Fiberline Operations Manager

About the role

UPM is seeking a Fiberline Operations Manager to lead the Wood Handling, Fiberline, and Drying Machines areas of its Paso de los Toros mill. You will be responsible for safe, sustainable, and cost‑effective production while driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Fiberline organization, setting priorities and action plans aligned with mill strategy.
• Improve safety, reliability, efficiency, quality and sustainability performance.
• Maximise output and availability, identify bottlenecks and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and lead sustainability initiatives.
• Develop, coach and inspire the Fiberline team, fostering accountability and high performance.
• Own FSC® and PEFC Chain of Custody processes and guarantee product quality.
• Monitor production costs, support maintenance strategies and contribute to shutdowns, major repairs and investment planning.
• Collaborate with other mill functions and act as backup for Fiberline Supervisors when needed.

Required profile

• University degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Production Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a similar industrial environment.

Required skills

• Wood handling operations
• Fiberline process knowledge
• Drying machine expertise
• FSC® and PEFC Chain of Custody compliance

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical function in a world‑leading pulp mill.
• Impact on sustainability, operational performance and team development.
• Dynamic, values‑driven work environment.