
Superintendent - Stora Enso Oyj - Kouvola, Finland
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Job Description
Stora Enso Anjalankoski Oy Anjalankoski plants consist of a paper mill producing book, special newsprint and magazine paper, a cardboard mill producing folding boxboard for consumer packaging, as well as fiber and energy production. We belong to Stora Enso's Cartonboard business area and employ about 450 professionals in their field. We are looking for a Superintendent for a permanent employment contract to be responsible for the finishing operations of the cardboard mill. You will lead the competitive and stable production of finishing and develop safety and performance in the long term through daily management and continuous improvement. Success in the position requires several years of experience in managing a production department. Ability to build cooperation with different functions of the plant, act in internal customer and supplier interfaces and cooperate smoothly with other stakeholders. You are responsible for: Production operations of the cardboard mill's finishing; Systematic development of safety, quality, delivery reliability and production efficiency of finishing; Production capacity planning and management based on key figures. Who are we looking for? We promote a culture of positive action in everyday life and are looking for a person who acts according to these principles: ambition, flexibility, analytical skills and accountability. We are looking for a holistic and practical superintendent who takes ownership of the finishing production and leads it decisively in everyday life and development. The role is broad and requires the ability to listen to staff, act independently and make decisions and put things into practice. You will succeed in the position if you enjoy being close to production, lead people clearly and safety-oriented and build performance in the long term using data and key figures. We expect from you: University degree such as M.Sc. Tech; Several years of experience in managing a production department; Experience in developing safety culture and daily management; Financial understanding and ability to lead operations using key figures; Experience of Lean thinking, continuous improvement or similar operating models; Good people skills and smooth communication with different stakeholders; Fluent Finnish and English language skills. How can you apply for the position? Apply for the position by submitting your application through our recruitment system by 30.8.2026. For more information about the position, contact: until 12.8.2026 HR Manager Anne Ruohoniemi anne.ruohoniemi@storaenso.com or tel. 0400 363 583; from 13.8.2026 Production Director Harri Suur-Hamari, harri.suur-hamari@storaenso.com or tel. 040 055 1406. Questions regarding the recruitment process can be sent to Anne Ruohoniemi, anne.ruohoniemi@storaenso.com. Please note that the recruitment process may include pre-employment checks, such as background, reference and health checks and a drug test.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Remote - Global | 40 |
| Oulu, Finland | 25 |
| Varkaus, Finland | 23 |
| Helsinki, Finland | 19 |
| Imatra, Finland | 18 |
| Heinola, Finland | 9 |
| Kouvola, Finland | 9 |
| Kalajoki, Finland | 6 |
| Uimaharju, Finland | 6 |
| Stockholm, Sweden | 6 |
| Joensuu, Finland | 6 |
| Oulainen, Finland | 5 |
| Kristiinankaupunki, Finland | 4 |
| Lahti, Finland | 3 |
| Tornio, Finland | 2 |
| Karlstad, Sweden | 2 |
| Kemi, Finland | 2 |
| Joutsenoo, Finland | 2 |
| Ruokolahti, Finland | 1 |
| Kitee, Finland | 1 |
| Hamina, Finland | 1 |
| Kuusamo, Finland | 1 |
| Grums, Sweden | 1 |
| Vaala, Finland | 1 |
| Inkeroinen, Finland | 1 |
| Kokemäki, Finland | 1 |
| Pudasjärvi, Finland | 1 |
| Anjalankoski, Finland | 1 |
| Savonlinna, Finland | 1 |
| Kotka, Finland | 1 |
| Liminka, Finland | 1 |
| Pieksämäki, Finland | 1 |
| Warszawa, Poland | 1 |
| Viitasaari, Finland | 1 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 1 |
| Nurmes, Finland | 1 |
| Parikkala, Finland | 1 |
| Suomussalmi, Finland | 1 |
| Remote - Finland | 1 |
| Veitsiluoto, Finland | 1 |
| Iisalmi, Finland | 1 |
| Kemijärvi, Finland | 1 |
| Ilomantsi, Finland | 1 |
| Siilinjärvi, Suomi | 1 |
| Joutseno, Finland | 1 |
| Paltamo, Finland | 1 |
| Fors, Sweden | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialist | 26 |
| Forestry Expert | 13 |
| Maintenance Technician | 13 |
| Production Operator | 8 |
