Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
Head of AI
Huhtamaki is at a pivotal moment. The programme to renew our digital core is well underway, with production‑ready agentic AI embedded in our new global data platform, and the built‑in capabilities of our ERPs providing additional opportunities for AI adoption. Each of our four business segments — Fiber, Flexibles, Food Service and North America, also presents significant possibilities for AI use across our manufacturing sites globally.
Your Opportunity
We have an exceptional opportunity for a Head of AI to join Huhtamaki and lead the awareness, strategy, governance, transformation and implementation of AI across the company.
Reporting to the VP, Data & AI, this is a crucial, transformation focused leadership role driving our pragmatic, implementer-approach to AI, proving value through targeted, measurable programmes before scaling, and embedding AI as a core organisational capability rather than an add‑on technical solution.
If you have a track record of delivering AI programmes in complex environments, combined with a deep understanding of IT ecosystems and how to integrate AI into system and process design, then this could be the opportunity for you!
Where you’ll be
You will be based at our global HQ in Espoo, Finland on a hybrid basis (4 days per week)
What you’ll be doing
AI Strategy & Governance
Own, evolve and drive the company‑wide AI roadmap that supports our global strategy
Chair the AI demand governance council; maintain the use‑case registry and investment prioritisation framework.
Ensure that the risks are understood, managed and solutions that are taken in to use are legally compliant
Business Segment AI
Build and run the global AI competence network together with HR; support segments in developing their own AI capability in line with the company’s accountability model
Govern the transition from IT‑validated AI solutions to segment‑level adoption, maintaining a shared practises and methods
Team & Ecosystem Leadership
Build and lead a lean global AI team; define the resourcing model across permanent, seconded and external expert capacity
Manage relationships with business platform partners on AI capabilities; hold firm on scope and cost for AI related consulting engagements and resource usage
Partner with Global Data & Analytics to ensure the required data foundations are in place at each stage and form a collaborative model to deliver value through AI
What you’ll bring to the role
A relevant degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Industrial Engineering or similar
A proven track record in managing and delivering AI programmes in complex, multi‑site industrial or manufacturing environments — with direct delivery accountability, not advisory only exposure.
Deep understanding of IT ecosystems and how to embed AI into system design
Experience navigating large‑scale transformation programmes, influencing without authority and managing cross‑functional political dynamics.
Technical credibility in agentic AI architectures, process workflow design and data management — able to challenge vendors and assess feasibility.
Demonstrated ability to build board‑level investment cases with quantified value and clear risk framing.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity, organisational complexity and decentralised accountability models.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics to all levels
Fluency in English
Values aligning with ours: Dare, Care & Deliver
What we offer in return
A meaningful job: At Huhtamaki, we believe in protecting food, people and the planet. Our innovative and transformative solutions touch the daily lives of people everywhere.
Development opportunities: We care for each other – and want our talent to thrive and develop.
Responsible employer: Sustainability is embedded in everything we do. We believe diverse teams fuel innovation. We invest in fostering an environment where everyone is safe both psychologically and physically and where diversity and inclusion are promoted through day-to-day behaviours, which are reinforced by our policies and practices.
Competitive salaries and rewarding benefits
Go ahead, apply today!
If this sounds like a good fit, then we’d love to hear from you before the deadline of Wednesday 24th June. Please note, we will be reviewing and contacting applicants throughout the application period so please do not delay applying.
Candidates can expect an initial screening call with a member of our TA team, a Teams interview with the hiring manager, an assessment, as well as a face-to-face interview on site at our HQ in Espoo.
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.
Skills Required
- Relevant degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Industrial Engineering or similar
- Proven track record managing and delivering AI programmes in complex, multi-site industrial or manufacturing environments with direct delivery accountability
- Deep understanding of IT ecosystems and embedding AI into system and process design
- Technical credibility in agentic AI architectures, process workflow design and data management
- Experience navigating large-scale transformation programmes and influencing across functions
- Demonstrated ability to build board-level investment cases with quantified value and clear risk framing
- Experience managing external vendors and controlling scope and cost for AI consulting engagements
- Exceptional communication skills, able to explain complex topics at all levels
- Fluency in English
- Values alignment with company values (Dare, Care & Deliver)
Huhtamaki Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huhtamaki and has not been reviewed or approved by Huhtamaki.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with dental and vision options, and employer contributions toward premiums are portrayed as generous. Feedback suggests this breadth makes the overall package feel competitive for many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options, with certain groups also having access to a pension and even deferred compensation. Feedback suggests these features stand out positively in a manufacturing context.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and generous parental leave are emphasized alongside meaningful PTO accruals. Feedback suggests this leave structure strengthens perceived total rewards even where base pay is viewed as only fair.
Huhtamaki Insights
What We Do
Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste. We embed sustainability in everything we do. We are committed to achieving carbon neutral production and designing all our products to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030. We are a participant in the UN Global Compact and EcoVadis has awarded Huhtamaki with the Gold medal for performance in sustainability. To play our part in managing climate change, we have set science-based targets that have been approved and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. With 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage we operate in 37 countries and 103 operating locations around the world. Our values Care Dare Deliver guide our decisions and help our team of around 18 000 employees make a difference where it matters. Our 2023 net sales totaled EUR 4.2 billion. Huhtamaki Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland and our parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Find out more about how we are protecting food, people and the planet on www.huhtamaki.com
