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VP Marketing & Sales Operations

The Job

Optinova is growing a Marketing and Sales Operations function and we are now looking for the VP of Marketing & Sales Operations who will lead this global function to meet customer’s needs and the company’s commercial and financial goals.

As Optinovas VP Marketing & Sales Operations you will:

  • Be a member of the Optinova Group Extended Executive Management Team (EET)
  • Lead the Optinova Global Marketing and Sales Operations function including Marketing Communication and Sales Operation and Excellence.
  • Develop and manage the company brand.
  • Develop the promotion and communication strategy and activities to support the commercial organisation and meet our commercial goals.
  • Support the sales org by developing and implementing sales operations and excellence processes and tools to meet our commercial goals.
  • Drive sales excellence and growth programs with the commercial organisation.
  • Implement and manage the CRM system and supporting processes.
  • Manage relationships with external marketing vendors.

To succeed in this role we believe you have:

  • Experience leading a B2B marketing or sales operations function.
  • Experience leading a CRM implementation or development project.
  • Experience developing sales operations and excellence programs.
  • Experience working in an international company.
  • Experience leading people from various cultural backgrounds.
  • Master’s degree in marketing, international business or equivalent.
  • Excellent communication skills in English. Swedish is a merit.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Good stakeholder management skills.

If you have experience from working abroad and with external marking vendors or agencies it is a merit.

As a person you are a team player and a great collaborator, you support your teammates and contribute to performance in your team and between teams in the company. You have strong leadership and people skills, you are an empathetic leader who care and know how to build a highly motivated team. You are a role model who ‘walks the talk’ and lives the company values; Quality, committed and proactive.

We offer an exciting role in a growing global company, with the vision of better quality wherever we operate. You will work with people from different cultures and nationalities, in a dynamic and changing environment.

The job is full time and located on Åland or in Uppsala.

Interested?

For questions about the role, please contact Nadia Elamidi +358 457 3570065. We might start interviewing right away so make sure to apply as soon as possible, but at the latest 15.04.2023. We only accept applications through the system.

About Us

Optinova is a world leading extrusion partner for advanced tubing solutions with global presence and serving a large variety of customers across many industries. The company has a proud history of over 50 years and has its roots in Finland on the Åland islands, where the global headquarters is situated. Optinova has 4 manufacturing sites and sales offices in several locations across the world. The company employs more than 600 people worldwide and we are committed to Quality, Customer Experience, Partnership, and Innovation. We pride ourselves of being a fun and professional place to work, with focus on being agile and fast moving in a family feeling workplace.

Optinova Group are now looking for a Executive Office Manager who wants to join us on our growth journey.

Optinova Group are now looking for a Executive Office Manager who wants to join us on our growth journey.

The Job

In this highly influential role requiring managerial, communicative and administrative skills, you will work closely with our CEO and Executive team to drive structure and efficiency in their work to maximize their impact on the organisation.

As Optinovas Executive Office Manager, you will:

  • Manage executive team meetings agenda, decisions, and follow-up actions.
  • Support and draft executive communication to the organisation.
  • Participate and support the executive team in strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making.
  • Draft & edit correspondence, reports, and presentations for the executive team.
  • Act as liaison between the executive team and stakeholders when needed.
  • Drive ‘CEO-sponsored’ initiatives and programs throughout the organisation.
  • Manage the executive team and Board of Director’s annual meetings calendar.
  • Maintain accurate confidential files and data records.
  • Book and manage executive offsite meetings and important events.

You
We believe that you have experience working with executive teams and senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment. We value experience from a similar position in an international company. If you have experience from business consulting or similar, it is a plus.

You have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, finance, communication or similar.
  • Excellent verbal and written English skills.
  • Excellent MS Office skills.
  • Fluency in Swedish is a strong merit.

As a person, you are a non-prestigious team player and collaborator. You have good stakeholder management skills and can influence people across all organisation levels. You are a role model who ‘walks the talk’ and lives the company values; Quality, Committment and Proactive. You are a strong communiactor with good presentation skills.

We offer an exciting role in a growing global company, with the vision of better quality wherever we operate. You will work with people from different cultures and nationalities, in a dynamic and changing environment.

The job is full time and located on Åland or in Uppsala.

Interested?

For questions about the role, please contact Nadia Elamidi +358 457 3570065. We might start interviewing right away so make sure to apply as soon as possible, but at the latest 15.04.2023. We only accept applications through the system.