| Forestry Specialist | 8 |
| Operator | 6 |
| Manager | 6 |
| Maintenance Engineer | 6 |
| Maintenance Worker | 4 |
| Production Worker | 3 |
| Research and Development Specialist | 3 |
| Logistics Manager | 3 |
| Engineer | 3 |
| Logistics Specialist | 2 |
| Condition Monitoring Technician | 2 |
| Researcher | 2 |
| Manufacturing Worker | 2 |
| Logistics and Warehouse Worker | 2 |
| Office Tasks | 2 |
| Healthcare Professional | 2 |
| IT Support Specialist | 2 |
| Worker | 2 |
| Data Scientist | 1 |
| Energy Compliance Manager | 1 |
| Summer Internship | 1 |
| Process Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Forester | 1 |
| Automation Engineer | 1 |
| Sales Manager | 1 |
| Environmental Manager | 1 |
| Sales Engineer | 1 |
| Transport Specialist | 1 |
| Process Worker | 1 |
| Process Operator | 1 |
| Electrical Installation Supervisor | 1 |
| Property Engineer | 1 |
| Data & Digital Manager | 1 |
| Forklift Driver | 1 |
| Support Technician | 1 |
| Mechanical Installation Supervisor | 1 |
| Design Assistant | 1 |
| Automation Project Engineer | 1 |
| Resource and Service Coordinator | 1 |
| Electrical Automation Technician | 1 |
| Research & Innovation Project Manager | 1 |
| People & Culture Manager | 1 |
| Head of Commercial | 1 |
| Production Supervisor | 1 |
| Category Manager | 1 |
| Project Engineer | 1 |
| Operations Support Manager | 1 |
| Administrative Assistant | 1 |
| Support | 1 |
| Shift Manager | 1 |
| Head of Procurement Excellence & Strategy | 1 |
| Laborant | 1 |
| Project Manager Supply Chain | 1 |
| Data Analyst | 1 |
| Packaging Design | 1 |
| Specialist | 1 |
| Tampereinen ahtaustyöntekijä | 1 |
| Reliability Engineer | 1 |
| Finance Professional | 1 |
| Supply Chain Analyst | 1 |
| Security Guard | 1 |
| Senior Business Controller | 1 |
| Energy Trading Manager | 1 |
| Research Engineer | 1 |
| Koneapulainen | 1 |
| Temporary Worker | 1 |
| Process Improvement Specialist | 1 |
| Business Controlling & AI Summer Trainees | 1 |
| Production Director | 1 |
| Summer Job | 1 |
| Purchasing Manager | 1 |
| Quality and Food Safety Specialist | 1 |
| Editor | 1 |
| Terminal Officer | 1 |
| Mechanical Maintenance Technician | 1 |
| Sales and Customer Service Manager | 1 |
| Logistics Worker | 1 |
| Planner | 1 |
| Finance Trainee | 1 |
| Installer | 1 |
| Sales Controller | 1 |
| Electrical Maintenance Engineer | 1 |
| Sales Director | 1 |
| Intern | 1 |
| Shift Engineer | 1 |
| Investor Relations | 1 |
| Machine Operator | 1 |
| Marketing Assistant | 1 |
| Customer Service Representative | 1 |
| Puunpurkaja | 1 |
| Information Technology Support | 1 |
| Head of People & Culture | 1 |
| Environmental and Certification Specialist | 1 |
| Production Planner | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 87 |
| Intern | 19 |
| Mid-level | 14 |
| Manager | 9 |
| Senior | 5 |
| Entry-level | 1 |
| No People Management | 1 |
| None required | 1 |
| Specialist | 1 |
Stora Enso Oyj appears in 216 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Remote - Global, Oulu, Finland, and Varkaus, Finland.
About
Includes details from the Finnish Trade Register.
Julkinen osakeyhtiö
Manufacture of paper and paperboard
Financial Overview (2024)
Stora Enso Oyj was unprofitable in 2024 with revenue of €2631.0M and a profit margin of -0.1%.
Data shown is based on historical job postings from our database.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Manage production operations of the cardboard mill's finishing
- Systematically develop safety, quality, delivery reliability, and production efficiency in finishing
- Plan production capacity and manage based on key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Lead competitive and stable production
- Develop safety and performance through daily management and continuous improvement
Requirements
- University degree (e.g., M.Sc. Tech)
- Several years of experience in managing a production department
- Experience in developing safety culture and daily management
- Financial understanding and ability to lead operations using KPIs
- Experience with Lean thinking, continuous improvement or similar models
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluency in Finnish and English
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
MastersRecruitment Process
- 1Application via recruitment system
- 2Potential video interview
- 3Potential aptitude tests
- 4Background checks
- 5Reference checks
- 6Health check-up
- 7Drug test
