(Senior) Project Manager
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong interest in operational performance, continuous improvement and hands‑on execution? Do you want to work closely with factories, leading improvement initiatives and turning analysis into measurable and sustainable results across a leading food company? Then this might be the role for you.
What is the role all about?
Orkla Foods is strengthening its operational performance through a comprehensive Supply Chain Transformation, with Operations playing a key role in driving efficiency improvements and building long‑term operational capabilities across our manufacturing network.
As Project Manager*, you will lead performance diagnostics and implementation projects across Orkla Foods’ factories. You will work closely with site leadership and cross‑functional teams to translate analytical insights into concrete improvement initiatives and sustainable results on the shop floor. The role combines structured project management with hands‑on execution and capability building in a dynamic, international operations environment.
The role will report to Head of SC Operations.
Key responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Leading performance diagnostics and implementation projects across Orkla Foods’ manufacturing sites
- Applying Operational Excellence methodologies and supporting deployment of Orkla’s Production System
- Translating analysis into prioritised improvement initiatives, implementation roadmaps and measurable results
- Driving cross‑functional collaboration with site leadership, operators and functional experts
- Ensuring capability building by coaching site teams and project members in operational excellence tools and ways of working
- Supporting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across factories and projects
- Contributing to the development and refinement of Orkla’s Operational Excellence and Production System frameworks
- Extensive travelling to sites is required to execute projects in close collaboration with operations teams
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an analytical and hands‑on project manager who enjoys working close to operations and delivering results in complex environments.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Management or similar.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience, preferably from FMCG, consulting or a similar industrial or manufacturing environment
- Relevant experience within Operational Excellence, Lean, continuous improvement or production system deployment
- Proven experience leading improvement or implementation projects, including analysis, execution and change management
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to translate insights into practical actions
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organisational levels
- Driving licence is required
- Proficiency in English. Scandinavian language is an advantage
Why you will love working at Orkla Foods
At Orkla Foods, you will be part of a professional and collaborative organisation with strong local brands and international reach. We value continuous improvement, transparency and teamwork, and we offer an environment where you can develop both your expertise and your career.
You will work closely with operations teams across countries and sites, playing a key role in delivering performance improvements, strengthening operational capabilities and embedding sustainable ways of working across our manufacturing network. The team you will be a part of is a highly engaged group of people based around Scandinavia. We represent a mix of experienced Supply Chain experts, Line leaders and former Management consultants from different countries.
Practical information
Location: All Orkla Foods locations
Travel: Frequent travel to sites is required
Application deadline: 6 May
For more information, please contact David Skoglund, Head of Supply Chain Operations at david.skoglund@orkla.no or Dina Bergmann, Jr. People Business Partner at dina.bergmann@orkla.no.
*Depending on qualifications and experience, the position may be offered with a senior title.
(Senior) Project Manager
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong interest in operational performance, continuous improvement and hands‑on execution? Do you want to work closely with factories, leading improvement initiatives and turning analysis into measurable and sustainable results across a leading food company? Then this might be the role for you.
What is the role all about?
Orkla Foods is strengthening its operational performance through a comprehensive Supply Chain Transformation, with Operations playing a key role in driving efficiency improvements and building long‑term operational capabilities across our manufacturing network.
As Project Manager*, you will lead performance diagnostics and implementation projects across Orkla Foods’ factories. You will work closely with site leadership and cross‑functional teams to translate analytical insights into concrete improvement initiatives and sustainable results on the shop floor. The role combines structured project management with hands‑on execution and capability building in a dynamic, international operations environment.
The role will report to Head of SC Operations.
Key responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Leading performance diagnostics and implementation projects across Orkla Foods’ manufacturing sites
- Applying Operational Excellence methodologies and supporting deployment of Orkla’s Production System
- Translating analysis into prioritised improvement initiatives, implementation roadmaps and measurable results
- Driving cross‑functional collaboration with site leadership, operators and functional experts
- Ensuring capability building by coaching site teams and project members in operational excellence tools and ways of working
- Supporting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across factories and projects
- Contributing to the development and refinement of Orkla’s Operational Excellence and Production System frameworks
- Extensive travelling to sites is required to execute projects in close collaboration with operations teams
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an analytical and hands‑on project manager who enjoys working close to operations and delivering results in complex environments.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Management or similar.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience, preferably from FMCG, consulting or a similar industrial or manufacturing environment
- Relevant experience within Operational Excellence, Lean, continuous improvement or production system deployment
- Proven experience leading improvement or implementation projects, including analysis, execution and change management
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to translate insights into practical actions
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organisational levels
- Driving licence is required
- Proficiency in English. Scandinavian language is an advantage
Why you will love working at Orkla Foods
At Orkla Foods, you will be part of a professional and collaborative organisation with strong local brands and international reach. We value continuous improvement, transparency and teamwork, and we offer an environment where you can develop both your expertise and your career.
You will work closely with operations teams across countries and sites, playing a key role in delivering performance improvements, strengthening operational capabilities and embedding sustainable ways of working across our manufacturing network. The team you will be a part of is a highly engaged group of people based around Scandinavia. We represent a mix of experienced Supply Chain experts, Line leaders and former Management consultants from different countries.
Practical information
Location: All Orkla Foods locations
Travel: Frequent travel to sites is required
Application deadline: 6 May
For more information, please contact David Skoglund, Head of Supply Chain Operations at david.skoglund@orkla.no or Dina Bergmann, Jr. People Business Partner at dina.bergmann@orkla.no.
*Depending on qualifications and experience, the position may be offered with a senior title.
About Orkla Foods
Orkla Foods holds leading market positions in several categories, including frozen pizza, ketchup, soups, sauces, bread toppings and ready‑to‑eat meals, offering well‑known local branded products to consumers in the Nordics, Baltics and Central Europe. Orkla Foods has approximately 5,200 employees, operates in 10 countries, and has a turnover of around NOK 20 billion.
About Orkla Foods
Orkla Foods holds leading market positions in several categories, including frozen pizza, ketchup, soups, sauces, bread toppings and ready‑to‑eat meals, offering well‑known local branded products to consumers in the Nordics, Baltics and Central Europe. Orkla Foods has approximately 5,200 employees, operates in 10 countries, and has a turnover of around NOK 20 billion.
