I’m Master of Science in Technology who is used to work in both international environment with multiple languages and in a small, local company. As a first-born of entrepreneurial family, I got the entrepreneurial mind-set already in the breast milk. Because of that, I understood already at early age the importance of high quality and excellent customer experience. As a leader and a person, I’m easy to approach and I want to be present in everyday life of the team. I have strategy-oriented way of thinking and as a CEO I have created a vision and a strategy which I have successfully implemented. I help my team to achieve our targets with my inspiring leadership and coaching management. I’m a team captain who leads with own example and act as a change agent. I have worked 15 years in manufacturing industry. I’m also project management professional who has marinated more than 10 years in global development projects. I have successfully led expert organizations both at work and spare time. In strategic product development projects, I have led cross-functional teams whose collaboration has been the key to success. I have also led process and system development projects in which change management has had a key role. I have diverse experience of product and process development. My innovativeness has been awarded by UPM's Invertor's Diploma in two consecutive years. Innovations have led to patent applications of which 10 have been granted. With my analytical and systematic way of working I can have many pots simultaneously on the stove and work successfully under pressure cooking delicious 3-course menu. I believe in continuous improvement and lifelong learning which describe well my development-oriented mind-set. I understand the big picture and can lead projects independently to meet the targets. My proactive, solution-oriented approach makes sure that starters are served first and dessert is enjoyed at the end.
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Chief Executive OfficerVision Infra Oy Apr 2021 - Jun 2023Hämeenlinna, Tavastia Proper, FinlandVision Infra Oy is contract work company for infrastructural civil engineering specialized in challenging municipal engineering to modernize water supply systems and roads. As CEO, I was comprehensively responsible for the business of Vision Infra. My main responsibility was General Management as well as strategy implementation. I set up first strategy process in company history to find focus areas and set ambitious targets. I doubled the number of customers in main business area to… Show more Vision Infra Oy is contract work company for infrastructural civil engineering specialized in challenging municipal engineering to modernize water supply systems and roads. As CEO, I was comprehensively responsible for the business of Vision Infra. My main responsibility was General Management as well as strategy implementation. I set up first strategy process in company history to find focus areas and set ambitious targets. I doubled the number of customers in main business area to implement the strategy and meet the target in regional expansion. I also led Quality Certification process recognized by “RALA Laatu” accreditation as well as updated the ICT, ERP and financial systems to better support the daily operations and business control. All of them are other examples of successful strategy implementation in the areas of efficient processes and excellent employee experience. I increased the top line and managed to take prevention victory in the bottom line despite the heavily changed business environment. I also strengthened the positive corporate culture by updating employee incentive system and improving performance discussion process which supported the growth of proficient personnel by nearly 50 %. Show less -
Manager, Product Development I Project Management, Process Development, Reporting, Product DesignUpm Raflatac Apr 2019 - Apr 2021Tampere, Pirkanmaa, FinlandUPM Raflatac is one of the world’s leading producers of self-adhesive label materials developing innovative and sustainable labeling solutions. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM. In this versatile position one of my main responsibilities was to work as Project Manager in complex product development projects which required good collaboration within cross-functional global teams. For example, I facilitated workshops in which voice of the customer has been translated to product’s technical… Show more UPM Raflatac is one of the world’s leading producers of self-adhesive label materials developing innovative and sustainable labeling solutions. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM. In this versatile position one of my main responsibilities was to work as Project Manager in complex product development projects which required good collaboration within cross-functional global teams. For example, I facilitated workshops in which voice of the customer has been translated to product’s technical requirements. My other main responsibility was the ownership of New Product Development process. For the process I developed sustainability, product safety and IPR elements to support the process and to secure new products smooth hand-over to business. I was also responsible to implement a new project documentation system globally. In addition, I created project portfolio reporting model based on the project management system data which made possible to analyze and manage project portfolio efficiently. Show less -
Development Manager I Team Leadership, Product Development, Process Development, System DevelopmentUpm Raflatac Oct 2015 - Mar 2019Tampere, Pirkanmaa, FinlandOne of my responsibilities was to lead Research Center with roughly 20 persons laboratory team. I led the team of experts successfully as I clarified internal processes and improved customer service while I re-organized laboratory’s leadership model and way of working. I led the quality certification process of the laboratory which was rewarded by ISO 17025 accreditation after my patient change management. I was also responsible for defining and implementing a new project management system… Show more One of my responsibilities was to lead Research Center with roughly 20 persons laboratory team. I led the team of experts successfully as I clarified internal processes and improved customer service while I re-organized laboratory’s leadership model and way of working. I led the quality certification process of the laboratory which was rewarded by ISO 17025 accreditation after my patient change management. I was also responsible for defining and implementing a new project management system globally for R&D and product development. Implementation of the new system included user trainings and change management which required good international collaboration and presentation skills. Show less -
