5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, particularly in EMS or supply chain operations.
Proven leadership in managing supplier performance across key metrics.
Experience with product transfers and operational stabilization processes.
Strong commercial acumen in pricing and cost analysis.
Excellent risk management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams globally without direct authority.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering.
Responsibilities
Act as the main operational link between the EMS factory and Nokia teams.
Take ownership of all Nokia products at the assigned site, ensuring factory performance meets standards.
Develop and implement effective manufacturing solutions within the supply chain.
Ensure transparent reporting on cost, quality, and operational performance.
Manage site capacity and collaborate on capacity decisions with the Global Supply Manager.
Oversee product transfers through industrialization and ramp-up phases.
Drive continuous cost improvement and support quarterly pricing activities.
Lead performance reviews and corrective actions when targets are not met.
Benefits
Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
Health and dental benefits
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance and AD&D coverage at 2x base pay
Optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance
Paid time off for holidays and vacation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Plan
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
Full Job Description
Job Description
You ensure that MI BG products can be manufactured effectively within Nokia's supply chain manufacturing footprint and take end-to-end leadership and accountability for factory performance against Nokia standards.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary operational interface between the EMS factory, Nokia site teams and Nokia stakeholders, in close collaboration with the Collaboration Manager.
Own all Nokia products manufactured at the assigned site and take leadership and accountability for EMS factory performance against Nokia standards.
Develop and implement manufacturing solutions that enable MI BG to operate effectively within the supply chain manufacturing footprint.
Ensure transparent reporting and fact-based governance of cost, quality, delivery and operational performance across the EMS site.
Manage site capacity and support capacity decisions together with the Global Supply Manager.
Act as the receiving site's business owner for product transfers through industrialization, ramp-up and stabilization.
Support quarterly pricing activities and drive continuous cost improvement for assigned cost elements.
Initiate BATs for Nokia product-specific assets, testers, tools, non-recurring engineering, rework and overtime.
Drive risk mitigation, operational efficiency and robust, validated business continuity plans.
Lead structured performance reviews, corrective actions and cross-functional escalation when site results deviate from agreed targets.
Qualifications
You have:
Strong experience in EMS manufacturing, supply chain operations, factory governance or a comparable operational leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to lead supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity and yield.
Experience with product transfers, industrialization, production ramp-up and operational stabilization.
Commercial acumen in pricing, cost analysis, productivity improvement, Capex and asset-related decisions.
Strong risk-management, problem-solving, stakeholder-management and escalation skills.
Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
Required years of relevant experience: 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing
Required degree or equivalent qualification: Bachelors degree or equivalent in engineering
MAIN TARGETS & KPIs
Capacity
Cost intensity
Delivery performance
Product yields
Capex
About the Team
Some of our benefits in US:
Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
Health and dental benefits
Short-term disability, and long-term disability
Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Plan
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
The above benefits exclude students.
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About Nokia
Nokia is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company. The company was founded in 1865 and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers in the world. Nokia's products include mobile phones, smartphones, and network equipment, among others. The company is committed to innovation and has a strong focus on research and development. Nokia is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America.
