Continuous Improvement Lead

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We are now looking for a Continuous Improvement Lead to join our team in UPM Business HUB Wrocław, Poland. 

Greetings from your future manager

“I’m very excited to welcome a new colleague to our Team! We enjoy working together and take pride in the role our team plays within UPM’s dynamic and flexible organization. In this role, you will have a key impact on driving continuous improvement across Business HUB Wrocław, enhancing processes, and strengthening the way we serve our customers. If you are passionate about optimizing performance, collaborating across teams, and turning insights into tangible improvements, this is a position for you. You will be supported by our positive energy, which brings a lot of fun to solving real business challenges". – Tomasz Staśto, Manager, PMO.

What you will do 

• Lead and drive Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across multiple business functions within the central organization

• Design, implement, and standardize CI methodologies, tools, and best practices across departments and business units

• Monitor and oversee cross-functional CI projects, ensuring delivery of measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, cost reduction, process optimization, and operational excellence

• Facilitate CI training sessions, workshops for identifying improvement opportunities, and coaching programs for employees and managers

• Promote CI awareness and actively foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization

• Collaborate closely with business leaders, project managers, operational and development teams, and central functions to align CI initiatives with strategic business objectives

• Prepare and deliver clear reports, presentations, and management updates on CI performance, achievements, risks, and opportunities

Who you are 

• You have bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field

• You have proven experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean Management, or Project Management within an international organization

• You have strong knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, problem-solving methodologies, and process optimization tools; Lean Six Sigma or other CI certifications are considered an advantage

• You have demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional initiatives and successfully driving organizational change across multiple business areas

• You have experience in designing and delivering training sessions, workshops, and coaching programs

• You have strong communication skills, with a proactive mindset and a high level of autonomy when working with internal stakeholders, including end users, peers, and support teams

• You have ability to work effectively in a matrix and multicultural environment, engaging with stakeholders at various organizational levels

• You have advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken; additional languages are an asset

This is what we offer to you 

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose "We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.

• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information about the position

This position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration in Wrocław, Poland.

Please note, that this position is temporary.

The position holder will report to Tomasz Staśto, Manager, PMO.

How to apply

Please apply via the link above and attach your CV in English latest till June 28, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +48123999499.

Learn more about how to apply from our Careers page. 

Country-specific information 

If you have any concerns about the recruitment and selection process, you can report those online through the UPM Report Misconduct channel using the link: https://www.upm.com/investors/governance/compliance/reportmisconduct/  

UPM business information

UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. In Poland, UPM is running two factories near Wrocław, a Human Resources Service Center in Kraków and UPM Business Hub at the heart of the city of Wrocław. At the moment, the Wrocław Hub brings together over 600 professionals in customer, supplier and financial services.

What makes us unique? The Finnish leadership culture encourages people in personal growth and self-development, and our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage – are visible in our everyday work. We are inspired by the limitless opportunities of the bioeconomy and we lead the way towards a future beyond fossils. Got interested? Join us on this exciting path! #growthwithUPM

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