metsä Tissue creates a cleaner every day. We are one of the leading tissue paper suppliers in Europe to households and professionals and one of the leading greaseproof paper suppliers globally.

Our brands are Lambi, Serla, Mola, Tento, Katrin and SAGA. With production units in five countries, we employ around 2,450 people. We promote a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion. In 2022, our sales totalled EUR 1,2 billion. Metsä Tissue is part of Metsä Group.

This recruitment is carried out anonymously.

We are currently looking for a

MANAGER, FIBRE DEVELOPMENT

to join our Innovations team in Finland or Germany, with possible locations including Raubach, Kreuzau, Espoo, Tampere or Mänttä, in a permanent position.

As Manager, Fibre Development, you will play a key role in optimizing basepaper recipes and quality as well as cost efficiency across Metsä Tissue's European mills. You will lead fibre-related projects, support strategic planning, and contribute to the development of sustainable and innovative tissue products. In this role, you will report to the VP, Innovation.

Your main responsibilities include :

• Driving fibre and base paper development projects across our European mills, with a focus on improving paper recipes, quality, and cost-efficiency
• Developing fibre properties such as grammage, strength, water absorption, and softness through on-site testing and implementation
• Collaborating closely with sourcing to plan global fibre supply
• Executing international development projects related to products, processes, and fibre technologies
• Working in close cooperation with mills and corporate operations on new refiner technology investments and their implementation
• Developing new fibre treatments or qualities for tissue products in collaboration with external research partners
• Monitoring intellectual property rights and following up on relevant patents within your area of responsibility
• Keeping up with market trends and technological developments
• Contributing to strategic planning and providing background information for assortment development
• Collaborating with the sustainability team on life cycle assessments
• Generating ideas for new, innovative products or product concepts based on customer needs
• A degree in papermaking, engineering, wood science and technology, or a related technical field
• Experience working in paper mills, particularly with refining processes and paper machines
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and tools (e.g. Six Sigma)
• A proven track record in leading development projects, preferably in an international environment
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with fluency in English
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
• Willingness to travel across Europe as part of your role

An international growth business – build a successful career At Metsä Group. The forest industry is a prime example of the bioeconomy and circular economy, and shows the way to the future. Megatrends such as urbanisation and rising living standards are driving Metsä Group's business and the shift to renewable fossil free raw materials. With us, you'll get to develop future skills, business and products with a long-term perspective, together with our top professionals. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges.

Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.

Metsä Group has a hybrid working model. In this position, part of the work can be done remotely.

Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!