About Us

Optinova is a world leading extrusion partner for advanced tubing solutions with global presence and serving a large variety of customers across many industries. The company has a proud history of over 50 years and has its roots in Finland on the Åland islands, where the global headquarters is situated. Optinova has 4 manufacturing sites and sales offices in several locations across the world. The company employs more than 600 people worldwide and we are committed to Quality, Customer Experience, Partnership, and Innovation. We pride ourselves of being a fun and professional place to work, with focus on being agile and fast moving in a family feeling workplace.

Key Account Manager Medical Technology, EMEA

Optinova is a world leading extrusion partner for advanced tubing solutions with global presence and serving a large variety of customers across many industries. The company has a proud history of over 50 years and has its roots in Finland on the Åland islands, where the global headquarters is situated. Optinova has 4 manufacturing sites and sales offices in several locations across the world. The company employs more than 600 people worldwide and we are committed to Quality, Customer Experience, Partnership, and Innovation. We pride ourselves of being a fun and professional place to work, with focus on being agile and fast moving in a family feeling workplace.

We are now looking for a Key Account Manager who wants to join us on our growth journey.

Job Description

You will be responsible for developing and driving profitable long-term growth with key accounts in EMEA. The Key Account Manager will maximize profitable sales and customer satisfaction, selling all applicable Optinova products, solutions and services while balancing short- and long-term business goals.

The Job:

  • Develop and drive credible and productive long-term relations at the appropriate organizational levels and disciplines, in order to maximize the value (top- and bottom-line) of the short- & long-term business goals of Optinova.
  • Develop a good understanding of the customers (business model) and their and our applications to maximize business opportunities.
  • Develop, coordinate, implement and drive the account plan, including tailored value propositions.
  • Negotiate / generate agreement with the assigned accounts, coordinate and drive account, and Optinova promotion.
  • Responsible for the sales forecast at the assigned accounts.
  • Accountable for maximizing order intake, sales and price realization with the assigned accounts.
  • Responsible for systematically analyzing win & loss deals, expectations, customer satisfaction (NPS), market, competition and trends.
  • Realize internal and customer alignment.
  • Realize planned turnover, costs and profitability. Lead and drive other disciplines such as Project Management, Operations and Customer Service.
  • Works actively with Optinova operations, engineering, development, and management to represent customer viewpoint and work towards win-win strategies.

You
We believe that you could be a fit for this role if you have

  • 10+ years’ experience in technical B2B sales (medical device sales experience a plus).
  • 5+ years’ experience in key account management in technical B2B sales (medical device sales experience a plus).
  • Strong collaboration skills and a demonstrated ability to work in teams.
  • Project management experience (which is a plus).
  • Proven track record of high-level sales skills with growth maximization.
  • Ability to network and influence key decision makers.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and oral with a strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office package and other business software systems i.e. ERP systems, etc.
  • Minimum bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred).
  • Fluency in English.
  • The ability to work well both autonomously and within a group setting.

This position is located in Uppsala Sweden and includes international travelling. 

Interested? For questions about the role, please contact the hiring manager Natasa Liderfelt, +46 76 811 95 03. We might start interviewing right away, so make sure to apply as soon as possible, but at the latest 10.04.2024We only accept applications through the system.

Plant Manager

About the Position

As Plant Manager, you will spearhead the day-to-day operations of Optinova’s plant in Valley Forge, PA. You’ll be instrumental in fostering the plant’s development and expansion while consistently exceeding customer expectations. Emphasizing quality as a top priority, you’ll drive measurable business results and ensure the plant’s continuous growth and success. To be successful in this role, you should have exceptional leadership skills and the ability to scale a smaller business and lead a growth trajectory with a blend of business acumen and entrepreneurial flair. Familiarity with quality management systems, automotive standards, and regulatory protocols for medical-grade products is essential. With a knack for multi-tasking and decision-making, you’ll thrive in this dynamic environment. This position reports directly to the COO at the HQ in Scandinavia and is part of Optinova Group’s Extended Executive team. Your responsibilities include:

