Chief Production Officer

Join the future of sustainable shipping with Norsepower!

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey in the heart of maritime innovation Norsepower a pioneer in sustainable shipping solutions is bringing sails back to shipping and saving the planet at the same time. We are now seeking an experienced and strategic leader to become our first Chief Production Officer and a new member of the senior management team reporting directly to the CEO.

Norsepower Rotor Sail (NPRS) harnesses the wind to maximize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions of ships. NPRShas a proven track record of successful operation since 2014. Norsepowers project services cover all phases from sales to project delivery and operational support. Each project is planned according to the clients needs and preferences.

As a Chief Production Officer your main responsibility is to optimize the global Norsepower Rotor Sail productionprocessto ensure our operational excellence. This includes:

• Managing and developing the production organization.
• Coordinating production andpurchasing operations and SCMacross EuropeChina and upcoming production hubs.
• Conducting grouplevel production planning analysing production costs and surveilling Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
• Administering and evaluating production performance in collaboration with Team Leaders and Factory Directors
  
• Ensuring outputs meet required quality standards
  
• Strictly following Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policies.

Additionally in the role of CPO you will be closelyinvolved in optimizing the OrdertoDelivery process. Also you will bean essential contributor to the product management program and related development initiatives.

The successful candidate is expected to work in Dafeng China for the first three months of employment to ensure the successful launch of the local production. After that there is an option to workin another location that allows easy access to our headquarters in Helsinki Finland or to continue working in China.

Requirements

• Proven track record in managing international heavy industry production processes and operations
• Experience in product creation programs and product management in general project management beingan additional asset
• Successful production launch record preferably in China
• Experience in building production organizations
• Proficiency in purchasing and material management and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong experience in quality management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for managing international teams as well as maintaining strong relationships with different stakeholders
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel and stay up to 3 months in China initially.

We offer you

• Challenging and meaningful work in the evolving cleantech industry.
• A possibility to contribute to a more sustainable future.
• A chance to get exposure to the exciting world of international cleantech.
• Continuous learning opportunities allowing you to grow and develop professionally.
• Full support of a highly motivated team.
• Flexibility in working conditions allowing you to enjoy a worklife balance that suits your lifestyle.
• Employee benefits including lunch telephone sports & culture and a possibility to participate in a stock option program.

For more information about the role andrecruitment process please contact CHRO Mervi Siikala ator via email at

Set sail on a career path where innovation meets opportunity and apply now! Please submit your CV and motivation letter in PDF format via our application system by April 28 2024 at the latest.

We recommend applying as soon as possible as we will proceed with potential candidates already during the application period.