Plant Director – TNT production site (Pori), FORCIT Group

Forcit Consulting Ab; Pori; On-site; EUR 100 000 - 125 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Pori is seeking an experienced Plant Director to lead the start-up and operations of their new TNT production site. The role involves establishing the organization and processes to ensure safe and efficient production. Key responsibilities include leading the factory team, managing operations, and ensuring compliance with standards. This opportunity contributes directly to enhancing security in Europe. Apply by 24 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully leading people and operations.
• Solid leadership experience in production or manufacturing.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Establish production site organization and secure operational readiness.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the factory team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Manage production operations, resources, and budgets.
• Drive efficiency and productivity initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and performance.
• Represent the company locally in stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Proactive leadership

Education

Relevant technical education

Job description

Plant Director – TNT production site (Pori), FORCIT Group

We are now looking for an experienced and hands-on Plant Director to lead the start-up and operations of our new TNT production site in Pori. Your mission is to establish the organization, processes, and ways of working that ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. Production is planned to start in 2028.

As Plant Director, you will have overall responsibility for the site and its performance – including people, safety, quality, delivery, and cost. In the initial phase, your focus will be on building the operational readiness: onboarding and developing the team, implementing processes, and creating a strong culture. Once production is running (approx. 60–70 employees), you will lead daily operations and drive continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Establishing the production site organization and securing operational readiness
• Leading, motivating, and developing the factory team
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Managing production operations, resources, and budgets
• Driving efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and performance
• Represent FORCIT locally in communication and stakeholder relationships

We believe you have:

• A proven track record of successfully leading people and operations through investment projects, commissioning, or factory start-ups
• Solid leadership experience in production or manufacturing
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• A hands-on, proactive leadership style
• Relevant technical education

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of establishing and growing a new production site that supports FORCIT Defence Business. You will combine operational leadership with process development, make a tangible impact from day one, and contribute directly to our long-term success.

By joining us, you will also take part in building a stronger and safer future for Finland and Europe, strengthening the security of supply and resilience of European defence.

Once operational, the plant will be an important component of military security of supply in Europe.

How to apply:

We are conducting recruitment in cooperation with JFP Executive Search Oy. For more information, please contact Senior Partner Heikki Vahtera, JFP Executive Search, on Wednesday 15 October between 9:00–11:00 or Monday 20 October between 14:00–16:00, tel. [phone].

Please apply by 24 October 2025 by sending your application with attachments to [e-mail]. Use the subject line: “FORCIT Plant Director”.

A security clearance and a drug test will be conducted for the selected candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement:
FORCIT is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.