Technical Manager

Geberit

he globally operating Geberit Group is the European market leader in the sanitary industry. In 2024, Geberit celebrated its 150th anniversary, and the company has a strong local presence in most European countries. Geberit manufactures high-quality sanitary technology and ceramics under the IDO and Geberit brands.

Geberit has 26 production facilities, of which 22 are in Europe and one in Finland, in Tammisaari. The Group’s headquarters is located in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland. The Group’s revenue of CHF 3.1 billion (2024) is generated by more than 11,000 employees in nearly 50 countries. Geberit is listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange, and since 2012 its share has been included in the SMI (Swiss Market Index).

Geberit’s culture is shaped by core values—integrity, modesty, collaboration, and accountability—which guide employee behavior. The company’s strategy centers on four pillars: a focus on sanitary products, continuous innovation and sustainability, selective growth in new markets, and ongoing process optimization.

Geberit’s sustainability strategy is not a side effort, it is deeply embedded in the business, influencing people, the planet, and profits, as Geberit aims to lead the sanitary industry’s sustainable transformation through innovative, high-quality solutions.

Geberit Production Oy, based in Tammisaari, manufactures approximately 550,000 ceramic products annually using highly automated processes and employs 165 people. Geberit Service Oy supports the Finnish organisation by managing finance, HR, IT, and product development services, employing around 20 people. In total, Geberit employs roughly 235 people in Finland, with sales, marketing, and administration located in Vantaa.

We are looking for a

Technical Manager

for the Tammisaari plant.

This key leadership role is responsible for driving production technology, maintenance and digitalization, ensuring that the plant continues to operate safely, efficiently, and at a high technological standard.

About the Role

As Technical Manager, you will have a central role in ensuring safe, stable, and high-performing ceramic production. You will lead operational excellence, guide technology development, and promote continuous improvement, all in alignment with Geberit’s Group standards and long-term strategic goals. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence the plant’s direction, shape future capabilities, and contribute to sustainable industrial leadership.

Targets

Your responsibility is to ensure that ceramic production remains safe, efficient, and cost-effective while maintaining stable processes that consistently meet quality, delivery, and cost KPIs. You will drive digitalization and establish robust mid- and long-term technical and investment plans and foster a strong performance culture with a clear focus on Producing Quality and EHS.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the production technology and maintenance departments and serve as chairperson of the plant’s CAPEX Committee, overseeing prioritization, decision preparation, and structured follow-up.

You will

• own and drive Mid Term Planning for the plant’s technical scope, investment priorities, and capacity development
• facilitate the plant’s Vision Room to strengthen transparency, alignment, and performance steering across the organisation
• ensure that production performance meets targets for productivity, quality, delivery, and cost
• advance Lean Management and GPS 2.0 value-stream optimization, accelerate digitalization initiatives, and foster data-driven decision-making.

A core part of your leadership is cultivating a strong Environment, Health and Safety culture through active engagement and visible role-model behaviour. You manage objectives and KPIs through clear follow-up mechanisms and monitor trends in production technology, translating insights into actionable development and investment plans.

Qualifications

You hold a university degree in engineering or have equivalent experience. You bring at least five years of leadership experience in industrial manufacturing, with a strong track record in investment planning, CAPEX governance, and change management.

As an inspiring leader and communicator, you bring an analytical, structured, and performance-driven approach to your work. Skilled in effective delegation and systematic follow-up, you actively contribute to your teams’ growth and development. With the ability to balance strategic vision and hands-on involvement, you excel in settings where continuous improvement and operational excellence are at the forefront.

In this role, Production will be your key internal customer, and you will work closely with its leadership to ensure high Overall Equipment Effectiveness through robust processes, strong equipment availability, and data-driven improvement. Strong presence, visibility, and a clear, structured leadership style are essential, as is your ability to lead change and ensure strategic alignment across functions.

Experience in industrial production—preferably in an international environment—is crucial. Equally important are excellent people leadership skills and the ability to guide teams through change. You work in a solution-oriented, analytical, and goal-focused manner, making decisions quickly and with clear reasoning. Fluency in Finnish and English is required; Swedish is an advantage.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and application through the ‘Apply for position’ button below, detailing your relevant experience and motivation for the role.

For further information, contact Compass HR Group’s consultants:

• Vivi Stening, tel. +358 500 773 755 or vivi.stening@compasshrg.fi
• Sanna-Maija Korhonen, tel. +358 50 543 5621 or sanna-maija.korhonen@compasshrg.fi

The application period remains open until 30 March 2026. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning immediately, so early submission is strongly encouraged.

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