Project Manager, Production Operations

Orion Corporation; Oulu; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Corporation seeks a Project Manager for a two-year fixed-term role at Fermion’s production plant in Oulu. You will drive development initiatives and harmonize operating models across Oulu and Hanko to improve collaboration and efficiency.

You will analyze processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, and implement practical solutions that support long-term business needs while ensuring benefits are realized in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical or scientific degree and strong analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and drive development initiatives to support production operations.
• Develop and harmonize production equipment cleaning processes and related documentation.
• Coordinate development of controlled substance handling processes.
• Strengthen collaboration between production, QA, and laboratory functions.
• Lead development projects from concept to implementation and ensure benefits.

Skills

Project management

GMP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Finnish fluency

Education

M.Sc. in Engineering

Relevant scientific field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Honeywell MES

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager for a two-year fixed term position at Fermion’s production plant in Oulu. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a demanding GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, developing processes and harmonizing ways of working across our production sites in both Oulu and Hanko towards more aligned operating models.

To succeed in this role, you will build a strong understanding of current processes, operating models and stakeholder interaction, identifying opportunities to improve collaboration and operational effectiveness. Working closely with stakeholders from different functions, you will get insights to utilize, transforming these into practical solutions and new ways of working that support Fermion’s long-term business needs. You will ensure that improvements deliver clear benefits and become part of everyday operations across the production organization.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for planning and driving development initiatives that support production operations across our manufacturing sites. Your key responsibilities include:

• Developing and harmonizing production equipment cleaning processes, including implementation of new ways of working as well as developing related documentation.
• Coordinating the development of controlled substance handling processes
• Strengthening collaboration between key stakeholders groups (production, Quality Assurance, laboratory functions).
• Driving implementation and continuous improvement of 5S practices across the organization.
• Leading development projects from concept to implementation.

What you can expect from us

We offer you interesting and diverse tasks, as well as thorough onboarding and support to help you succeed in your role. You will also have the opportunity to grow and expand your expertise throughout your career.

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/.

What are we looking for?

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A relevant technical or scientific degree (e.g. M.Sc. in Engineering, Engineer, or M.Sc. in a relevant scientific field)
• Strong ability to understand complex environments, see the bigger picture, and quickly adapt to new processes and ways of working in a changing manufacturing environment
• A cost-conscious and business-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify efficient and practical solutions
• A structured, proactive, and self-driven approach to work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and sites
• Fluent written and spoken English and Finnish skills
• Willingness to travel between our production sites in Oulu and Hanko

Considered as an advantage

• Experience working in production or laboratory environment
• Experience in leading cross-functional development and process improvement projects
• Familiarity with operating in a GMP-regulated environment
• Strong IT skills, including experience with SAP S/4HANA, the Honeywell Manufacturing Execution System, or similar production management systems
• Proven experience in leading development or process improvement projects

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.