Operations Director Mondi Dynäs

The Operations Director (m/f/d) leads the end-to-end operations of our Mondi Dynäs Pulp and Paper Mill, located in Sweden in the high coast region, ensuring the safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manufacturing of high-quality sack and specialty kraft paper products. This role is accountable for plant performance across safety, quality, sustainability and profitability. The Operations Director (m/f/d) fosters a high-performance culture, and develops leadership talent to support both short- and long-term business goals. 

Your mission:  

• Drive a strong safety-first culture, ensuring full compliance with health, safety, environmental, legal, and corporate requirements. 
• Lead end-to-end plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement (MMS), ensuring efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of pulp and kraft paper. 
• Set and manage performance targets for OEE, efficiency, cost, waste, delivery reliability, and customer satisfaction, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with business goals. 
• Develop and empower department leaders, ensuring strong people development, structured training, and robust succession plans to build long-term capabilities. 
• Champion lean manufacturing, leading waste reduction, process standardization, and continuous improvement within our TPM Framework MMS, across all functions. 
• Manage plant budgets and capital investment projects, ensuring optimal cost structures, sustainable asset utilization, and rigorous financial discipline. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, supply chain, wood supply, product- and process development, and central teams to ensure operational alignment with customer demand and business growth strategies. 
• Lead performance improvement initiatives, driving measurable results in productivity, quality, service levels, and operational stability. 

Your profile: 

• 7+ years of leadership experience in pulp and paper production, with responsibility for full-scale production plants. 
• Strong background in plant operations, including P&L management, budgeting, cost optimization, and driving efficiency improvements. 
• Solid technical understanding of pulp and paper production, including process chemistry. 
• Proven track record of improving OEE, reducing waste, and increasing labour and machine efficiency. 
• Master’s degree in Engineering, preferable in chemical or mechanical engineering and a degree in finance or equivalent working experience in finance. 
• Strong leadership and people skills, with the ability to inspire, coach, and hold teams accountable in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience from Swedish labor laws and dealing with a unionized workplace. 
• Business-fluent in Swedish and English, with an ability to communicate clearly and influence effectively at all organizational levels. 
• Potential for further development and career within Mondi 

Our offer:  

• An inspiring and high-impact position within our Operations organization 
• Location: Mondi Dynäs mill (based in Kramfors, Sweden) 
• Contract: Unlimited and full time 
• A market-competitive compensation package aligned with experience, skills, and qualifications

Get in touch: 

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future. Should you need further information, please contact Lars Nilsing via email.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 22,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries. 

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. 

Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address no-reply@mondigroup.com “safe list” or address book.

Benefits: Coaching; Health benefits; Learning & Development 

Before you apply, please keep in mind our Internal Application Principles.
Should you need further information, please contact Lars Nilsing, our HR Manager at lars.nilsing@mondigroup.com.
Only CVs uploaded in our internal career platform will be taken into consideration.
We are looking forward to receiving your application documents. Drive your career and grow with us!