Factory manager

Take your career into top gear

Years ago we already knew that single use items are not the future solution.

Nature Line Cutlery Oy is a privately owned Finnish company, founded in January 2020 through a business acquisition. The idea of reusable cutlery made from renewable materials was born many years earlier.

During our development work, we partnered with forest industry giants to create a responsible solution that serves customers and consumers around the world to decrease disposable consumption.

Our products are manufactured in Outokumpu, North Karelia, Eastern Finland. We continually improve our products to meet a growing global demand of ecological cutlery. Our product line is available in our Nature Line Cutlery brand or in custom packaging for private label brands. Today, our products can be found in more than 20 countries globally, and we continuously develop our offering to meet growing demand of ecological products with a highest food safety and quality.

We are a flexible and efficient partner, whose cornerstones are speed of operation, quality of service and high-quality safe products. We also continue developing constantly new solutions and products to fulfil customer demands.

We are looking for a Factory Manager for the Outokumpu factory

We are a company specializing in modern wood fiber technology that employs around 30 people. We seek strong growth in the international market by providing an ecological reusable alternative to disposable plastic cutlery, which will be banned or replaced in most markets in the near future. The company is currently investing heavily in new machinery and increasing capacity.

We are looking for a self-initiated, development-oriented and enthusiastic person for a permanent employment relationship to develop the operation, efficiency and quality of our factory in Outokumpu and to be responsible for the operation and organization of the entire factory. The position is part of the management team of Nature Line Cutlery.

The central role of the plant manager is the management and development of personnel and production. The factory manager is generally responsible for the operation, development and adequacy of the production capacity and resources of the entire factory.

The factory manager works in close cooperation with production, sales and development tasks. The job description of the plant manager includes the development of the company’s operating system, safety and quality.

The factory manager also acts as the factory’s occupational health and safety manager and is responsible for ensuring that the facilities and operations comply with official requirements.

The factory manager of Nature Line Cutlery Oy as the direct supervisor of the factory employees. The CEO of the company acts as the supervisor of the factory manager.

The most important work tasks:

  • Daily factory management
  • Responsible for production, material management and costs
  • Responsible for building the factory’s organization and recruiting
  • Responsible for investment plans and calculations
  • Negotiate and enter into locally necessary contracts.
  • Develops the factory’s occupational safety and acts as the company’s occupational health and safety manager
  • Develops and maintains the company’s operating system (ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BRCGS)

– Responsible for internal and external feedback documentation, monitoring and corrective measures

– Coordinate internal and external audits, management reviews and their planning – Responsible for product safety and up-to-date product testing

  • Developing the company’s responsibility and being responsible for cooperation with industry experts
  • Develops the technology, productivity and quality of production processes through continuous improvement together with the rest of the team
  • Works in cooperation with other company teams in matters related to product development.
  • Trains the company’s employees in cooperation with industry experts
  • Technical or technical-commercial education. Additional training on operating systems / Lead auditor and Lean helps in managing work tasks.
  • More than 5 years of experience in production manager or management level etc. positions in the manufacturing industry. In addition, experience in personnel management, development of occupational safety and well-being, and development of operational systems.
  • Due to the nature of the work, the factory manager must have good oral and written knowledge of the English language.
  • Successful handling of work tasks requires good management of Microsoft Office software as well as management of other software used in the company (Fikuro, eSalkku, Maxtech).
  • An interesting opportunity to conquer both domestic and international markets.
  • Competitive salary.
  • A position with a view to the growing industry and a position in the management team of Nature Line Cutlery Oy.

About us

1

Our products

Sustainability of manufacturing, materials and use is one of our prime values, so our ecologically and sustainably produced wood fibre cutlery withstands use without bending or breaking.

2

Our ambition

Our ambition is to be leading supplier and brand of the sustainable cutlery, creating innovative designs and ecological solutions in kitchen utensils.

3

Our mission and goal

Our mission is simple: better future. Our goal: leading the way towards replacing all single-use and fossil-based cutlery and kitchen item with reusable ecological products.

PATH TO SUCCCESS

Ready to reach new heights? Let's get there, together.

So, wherever you are on your career path, there has never been a better time to join Nature Line Cutlery.

© 2025 JobGo International. All Rights Reserved.