Packaging & Paper Operations Consultant

McKinsey & Company; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Helsinki seeks an experienced operations professional to lead end-to-end improvements across paper & packaging manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain. You will partner with client leadership and frontline teams to diagnose gaps and drive productivity, sustainability, and long-term capability building.

This on-site role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence at multiple levels while delivering tangible

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the paper & packaging industry, with deep operations exposure.
• Experience across Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Product Development.
• Strong organizational skills and independent task execution.
• Excellent data-driven decision making and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Bridge strategic vision with shop-floor execution in paper/packaging settings.
• Partner with client leadership and frontline teams to tackle complex operational challenges.
• Diagnose performance gaps, model productivity levers, and lead change initiatives.
• Develop actionable recommendations grounded in data and validate with plant leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Communication (English)

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Undergraduate degree

MBA/PhD preferred

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Helsinki seeks an experienced operations professional to lead end-to-end improvements across paper & packaging manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain. You will partner with client leadership and frontline teams to diagnose gaps and drive productivity, sustainability, and long-term capability building.

This on-site role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence at multiple levels while delivering tangible