Senior Analyst, Process Performance and Improvement

Join us and take your career to the next level

Are you passionate about driving process excellence through data and continual improvement? Join Kalmar as a Senior Analyst in Process Performance and Improvement and play a key role in strengthening Process Leadership by developing and managing impactful process performance metrics.

As a Senior Analyst in Process Performance and Improvement you will support the identification, deployment, and management of process metrics that connect to Kalmar’s end-to-end process KPI library. You will design dashboards, facilitate improvement initiatives, coach stakeholders, and provide insightful analysis to drive tactical and strategic decision-making across the organization.

The role can be based either in Helsinki/Tampere, Finland or Ljungby, Sweden.

What are your key responsibilities:

• Process Metrics & KPI Alignment: Work with process owners to identify key performance metrics that align with Kalmar’s KPI framework and support effective daily management.
• Data Visualization & Reporting: Design, build, and maintain clear dashboards and reports to monitor and communicate process performance across the business.
• Empowering Through Training: Train and coach stakeholders on using process data for better decision-making, continual improvement, and daily management practices.
• Performance Analysis & Insights: Deliver timely insights and actionable recommendations based on accurate analysis of process data and performance trends.
• Continual  Improvement Leadership: Act as a CI Expert by leading selected improvement initiatives and supporting teams with coaching and data-driven problem-solving.
• Driving Process Efficiency: Identify and recommend internal data-related improvements to enhance process efficiency and operational effectiveness.

What we offer you:

"Respect is how we work — across departments, across borders, across job titles."

• Rewards that truly count: Enjoy meaningful rewards that support your everyday life and well-being, including a company mobile phone, a flexible Edenred benefit for lunch, commuting, or wellness services, and comprehensive healthcare through Mehiläinen, enhanced by our health insurance fund for additional coverage and peace of mind.
• Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.
• Work-life balance: We prioritise work-life balance, providing flexible working hours and a hybrid work model tailored to meet both your needs and those of your team. 
• Purpose that drives change: You'll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You'll be in the driver's seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner.
• People who move together: You'll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.

Become part of our global network of 5,200 professionals across 120+ countries, where your work drives innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact around the world.

What you bring to the role:

• Educational Background in Business & Technology: You hold a degree in economics, finance, business/industrial management, engineering, IT, or a related field - equipping you with a well-rounded perspective on operational and strategic performance.
• Industry-Relevant Experience: With at least 5 years of experience - ideally in heavy machinery, manufacturing, or service industries - you have a solid track record in process development, performance measurement, and root cause analysis.
• Lean Six Sigma Expertise: You bring strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles, with Green or Black Belt certification preferred, and are confident applying continual improvement tools in real-world settings.
• Performance-Driven Mindset: You understand how to align business goals with measurable performance outcomes, and are skilled at cascading KPIs from leadership level down to day-to-day operations.
• Data & Systems Proficiency: Comfortable working with ERP, CRM, and modern data visualization platforms like Qlik Sense and Google Looker Studio, you are capable of analyzing complex datasets to generate meaningful insights.
• Strong Communicator & Coach: With excellent facilitation, coaching, and presentation skills, you’re able to engage diverse stakeholders, foster collaboration, and support a customer-oriented, international work environment.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled as soon as the most suitable candidate is identified.

Closing date: 31/10/2025