QEHS Manager

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 06/20/2025

We are seeking an experienced and motivated QEHS Manager to join our Filtration team.

In this role, you will oversee and enhance the QEHS system and QA/QC practices across the Filtration business line, in alignment with Metso's global QEHS policies and guidelines. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with relevant processes, documentation, and Key Performance Indicator metrics and statistics. Your responsibilities will include conducting internal audits and participating in external audits within Lappeenranta and the Filtration business line.

You will foster positive and collaborative relationships with various stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in all quality, environmental, sustainability, and health & safety practices and tools.

Please note that this role requires some domestic and international travel, which will constitute approximately max. 30% of your annual working time.

Team Overview

You will join a management team dedicated fully to Mining and Industrial Filtration solutions. Our team is passionate about driving growth, fostering cohesive teamwork, and managing the full profit and loss responsibilities of the business.

We collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including end customers, Market Area teams driving our operational sales, and the Services team taking care of our after-sales operations. Our team culture emphasizes cohesive teamwork and building a positive environment where everyone can leverage their strengths.

Our team members are in various regions worldwide, with the management team based in Finland (Lappeenranta & Espoo).

What you'll do

In this role, you will ensure that quality, environmental, health, and safety standards are met through compliance, documentation, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, while supporting sustainability and collaborating across business lines.

Your key responsibilities will include:

•  Managing relevant external quality accreditations.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, laws, and Metso’s QEHS guidelines, and supporting the business in implementing necessary activities.
• Overseeing QEHS system documentation management and development at both local and Filtration business line levels.
• QEHS compliance management for the Lappeenranta site
• Coordinating the planning and execution of yearly quality management system activities, such as audits and management reviews.
• Monitoring, cooperating, and supporting activities related to corrective and preventive actions from audits or other feedback.
• Monitoring and supporting the documentation, planning, and execution of environmental projects and other sustainability activities.
• Working closely with QEHS colleagues in the Filtration Business line and the Minerals Business Area.
• Executing QEHS campaigns locally in Finland and within the Filtration Business line.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence.

Who you are

• Passion for Quality, Environment, Sustainability, and Health & Safety: Demonstrated expertise and practical experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems and audits.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Effective communication across teams, including manufacturing, engineering, design, and marketing, to bridge gaps and ensure alignment. Advanced proficiency in English and Finnish.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactive attitude with a continuous improvement mindset. Excellent cooperation, communication, training, and documentation skills.
• Decision Making: Ability to make critical decisions daily, balance trade-offs, assess risks, and make informed choices.

What's in it for you

• Wellbeing and Safety: Enjoy comprehensive occupational healthcare, a generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, an on-site gym, meal benefits, car/bicycle benefits, and regular engagement surveys.
• Annual Bonus: Participate in global incentive programs tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid Working Possibilities: While we advocate for in-person collaboration, we also support a flexible work environment.
• Extensive Learning Opportunities: Benefit from ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide Support: Leverage our global network of peers for valuable assistance. We achieve our goals together through open and honest communication.
• A Thriving Culture: We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that empowers everyone to reach their full potential. Our culture is courageous, compelling, and caring, uniting our people to build a sustainable future together.

Get in touch

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

For additional information, please contact Jussi Venäläinen, Vice President – Filtration, +358405318167

Recruitment timeline: Deadline for application by the 20th of June 2025

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.

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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 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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