About this opportunity:
Are you ready to improve and transform material handling processes?
We are looking for a Senior Process Control Specialist (Material Handling) to join our Supply Chain team in Tallinn.
In this role, you will help shape how material handling processes work today and how they should work tomorrow. You will lead improvement initiatives, solve operational challenges, work with stakeholders across different functions, and drive changes that improve efficiency, quality, and compliance.
What you will do:
• Lead improvement and development initiatives within Material Handling.• Lead cross-functional improvement and change projects from idea to implementation.• Define project scope, engage stakeholders, coordinate activities, and ensure successful delivery.• Work closely with local and global stakeholders to achieve common goals.• Monitor and drive performance through objectives and key business metrics.• Ensure compliance with internal requirements and industry standards.• Lead and participate in audits.• Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions.• Support onboarding and knowledge sharing within the team.
We are looking for someone who can:
Understand Processes
• Quickly understand how end-to-end processes work and identify improvement opportunities.• See the bigger picture and understand how different functions are connected.
Solve Problems
• Analyze data, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.• Make decisions based on facts and evidence.
Manage Stakeholders
• Build strong working relationships across teams and functions.• Communicate clearly and influence others to achieve common goals.
Ownership & Project Leadership
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and projects from idea to implementation.• Take accountability for project outcomes, timelines, stakeholder alignment, and business results.• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and convert them into actionable plans.• Drive execution by coordinating the right stakeholders, resources, and activities..
Change Leadership
• Lead process improvements that require changes across teams and ways of working.• Build stakeholder commitment and help teams successfully adopt new processes.• Ensure improvements are sustainable and become part of daily operations.
What you will bring:
- Experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Material Handling, Process Improvement, or a related field.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional process improvement, transformation, or operational excellence initiatives.
- Solid end to end Project Managment expertise; planning, coordinating, delivering projects involving multiple cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau etc.
- Ability to work effectively with different stakeholders and functions.
- Strong communication and presentation skills to present to cross-functional audience
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
Please note, only local (Estonia based) applicants are considered as there is no relocation on offer.
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Position Location (country and city): Estonia (EE) || Tallinn
Req ID: 785484
Skills Required
- 3 years work experience in Logistics/Material Handling OR bachelor degree plus minimum 2 years Logistics/Material Handling experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of material-handling regulations, policies, and procedures
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt and experience with lean toolbox (e.g., Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping)
- Ability to manage projects to agreed scope, time, cost, and quality
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements
- Ability to create Power BI dashboards and use available AI tools
- Excellent interpersonal skills to persuade, influence, and explain complex processes
- Analytical skills, proactive working style, and attention to detail
- High level English proficiency (B2) in writing, speaking, and presenting
- Must be based in Estonia (Tallinn); no relocation offered
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage options are described as broad, with multiple medical plan choices (often three) plus dental and mental health resources. U.S. materials also reference PPO and HDHP options, and some teams contribute to HSAs.
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Retirement Support — U.S. postings outline a 401(k) with an automatic 3% company contribution plus matching that reaches 4% when employees contribute 5%. This combination is repeatedly listed in role postings and characterized as strong for the sector.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. job descriptions frequently cite up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid parental/adoption leave at 100% pay. These benefits are positioned as exceeding many U.S. corporate policies.
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