Quality/EHS Manager

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

At Fiskars’ Billnäs factory in Western Uusimaa, we produce Fiskars’ well-known scissors, axes, snow tools and forged products with around 200 employees. We are looking for a

Manager,  Quality, Environment, Health, & Safety (QEHS), who will provide leadership for the implementation and development of QEHS standards and procedures and will partner with Billnäs factory leadership on compliance, project management, reporting matters and related QEHS management issues.

This role will actively participate on the site leadership team work in the areas of planning, QEHS governance, auditing, management systems, best practice sharing, compliance initiatives and governmental/regulatory reporting. Primary purpose of this position is to grow the safety culture to achieve world class QEHS performance and tactically deploy the strategy and vision for the factory. Effectively execute strategy to elevate safety and environmental performance to world-class levels.

Main responsibility areas:

• Strategic goals: Responsible for achieving a strategic framework for QEHS objectives aligned with group-level objectives. Defining factory action plan and program with the occupational safety and health delegates and ensuring their implementation.
   
• Metering and follow-up: Accountable for setting, monitoring and continuously improving factory safety culture for all employees and leadership team members. Setting targets on KPI’s for QEHS and run an active performance management dialogue to ensure these KPIs are met:

• Report H&S KPI framework within factory and ensuring that escalation policy is adhered
• Monthly reporting of safety including but not limited to details on any LTI (Lost Time Injury)
• Report environmental performance numbers

• Compliance: Responsible for encouraging and monitoring of safety and environmental activities at factory to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and to align management on safety and environmental standard methodology. Ensuring operational procedure compliance with ISO regulations (knowledge of and FSC regulation standards), including conducting ISO audits. Act as factory management representative in QEHS systems as well as for management systems.
   
• Working environment: Leading investigations of field safety incidents, accidents and issues, as well as leads the local occupational safety committee. Participates in developing factory 5S and lean activities.
   
• Cooperation: Active cooperation with local team leaders, leadership and production as well as with other Fiskars sites and group level QESH community.
   
• Training: Planning training materials for QEHS, managing, developing and coaching colleagues and other stakeholders in QEHS. Provides information, technical guidance on health, safety and quality issues to our entire organization.
   

What you’ll need to succeed:

We expect strong commitment in developing the QEHS matters and you drive through improving processes and performance. Suitable background would be Bachelor or Masters degree in related field as well as minimum of 5 years of directly related experience. In addition it is an advantage if the candidate has experience in working in industrial environment, thus has natural interest in engineering,  manufacturing processes as well as towards technology development. Project management and process design skills are also relevant. As a person you are a good communicator, have attention to details and you communicate fluently in Finnish and English, both written and verbal.

What we offer:

Opportunity to work with the oldest company in Finland (we celebrated the 375th anniversary last year), known for its rich history and excellent products. In addition you would have a diverse and flexible job where you can develop professionally. To support you in your job you would have professional and supportive work environment. We believe that our salary package is fair, together with employee benefits package (e.g., comprehensive occupational health care services, opportunity for health fund, ePassi benefit, bicycle benefit, own gym at the plant, personnel discount from own products and possibility to join MyFiskars share savings program).

In case you have further questions about the role, you are welcome to call us:

21.5. at 14-15, Olle Löfgren (interim QEHS manager, KAM Forged products), tel. 040 511 1664 or 27.5. at 15-16, Merja Laitinen (HR Manager), tel. 0400 687 212.
 

We are eagerly awaiting your application. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your CV today! Apply latest June 6th. We are committed to protecting your personal data, so we only accept applications through our career website.

Last day of application:

2025-06-05

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At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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