Head of Asset Management and Investments

Head of Asset Management & Investments – Outokumpu Avesta

Help shape the future of sustainable industry

Outokumpu is a global leader in sustainable stainless steel, and our employees are crucial to our success. We are now looking for a Head of Asset Management & Investments who wants to take strategic, overall responsibility for management, development, and investments in our physical assets.

In this key role, you will drive Asset Management and Manufacturing Excellence for the entire Avesta site and also have a coordinating responsibility for the Swedish sites, including Nyby and Degerfors. You will hold a pivotal position in ensuring that our facilities deliver high availability, safety, and cost efficiency – both today and in the long term. The role involves close collaboration with site management, and together with plant managers you will tactically implement the strategic plan into daily operations, with a strong focus on change management and continuous improvement.

You will report to the Head of Sweden and Avesta Operations and be a natural member of the site management team.

About the role
The role is strategic and long-term, with a clear focus on leadership, structure, and development. Your mission is to set the direction for Asset Management and investments, ensure a unified Outokumpu way of working, and lead the organization through an ongoing transformation journey.

Your main responsibilities
As Head of Asset Management & Investments, you will:

• Develop and lead the short- and long-term Asset Management and Manufacturing Excellence strategy at Outokumpu Avesta.
• Develop and implement a multi-year (>3 years) Asset Management and investment plan aligned with Outokumpu’s strategic objectives.
• Ensure lifecycle planning and risk-based Asset Management for all physical assets.
• Act as a key advisor in investment and decision-making processes related to facilities and projects.
• Drive initiatives to stabilize and develop critical process lines and ensure sustainable improvements.
• Develop and support the organization in structured work with risk, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Lead and develop ways of working within project management, planning, and scheduling.
• Ensure that EHS requirements are integrated into lifecycle planning, investments, and execution.
• Coach and train managers and leaders to create engagement and understanding of Risk-Based Asset Management.
• Monitor and report results, progress, and KPIs to site management.
• Build and further develop strong collaborations with internal functions, suppliers, and contractors.

Who are you?
We are looking for a confident, clear, and strategic leader with a strong commitment to technology, people, and business development.

You hold a degree in engineering or have an equivalent technical or financial background, along with experience from leadership roles within Asset Management, maintenance, investments, or the manufacturing industry. Experience from process or heavy industry is considered an advantage.

You bring:

• Experience in change management within complex and preferably global organizations.
• Strong understanding of Lean, Manufacturing Excellence, and structured improvement methodologies.
• Project management experience with responsibility for budget, quality, and results.
• Solid financial understanding and the ability to make well-founded, long-term decisions.
• Experience working closely with management teams and at Business Area and/or Group level.

You lead through trust, are confident in your leadership role, and have the ability to engage and develop experienced employees. You are analytical, structured, and strategic, while also being flexible and positive toward change.

You thrive in management team environments and naturally adopt a holistic perspective. You prefer delegating rather than operating hands-on, building networks, and foster collaboration.

Why Outokumpu?
Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel and plays an important role in the green transition. With over 100 years of experience, we are today one of the world’s most sustainable producers of stainless steel – a material that is 100% recyclable.

Avesta Works is one of our most important production units, where advanced technology meets a long industrial tradition. With us, you will have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions and contribute to the development of the industry of the future.

We offer:

• A strategic key role within an international group
• A dynamic work environment with strong mandate and influence
• Excellent opportunities for competence development and career growth within Outokumpu
• Secure employment with collective agreements and attractive benefits
• A workplace with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation

Application & contact
Please submit your application by 2026-02-28 via our career site.
Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the final application date.

Contacts:

• Rickard Eriksson, Hiring Manager – [email protected]
• Josefine Frisendahl, Talent Acquisition Partner – [email protected]

Union representatives:

• Unionen: Patrik Sundell, +46 70 088 10 11
• Ledarna: Patrik Norberg, +46 70 088 12 06
• Sveriges Ingenjörer: Gunnar Lindstrand, +46 70 088 19 57

At Outokumpu, we promote diversity, equality, and inclusion. All employees should feel welcome and be treated equally.

For this role, we offer a salary range of 66,500–91,500 SEK per month, based on factors such as education, experience, competence, and geographical location.

Please contact the responsible Talent Acquisition Partner for more information.