Manager, Operations Development

Valmet•Shrewsbury, MA

22h

About The Position

Changing your employer is not a decision to be made lightly. However, if you want to work on the front lines of development and shape the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer! Join our team now and apply your expertise as a Manager, Operations Development. Lead and manage operations development projects to ensure successful delivery on time, within scope, and within budget Drive capital investment planning and execution, including business case development, ROI analysis, budgeting, and post-investment performance tracking Oversee capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from initiation through implementation Lead technology transfer initiatives for processes, equipment, and products, ensuring smooth transition across manufacturing sites Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Finance, IT, Quality, Supply Chain) to ensure successful project execution Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, risk assessments, and governance structures for complex projects Ensure all projects comply with safety, quality, regulatory, and operational standards Support equipment selection and procurement activities, including vendor assessments, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT) Track and report project progress, key metrics, costs, and risks Capture lessons learned and implement best practices to enhance operational excellence across sites What you’ll need Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field 5+ years of experience in operations development, engineering, manufacturing, or operational transformation roles Proven experience leading cross-functional projects, including operations development and process improvement initiatives Demonstrated experience in capital investment (CapEx) planning and execution, including business case development, budgeting, and ROI analysis Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously Experience working with suppliers and external partners, including equipment vendors and technology providers Solid understanding of operational excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement) Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational, financial, and technical data Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required We Offer We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. Additional Information Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people. To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online. Where everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careersna Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. If you feel you have been a victim of an online job posting scam, please notify the Federal Trade Commission Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. #LI-Hybrid http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in operations development, engineering, manufacturing, or operational transformation roles
Proven experience leading cross-functional projects, including operations development and process improvement initiatives
Demonstrated experience in capital investment (CapEx) planning and execution, including business case development, budgeting, and ROI analysis
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
Experience working with suppliers and external partners, including equipment vendors and technology providers
Solid understanding of operational excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational, financial, and technical data
Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required

Responsibilities

Lead and manage operations development projects to ensure successful delivery on time, within scope, and within budget
Drive capital investment planning and execution, including business case development, ROI analysis, budgeting, and post-investment performance tracking
Oversee capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from initiation through implementation
Lead technology transfer initiatives for processes, equipment, and products, ensuring smooth transition across manufacturing sites
Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Finance, IT, Quality, Supply Chain) to ensure successful project execution
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, risk assessments, and governance structures for complex projects
Ensure all projects comply with safety, quality, regulatory, and operational standards
Support equipment selection and procurement activities, including vendor assessments, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT)
Track and report project progress, key metrics, costs, and risks
Capture lessons learned and implement best practices to enhance operational excellence across sites