Nammo’s Large Caliber Systems (LCS) Business Unit delivers weapon systems for artillery, tanks, mortar systems, and naval guns. In order to support the growth of the business, we’re now looking for a Director, Operations to lead the overall operational performance and development of the LCS operations in Finland.

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational performance of the Finnish LCS operations, including production, purchasing, and operational development across the sites in Vihtavuori, Sastamala, and Jyväskylä.

You will lead the operational organization across the Finnish LCS sites. Your direct team includes the Production Managers for the Vihtavuori, Sastamala, and Jyväskylä sites, as well as leaders responsible for purchasing and continuous improvement (Lean Six Sigma).

You’ll be located in Vihtavuori and report to the Vice President, LCS Finland. You will be a key member of the local management team.

What you will do

As Director, Operations, you will play a key role in ensuring that LCS manufacturing operations in Finland perform efficiently, reliably, cost-effectively and safely while supporting the strong growth of the LCS business.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing production operations across the Finnish LCS sites together with the production managers
  

• Ensuring operational performance and efficiency in production, supply chain, purchasing, and logistics
  

• Driving continuous improvement and Lean development, including the implementation of operational excellence initiatives
  

• Coaching and supporting production managers and operational teams, ensuring strong leadership and collaboration across the organization
  

• Supporting the production ramp-up and scaling of manufacturing capacity in line with the growth of the business
  

• Monitoring and improving operational performance through KPIs, operational data, and structured problem solving
  

• Working closely with support functions such as quality, maintenance, HESS, and finance to ensure safe and efficient operations
  

• Supporting investment programs and operational development initiatives together with the Vice President and project teams
  

In this role, you will be closely involved in the daily operations of the manufacturing environment, working actively with teams across the organization and ensuring that the operational organization is aligned with the business targets.

Expectations for you

To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Engineering or another relevant technical field
  

• Several years of experience in operational leadership roles within industrial manufacturing environments. Experience especially in heavy manufacturing environments or maintenance-intensive production equipment is considered beneficial.
  

• Strong understanding of production operations, supply chain, and manufacturing processes
  

• Solid experience with Lean methodologies, operational excellence and continuous improvement
  

• Experience in improving production performance through KPIs, operational data, and structured problem solving
  

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead teams, coach production managers, and drive change in operational environments
  

• The ability to develop operations and introduce new ways of working to support the growth and scaling of the business
  

• Strong communication and collaboration skills in Finnish and English
  

• Willingness to travel between the LCS Finland sites as required by the role
  

As a person, you have a hands-on leadership style and enjoy working closely with people in the production environment. You are solution-oriented and pragmatic, focusing on moving things forward and finding practical ways to improve operations rather than getting stuck on problems.

You are comfortable coaching production managers, collaborating across functions, and working closely with teams on the shop floor. You communicate clearly, build strong cooperation across the organization, and are motivated by continuously improving operations, introducing new ideas, and developing teams step by step.

Most importantly, you embody Nammo’s values — Dedication, Precision, and Care.

We offer

In return, we offer you an opportunity to influence the direction and success of a growing LCS business and organization. Nammo has invested, and continues to invest, significantly in the development of its operations in Finland. We offer a meaningful position within the defense industry in a growing and profitable organization. For us, key priorities include delivering compliant products, ensuring safe production processes, promoting sustainable development, upholding our values, and supporting our vision of Securing the Future.

Our employee benefits include comprehensive occupational healthcare, work ability insurance, leisure-time accident insurance, and ePassi benefits for sports, culture, and well-being.

Additional information and recruitment process

For this recruitment, Nammo is partnering with Nawia. For more information, please contact Nawia’s recruitment consultant Jari Auronen (jari.auronen@nawia.fi, +358408388064).

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application and CV in English, no later than April 6, 2026.

The recruitment process will proceed as follows:

Phase 1: Application period
Candidates submit their CV and application through Nawia’s recruitment system during the application period. Applications will be reviewed already during the application period.

Phase 2: Interviews with Nawia
Selected candidates will be invited to interviews with Nawia during April. All applicants will be informed about the progress of the process during April.

Phase 3: Interviews with Nammo
Shortlisted candidates will proceed to interview rounds with Nammo during April–May.

Phase 4: Assessments and reference checks
Final candidates will participate in leadership assessments and reference checks.

Phase 5: Decisions
The final selection decision will be made, followed by contract negotiations and agreement. A security clearance and a drug test will be conducted for the person selected for the position.

Nammo is a Nordic defence group operating in 12 countries and employing almost 4,500 professionals. The combined turnover of Nammo’s Finnish companies is approximately EUR 200 million, with over 570 employees. A significant share of our products is exported to our key markets in the Nordic countries, the rest of Europe, and North America. Our end users include defence forces, government authorities, industry partners, as well as sport shooters and hunters. Nammo is strongly investing in the future in Finland, with several major development projects currently ongoing.