Operations Manager, Industrial Power Distribution, Joensuu - Granlund Oy - Joensuu, Finland

Are you an expert in industrial electrical design ready for the next step in your career? Our department needs a leader – a visionary business growth driver and inspiring supervisor. Our industrial services are in strong growth. Our excellent reputation, long-term customer partnerships, and straightforward daily work open interesting opportunities for developing your team and growing our business. Would you like to write the next chapter of our department? We are in good progress and would like to have you on board! Your main tasks include leading our department’s operational activities, being responsible for results, and guiding your team along the growth path. Leadership here is service-oriented. You primarily serve your team, ensuring they have everything needed for success. You will have a few group managers as direct reports and ensure their success in their leadership roles. You will ensure sufficient resources and capabilities to meet current and future customer needs, taking ultimate responsibility for getting things done and finding solutions even in complex situations. You will naturally participate in sales and customer work, maintaining continuous dialogue with various stakeholders, partners, and experts. You are an active communicator – it is natural for us and we are known for it. You will also actively participate in management team work, development of our department’s operations, and the entire Granlund industrial services development. Our current department head is moving to a new role and can mentor you if needed. Risto is also happy to network with you now on LinkedIn. Our industrial services and future: Our planning services for industry and energy are growing. We have good conditions for profitable growth: long customer relationships, broad expertise across several planning fields, and the ability to offer comprehensive solutions to industrial operators. Customer turnover is low, which indicates success and trust-building. You will also build growth through these relationships. Over 400 specialists in industry and data centers work around you. You will bring leadership and maintain our encouraging culture. Our community is free of unnecessary bureaucracy and hierarchy. Decisions are made where they impact – including your role. Successes are shared, and leadership takes responsibility. Would you like to learn more about our industrial services and your future colleagues? Here is more info. We are a profitable, domestic, growing company where people enjoy working. Our reputation as an employer is genuine. We have retained the agility and humanity of a smaller company. You will have the opportunity to learn new things and grow your team, which will also grow and succeed. You will see people’s growth stories and development up close, which is very rewarding. As our business develops, new career paths open for you. We want to support your goals. You will have a visible and impactful role, building and developing your own department, recruiting, and motivating your team. You will not build success alone; you will have a capable, supportive, and encouraging supervisor. We all share a desire to move forward. If you seek new solutions, aim for excellent results, and enjoy the journey, our workplace is unique. Regarding salary: we estimate a monthly salary of €6,000–€7,000, influenced by your skills, profile, and potential match. About you: you have substantial experience in a company providing services to industry. You may not need to be an expert in industrial electrical distribution but have worked in projects and/or design. The most important thing is your people-oriented leadership and service skills. You can motivate and inspire your environment. You are an active communicator and approachable supervisor. You react to situations and are present when on site. You can also recognize customer needs and build trustful relationships. Experience in procurement work is beneficial. Education: at least a technical college degree (AMK), and additional leadership studies are a plus. Your English skills will be useful in our international environment. Next, we would like to hear about you. You can apply by sending your application and CV by August 31, 2026. Even though the application period is longer in summer, we review applications already during the process, considering our holiday schedule. If you have questions about the role, its goals, or working with us, Risto is happy to answer. You can reach Risto Kuosmanen by phone (Mon–Tue 14–16) at 040 627 9150 or by email, except between August 3–16. For recruitment questions, contact Anna Palmgren at 040 523 1757 from July 27, Mondays and Thursdays 12–14, or by email.