VP, Smelting

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 06/16/2026

We are seeking an experienced Vice President, Smelting, for our Minerals business area at Metso.

As Vice President of the Smelting business line at Metso, you will be responsible for the performance and growth of our smelting equipment and solutions business for the Mining and Metals industry. You will lead a great global team and manage business performance, product offering and development, delivery, and business development. You will contribute to Metso’s success by ensuring we develop and deliver high-quality smelting solutions to our customers globally.

The team focuses on smelting process solutions and a large share of the business is project business. The product groups include Flash Smelting and Anode Casting, DRI and Ferroalloys, Non-Ferrous and Smelting Recycling, Gas cleaning, and Sulphuric acid solutions.

Your role is to lead the Smelting business line in its next phase of profitable growth. You will have the opportunity to leverage your experience in business transformation, customer relationships, strategic thinking, and change management to take the business to the next level in alignment with Metso's strategy. Collaboration with the aftermarket colleagues, Minerals business lines, and Market areas is crucial for success.

The preferred location for this role is Espoo, Finland, though we offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

The team you belong to

The Smelting business line is part of the Minerals business area. You’ll lead an organization of about 600 professionals globally. You will report to Piia Karhu, President of the Minerals business area, and be a member of the Minerals business area leadership team.

What you’ll do

• Lead the Smelting business line with profit and loss responsibility.
• Drive growth and profitability of the business line
• Execute and develop the Metals refining solution strategy in alignment with the Metso Minerals segment strategy.
• Set the commercial framework for our Smelting products and solutions.
• Lead successful delivery of equipment and large-scale projects.
• Drive the smelting research and development agenda, including innovation and new product and solution development as well as continuous product improvement.
• Manage and develop a global team of about 350 professionals
• Work closely with colleagues across Metso’s business areas and Market areas to drive growth, customer satisfaction, and competitiveness.

Who you are

• Strong track record in delivering business results in a global industrial company.
• Experience from Minerals processing, metals refining and/or smelting is considered an advantage.
• Experienced in leading strategy renewal, growth and profitability improvement of international businesses.
• Capable of building long-lasting and valuable customer relationships.
• Capable of driving product, systems and solutions portfolio development and commercialization.
• Passion for building high-performing, collaborative teams across different countries and cultures.
• Hands-on approach to working in a matrix organization.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• University degree in engineering, business, or related field.

What's in it for you

• Interesting business challenge - Global business development and transformation, including profit and loss responsibility.
• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of the modern world. However, there is a pressing need for more sustainable solutions. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, a generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefit, and meal benefit.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

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Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application. 

The application period ends on June 16th. 

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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