You ensure that MI BG products can be manufactured effectively within Nokia’s supply chain manufacturing footprint and take end-to-end leadership and accountability for factory performance against Nokia standards.
- Act as the primary operational interface between the EMS factory, Nokia site teams and Nokia stakeholders, in close collaboration with the Collaboration Manager.
- Own all Nokia products manufactured at the assigned site and take leadership and accountability for EMS factory performance against Nokia standards.
- Develop and implement manufacturing solutions that enable MI BG to operate effectively within the supply chain manufacturing footprint.
- Ensure transparent reporting and fact-based governance of cost, quality, delivery and operational performance across the EMS site.
- Manage site capacity and support capacity decisions together with the Global Supply Manager.
- Act as the receiving site’s business owner for product transfers through industrialization, ramp-up and stabilization.
- Support quarterly pricing activities and drive continuous cost improvement for assigned cost elements.
- Initiate BATs for Nokia product-specific assets, testers, tools, non-recurring engineering, rework and overtime.
- Drive risk mitigation, operational efficiency and robust, validated business continuity plans.
- Lead structured performance reviews, corrective actions and cross-functional escalation when site results deviate from agreed targets.
You have:
- Strong experience in EMS manufacturing, supply chain operations, factory governance or a comparable operational leadership role.
- Demonstrated ability to lead supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity and yield.
- Experience with product transfers, industrialization, production ramp-up and operational stabilization.
- Commercial acumen in pricing, cost analysis, productivity improvement, Capex and asset-related decisions.
- Strong risk-management, problem-solving, stakeholder-management and escalation skills.
- Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
- Required years of relevant experience: 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing
- Required degree or equivalent qualification: Bachelors degree or equivalent in engineering
MAIN TARGETS & KPIs
- Capacity
- Cost intensity
- Delivery performance
- Product yields
- Capex
About Us
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
Skills Required
- Strong experience in EMS manufacturing, supply chain operations, factory governance, or comparable operational leadership
- Experience leading supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and yield
- Experience with product transfers, industrialization, production ramp-up, and operational stabilization
- Commercial acumen in pricing, cost analysis, productivity improvement, Capex, and asset-related decisions
- Strong risk-management, problem-solving, stakeholder-management, and escalation skills
- Ability to work across global, cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
- 5–10 years of relevant manufacturing experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in engineering
Nokia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nokia and has not been reviewed or approved by Nokia.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include a global employee share purchase plan with company matching and multi‑year share awards. These mechanisms broaden participation and tie rewards to long‑term outcomes.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes major medical plans with supplementary options such as vision, legal services, and care navigation. The range of offerings indicates comprehensive support for medical needs.
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
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What We Do
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs. Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.
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