Operator - UPM - Remote - Global

Would you like to be part of an international and growing company working every day towards a more sustainable tomorrow? If yes, UPM could be the right place for you! We are pioneers in the development of renewable products and enable responsible choices for companies and consumers. Sustainability is also reflected in us as an employer – our goal is to offer a meaningful and significant UPM experience to our employees globally. Our values – trust and be trustworthy, results together, and innovate boldly – are the foundation of our operations. Let’s renew everyday life together, towards a future independent of fossil raw materials! Read more about us as an employer at upm.fi/ura We are looking in Leuna for the next possible start date an Operator / deputy shift supervisor (m/w/d). Greetings from the manager: “We are commissioning the world’s most advanced biorefinery in Leuna. In our state-of-the-art, fully automated production facilities, you will extract biochemicals from sustainably grown deciduous wood for manufacturing recyclable everyday objects and materials. Become part of our future-oriented business area and develop your skills in an innovative and exciting work environment. UPM invests in the sustainable chemistry of tomorrow – and in you.” - Falko Keck, Production Manager What you will do: Participate in commissioning new plants as well as prepare, set, test, and perform water rides. Independently monitor and operate a defined plant area in full continuous shift operation, including control of production and quality parameters and troubleshooting. Conduct regular inspection rounds, identify and eliminate operational disturbances, and support maintenance and shutdowns. Ensure occupational safety, environmental protection, order, and cleanliness, and take samples for the operating laboratory. Your additional tasks in the role of deputy shift supervisor: Lead, motivate, and develop the shift team and ensure smooth information flow. Independently control and monitor production processes in shift operation. Check quality, quantity, and compliance with production and order schedules. Coordinate and support maintenance measures and external service provider readiness. Support in resolving damage cases, process disturbances, and cross-area production flows. What you bring: Completed training as an industrial master (m/w/d) in chemistry or equivalent experience, with several years of experience in the chemical industry. Strong chemical-technical understanding and manual skills. Good knowledge of QLS and PLS systems and process control systems. Logical, analytical, and structured working style. High flexibility, resilience, and assertiveness. Good team and communication skills. Positive leadership qualities, experience in employee management, and business management knowledge. Willingness to work 12-hour shifts in a full continuous shift system. What we offer: 12-hour shifts with 2 free weekends per month. JobBike and fitness offers via Hansefit. Safety and well-being: We care for each other and our colleagues’ well-being. The safety of our employees is a priority so that everyone ends the day healthy and goes home. A job that means something: We are proud to produce high-quality, sustainable products for our customers worldwide. Team spirit and commitment are the foundations of our great community. Development opportunities: We offer exciting opportunities to expand your knowledge and develop personally throughout your career. Responsibility for people and the environment: Responsibility is at the center of our actions. We have set ambitious sustainability goals and always strive for more. Together, we shape everyday life for a future without fossil raw materials! Additional information: Attractive and fair pay with performance-based salary adjustments. 13.5 months’ salary. Participation in company success through a bonus system. Company-funded pension scheme. Comprehensive onboarding. Supportive management. High safety standards. Varied and interesting work in a sustainable, future-oriented business area. Interested? We look forward to your online application! Please submit your application documents (CV, cover letter, certificates). The recruitment team at UPM HR Service Center is available for questions (careers@upm.com; +49 4963 401-1522). Please note we only accept applications submitted through our online application system. UPM is a material solutions company transforming products and entire value chains with a broad portfolio of renewable fibers, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and graphic papers. Our sustainability performance has been recognized by third parties including EcoVadis and Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate worldwide and employ around 15,800 employees with annual revenue of about €10.3 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM Next Generation Renewables is a strategic growth area driving the industrial scaling of bioeconomy. We produce advanced, wood-based alternatives to fossil raw materials, helping customers reduce emissions, meet sustainability goals, and strengthen their competitive edge. Our pioneering biorefineries in Lappeenranta (Finland) and Leuna (Germany) convert sustainably sourced wood and industrial waste into renewable fuels and chemicals, such as renewable glycols, lignin-based functional fillers, renewable diesel, and bio-naphtha. We accelerate the transition to circular, fossil-free value chains and set new standards for sustainable materials. UPM – we renew the everyday. More information at www.upm.de Follow UPM on X | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram #UPM #materialsolutions #WeRenewTheEveryday