  • Oversee and optimize daily operations of the plant, ensuring production goals are efficiently met.
  • Lead a team of professionals, including engineers, operators, technicians, and quality assurance personnel, fostering a collaborative, results-driven work environment.
  • Implement and enforce safety protocols, adhering to industry regulations and standards.
  • Develop and execute production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality extruded products for industrial and medical applications.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in extrusion processes, automated secondary operations, and meet evolving customer demands.
  • Collaborate with the global management team to align plant operations with customer demands and integrated business planning principles.
  • Manage the plant’s P&L, identify cost-saving opportunities, and develop investment plans to drive profitable growth.
  • Maintain relationships with key suppliersto ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.
  • Implement and uphold quality control measures for production precision and consistency to meet customer expectations.
  • Ensure the team is equipped to lead troubleshooting efforts and conduct proactive maintenance.
  • Foster a culture of accountability for quality, proactiveness, professional development, and cross-functional collaboration within the plant and the group.
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan for the plant that aligns with the Optinova Group’s Strategic plan to support the growth plans in the US market.

What We Expect from You

Your Work Experience & Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Min. 7 years of proven experience in a managerial role within the extrusion, injection molding, or automation industry, specifically with exposure to medical applications
  • Ability to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively.
  • Experience in project management, sales, and operational planning, and a good understanding of how cost drivers impact the P&L
  • Familiarity with quality management systems, automotive standards, and regulatory requirements for medical-grade products
  • Solid analytical skills with the ability to recommend data-based decisions, balancing strategic and operational impact.
  • Direct experience implementing standard operating procedures for production, warehouse, maintenance, and quality functions in a production plant environment.
  • Demonstrated exceptional people leadership in managing employee safety and environmental compliance, along with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.
  • Ensure that Optinova retains its competitive edge by keeping informed of evolving industry trends and technological advancements in extrusion processes and automated secondary operations.
  • Comfortable with technology & proficient in MS Office 365 Suite and various business software (e.g. ERP, CRM)

Your Personality and Leadership Style will Matter

We expect you to be able to merge the best-of-the-best of American family-oriented business culture with a forward-thinking and entrepreneurial Scandinavian way of conducting and organizing business, which is non-hierarchical and results-driven while promoting teamwork, problem-solving, collaboration, and straightforward, honest, and transparent communication.

  • Result- and business-minded. You possess strong business acumen, strategic ability, and a commercial mindset. Knowledgeable of current affairs and practices and keenly keeping up with future trends that might impact the business and organization. Results drive you, and you can inspire and lead others to excel.
  • Organizational development skills. With your continuous improvement mindset,you can easily analyze and drive change /improvements, shift gears as needed, and be a strong change management leader. You look at issues and challenges from the broadest possible perspective to evaluate the best solution that is good for business and delivers the best value to customers.
  • Interpersonal communication skills.You can connect and relate to people from all walks of life—vertically and horizontally, internally and externally.
  • People management abilities. Clearly communicating vision, mission, goals, and expectations comes naturally to you. You easily gain trust cross-divisionally and are known for creating an environment where people want to do their best. Understands how to develop talent that drives performance and motivates people to grow within the organization.

What We Offer is More than Just a Job…

  • A competitive compensation and excellent benefits package
  • A creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial environment where individuals truly make a difference.
  • Personal and professional development in an international environment

Key Account Manager Medical Devices, Americas

Reports to: CEO/VP of Sales Americas

Optinova is a world leading extrusion partner for advanced tubing solutions with global presence and serving a large variety of customers across many industries. The company has a proud history of over 50 years and has its roots in Finland on the Åland islands, where the global headquarters is situated. Optinova has 4 manufacturing sites and sales offices in several locations across the world. The company employs more than 600 people worldwide and we are committed to Quality, Customer Experience, Partnership, and Innovation. We pride ourselves of being a fun and professional place to work, with focus on being agile and fast moving in a family feeling workplace.

The Americas sales footprint is continuing to expand, and we are looking for the right person to join our sales team to help achieve our growth targets in the medical sector. If you want to grow in a fast-paced company with a global footprint that has been growing at over 20% per year we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Responsible for developing and driving profitable long-term growth with key accounts in the Americas. The Key Account Manager will maximize profitable sales and customer satisfaction, selling all applicable Optinova products, solutions and services while balancing short- and long-term business goals.

