Team Leader, Instrument Factory

We are looking for a Team Leader to join our Instrument Factory Team at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa. 

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. Vaisala is recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2025 study. Our team of over 2,300 experts and 59 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong. 

Why join us? 

• A unique opportunity to lead your own team in a high mix, low volume production environment. 

• Lean operations and high-tech, modern Vaisala Production System. 

• Working with superior technologies and groundbreaking solutions, for example, our industrial measurement products are used in semiconductor factories and high-rise buildings to power plants and health technology laboratories. 

• A chance to influence and make your mark on our ways of working. 

• A career opportunity to progress into a managerial role and a great learning opportunity to grow into a star leader with the help of our people leader program. 

What's your role? 

You will be leading a Manufacturing team consisting of hard-working assembly professionals. Vaisala’s Instrument Factory is responsible for manufacturing industrial measurement solutions for selected niche markets. We work with a variety of industries and our products solve our customers’ problems better than anybody else’s. Together with the team, you will have an excellent opportunity to contribute to Vaisala’s success in maintaining high reliability and improving the efficiency and scalability of our operations. In this role you will be working in close co-operation with your own team and talented colleagues across the Vaisala organization. You will report to Kari Niemi, Director, Instrument Factory.

• Lead your own team and manage various people matters (e.g., recruiting, onboarding, guidance, performance management, team development, annual people process). 

• Take responsibility of the daily operations and meeting operative targets related to Health & Safety, Quality, On Time Deliveries and Productivity. 

• Manage capacity in co-operation with other teams and functions. 

• Ensure high quality of production according to set metrics. 

• Participate in organizing development activities. 

What will you bring? 

• Relevant educational background and/or minimum of 3 years' work experience in manufacturing. 

• Good knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and general operations processes.

• Experience from LEAN production is valued.

• Maturity to take on a leader’s role: you have ideas on how to motivate your team, lead their performance and the courage to intervene.

• Understanding of what it means to act as an employer’s representative.  

• Good cooperation skills to effectively work with and influence different people.   

• Proficiency in English.

Your presence and availability are crucial for building trust and supporting your team's success. Therefore, this role requires you to be present at our Instrument factory. The team operates in two shifts. You will also have regular evening shift weeks, approximately once a month. 

For additional information please contact Kari Niemi, Director, Instrument Factory, at +358 504860508. Time-slots to reach the hiring manager are Thursday, April 3rd between 12:00 -13:00 and Tuesday, April 8th between 16:00 - 17:00 (Eastern European Time). Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons. 

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on April 11th, 2025 via the application form.