Your role:

  • Develop and drive credible and productive long-term relations at the appropriate organizational levels and disciplines, in order to maximize the value (top- and bottom-line) of the short- & long-term business goals of Optinova.
  • Develop a good understanding of the customers (business model) and their and our applications to maximize business opportunities.
  • Develop, coordinate, implement and drive the account plan, including tailored value propositions.
  • Negotiate / generate agreement with the assigned accounts, coordinate and drive account, and Optinova promotion.
  • Responsible for the sales forecast at the assigned accounts.
  • Accountable for maximizing order intake, sales and price realization with the assigned accounts.
  • Responsible for systematically analyzing win & loss deals, expectations, customer satisfaction (NPS), market, competition and trends.
  • Realize internal and customer alignment.
  • Realize planned turnover, costs and profitability. Lead and drive other disciplines such as Project Management, Operations and Customer Service.
  • Works actively with Optinova operations, engineering, development, and management to represent customer viewpoint and work towards win-win strategies.

You’re the right fit if:

  • 10+ years’ experience in technical B2B sales (medical device sales experience a plus)
  • 5+ years’ experience in key account management in technical B2B sales (medical device sales experience a plus)
  • Strong collaboration skills and a demonstrated ability to work in teams.
  • Project management experience is a plus.
  • Proven track record of high-level sales skills with growth maximization
  • Ability to network and influence key decision makers.
  • Effective communicator both written and oral with a strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office package and other business software systems i.e. ERP systems, etc.
  • Minimum bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred)
  • Fluent in English with strong attention to detail with the ability to work well both autonomously and within a group setting.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • SIMPLE IRA plan
  • Life and disability benefits

Pay Scale: $100k+ based on experience.

Required: Submit resume with salary expectations

Location:  Danbury, CT / Remote

Travel: 50% including international travel

We are excited to announce a new position as Project Manager within OIC.

Optinova Group is a world-leading supplier of advanced solutions within polymer-based special tubing to the global med-tech industry and for demanding industrial areas. With manufacturing in Europe, Asia, and North America the company supplies customers world-wide. Our products add value in everyday activities, some of them even save lives. They are used in products such as pacemakers, injection needles and insulin pumps, but also in cars, coffee machines, fire-extinguishing systems, and broadbands.

Optinova Innovation Center (OIC) is the hub where we develop our business from a technical perspective. Our cross functional teams work closely with internal and external customers. We are excited to announce a new position as Project Manager within OIC. The OIC team works with customer development, equipment capacity, and R&D projects in an agile context, organized via our Project Management Office (PMO).

 As a Project Manager with us, you will work with running various types of projects linked to our operations and production. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and develop business cases and investment documents together with project groups and steering groups.

Who are you?

You are a person who can adapt your project management style to the prevailing circumstances of your projects. With your good communication and coordination skills, you create clarity and good cooperation with involved stakeholders from skilled engineers to customers. You work in a structured, proactive manner and prioritize well to meet project goals. You can lead yourself and others to achieve set project goals, where with your drive and positive attitude you contribute to a good collaborative climate.

 We believe you

  • Have a university education in engineering or industrial economics
  • Have an education or experience in project management and understand the need for structure and collaboration
  • Are very pro-active, commited and with an eye for quality, you simply get the best out of the project-team
  • Have good English skills

Meritorious is if you:

  • Have experience in running different types of projects, preferably in R&D, development or industrial operations
  • Have experience in leading projects globally, across different time-zones and cultures
  • Have experience in taking part of the business development initialization of projects, using your business accumen to ask the right questions when scoping a project
  • Have other language skills

We place great value on your personal qualities such as development and cooperation skills, willingness to develop, and that you are flexible and understand the whole.

We offer you an exciting job in a fun, professional and inclusive team. You will be a part of a growing organization, where we constantly develop with the help of innovation and collaboration. At Optinova we value the engagement and wellbeing of our people, and we have been awarded the “Future workplaces” award two years in a row.

Interested? For questions about the role, please contact the hiring manager Dan Andersson, +358405143792. We might start interviewing right away, so make sure to apply as soon as possible, but at the latest 04.03.2024We only accept applications through the system.

Operatörer

Vi fortsätter att växa och kommer att rekrytera Operatörer löpande till vår fabrik i Godby.

Optinova i Godby tillverkar och levererar polymerslang för krävande medicinskt bruk. Våra produkter är av högsta kvalitet och bidrar till att förbättra människors liv och säkerhet över hela världen. Vi är oerhört stolta över att kunna bidra till detta högre syfte, och vi letar hela tiden efter nya sätt att optimera våra produkter och hjälpa våra kunder. Man skulle kunna säga att vi är bäst på avancerad slang helt enkelt!

Tillsammans vill vi skapa den bästa arbetsplatsen där alla våra kollegor trivs, mår bra, kan växa och har kul. Vi har en stark företagskultur med en familjekänsla där vi som medarbetare värdesätter bl.a. respekt, vänlighet och ansvarstagande.

Vi har en hög efterfrågan på våra produkter och fortsätter utöka vår produktion för att möta behovet. Vi behöver därför fler Operatörer! Arbetsuppgifterna för en Operatör varierar lite beroende på vilken produktionsavdelning du kommer till, vi gör vårt bästa för att matcha din profil mot våra behov. Arbetet kan t.ex. vara att ansvara för en produktionslinje där du förbereder maskinen för en tillverkningsorder, ställer in maskinen, övervakar produktionen, kontrollmäter, dokumenterar, felsöker vid behov, rengör samt eventuellt packar slutprodukten. Gillar du att ha fler bollar i luften och ett varierande arbete? Då kan arbetet vid någon av våra blåslinjer vara något för dig. Där ansvarar du för en eller flera linjer samtidigt, planerar ditt arbete självständigt, förbereder, kontrollmäter, synar, dokumenterar och packar produkterna. Allt arbete sker i så kallat renrum, alltså i en arbetsmiljö som är lugn, ren och behaglig.

Vem söker vi?

Vår ISO13485 certifiering tillsammans med din noggrannhet och precision är grunden för att vi ska kunna upprätthålla den kvalitet vi är kända för och stolta över.

  • Är kvalitet och engagemang viktigt för dig?
  • Är du nyfiken och intresserad att lära dig något nytt – ett nytt yrke?
  • Är du intresserad av maskinteknik?
  • Är du driven, motiverad och dessutom bra på att samarbeta med andra?
  • Har du viss datorvana?
  • Har du goda förutsättningar att arbeta 3-skift?

Då kan du vara den vi söker! Har du någon form av teknisk utbildning eller erfarenhet av tekniskt arbete ser vi det som en klar merit, likaså erfarenhet av skiftesarbete. Goda kunskaper i svenska både i tal och skrift behövs då det är vårt arbetsspråk.

Vi lägger stort värde på dina personliga egenskaper och på att du vill utvecklas åt samma håll som vi.

Vi lär dig allt du behöver kunna på plats hos oss. Arbetet är tillsvidare, på heltid och i 3-skift (morgon/natt/kväll). Tillträde enligt överenskommelse.

Väckte vi ditt intresse?

Välkommen med din ansökan (OBS inga ansökningar via e-mail, endast via ansökningslänken), vi ser fram emot dig som vår nya kollega!

Vi intervjuar fortlöpande så vänta inte med att skicka in din ansökan.

För mer information är du välkommen att kontakta Nadia Elamidi på +358 457 3570065.

Join us and make global difference locally.

Optinova has over 400 employees working in different sales and manufacturing locations across the world. We are young-spirited, diverse and curious professionals who always look for ways to grow sustainably with our customers.

We offer interesting opportunities in various disciplines:

• Engineering & Quality Management

• IT & Data Management

• Finance & Accounting

• HR & Compliance

• Business Development

• Sales & Marketing Communications

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We offer interesting opportunities in various disciplines:

• Engineering & Quality Management

• IT & Data Management

• Finance & Accounting

• HR & Compliance

• Business Development

• Sales & Marketing Communications

Open application

If you are interested in a career at Optinova, we welcome you to send in an open application. Applications are reviewed regularly. We look forward to getting to know you better!

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"I love it that I get to solve complex business challenges with international colleagues at Optinova almost everyday. It truly feels rewarding to work with people who are ready to make a change."

Caroline Backas

Group Treasurer, Optinova Group

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"Although we have people of many different backgrounds working together globally, we are truly One Optinova team. Our welcoming and honest culture really is the foundation of our success."

Jenny Salvador-Karlsson

Secondary Operations, Optinova Jomala

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"It is very inspiring to work with like-minded people. When you genuinely like your colleagues, you don't have to go to work, but you get to go to work everyday. Indeed, extrusion cannot be more fun at Optinova"

Jimmy Mattsson

Quality Inspection, Optinova Godby