Engineer, R&D I Product Development, Project Management, Patenting, Labeling, Technology ResearchUpm Raflatac Apr 2009 - Oct 2015Tampere, Pirkanmaa, FinlandI was Project Manager in strategic R&D projects in which I managed cross-functional project teams to develop plastic film materials for self-adhesive labels. I was an inventor in dozens of invention reports as I familiarized myself with new manufacturing technologies as well as raw materials and recipes for plastic films. I worked in close cooperation with different machine manufacturers to procure a new pilot line with new kind of technology. I was awarded with Inventor’s Diploma being one of… Show more I was Project Manager in strategic R&D projects in which I managed cross-functional project teams to develop plastic film materials for self-adhesive labels. I was an inventor in dozens of invention reports as I familiarized myself with new manufacturing technologies as well as raw materials and recipes for plastic films. I worked in close cooperation with different machine manufacturers to procure a new pilot line with new kind of technology. I was awarded with Inventor’s Diploma being one of the top inventors at UPM Corporation in 2013 and 2014. Another recognition concerning innovativeness was 10 patents which have been granted. In addition, I also developed new measuring methods to analyze new kind of plastic films. Show less -
Quality Engineer I Claim Handling, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Self-Adhesive LabelsUpm Raflatac Sep 2007 - Apr 2009Tampere, Pirkanmaa, FinlandI was responsible for handling customer complaints and raw material claims. I solved daily quality issues together with internal and external stakeholders. I ran different kind of tests and experiments to improve existing products, raw materials and production processes. I also participated in customer audits as well as customer and supplier visits. -
Shift Supervisor I People Leadership, Teamwork, Production Management, Self-Adhesive LabelsUpm Raflatac May 2007 - Aug 2007Tampere, Pirkanmaa, FinlandAs a shift supervisor, I was responsible for shift's production and quality as well as mill's internal logistics. I was also a manager for shift operators which required pro-activeness and very systematic way of working to keep the resources in balance in constantly changing conditions. -
Shift SupervisorUpm Raflatac Sep 2006 - Apr 2007Tampere, Pirkanmaa, FinlandPart-time Supervisor (temporarily when needed). Responsible for Finishing Department production and personnel as well as factory internal logistics. -
Labelstock Mill OperatorUpm Raflatac May 2006 - Sep 2006Tampere, Pirkanmaa, FinlandSummer worker as Slitting Operator. Responsible for different Finishing Department tasks. -
Professional Ice Hockey PlayerHofors Hockey Club Jan 2007 - Mar 2007Hofors, Gavleborg County, SwedenI made childhood dream to come true by being a professional ice hockey player in Swedish 2nd division for half a season. I helped the team stay in the 2nd division after thrilling qualification series.
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Thesis Worker I Paper Manufacturing, Paper Technology, Statistical Process Control, User TrainingMetsä Board Jan 2005 - Sep 2005Hämeenkyrö, Pirkanmaa, FinlandMetsä Board is a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and forerunner in sustainability. Metsä Board is part of Metsä Group. In my thesis I prepared the implementation of mill execution system's (MES) statistical process control (SPC) module. First, I familiarized myself with the MES and the SPC module. Then I studied the connections between process measurements and quality requirements of the product. After that I mapped the potential use cases of the SPC module… Show more Metsä Board is a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and forerunner in sustainability. Metsä Board is part of Metsä Group. In my thesis I prepared the implementation of mill execution system's (MES) statistical process control (SPC) module. First, I familiarized myself with the MES and the SPC module. Then I studied the connections between process measurements and quality requirements of the product. After that I mapped the potential use cases of the SPC module and prepared training materials. Lastly, I gave a one-to-one training to the main operators of the paper machine. Thesis work subject: "Statistical Quality Control in Paper Manufacturing". Grade: Very good (4) Show less -
Cardboard Mill Operator I Cardboard Manufacturing, Paper TechnologyMetsä Board May 2004 - Sep 2004Hämeenkyrö, Pirkanmaa, FinlandMetsä Board is a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and forerunner in sustainability. Metsä Board is part of Metsä Group. As a summer worker I was responsible for operating cardboard mill's slitting machine as well as selected tasks related cardboard sheeting. During the summer I also carried out a research project which was part of my paper technology studies. Thanks to the research project, I got good understanding of cardboard manufacturing and laboratory… Show more Metsä Board is a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and forerunner in sustainability. Metsä Board is part of Metsä Group. As a summer worker I was responsible for operating cardboard mill's slitting machine as well as selected tasks related cardboard sheeting. During the summer I also carried out a research project which was part of my paper technology studies. Thanks to the research project, I got good understanding of cardboard manufacturing and laboratory measurements related to that. Show less -
Sawmill Operator I Sawmill Technology, Wood Product IndustryMetsä Wood Jun 2002 - Aug 2002Hämeenkyrö, Pirkanmaa, FinlandMetsä Wood is one of the leading European producers of engineered wood products. Metsä Wood is part of Metsä Group. Summer worker in modern sawmill's finishing department. Responsible for different tasks related to product packaging. In addition, during sawmill's summer shutdown fire-guarding while installation of new machinery and equipment as well as repairing old one. -
Sawmill Operator I Sawmill Technology, Wood Product IndustryMetsä Wood May 2001 - Aug 2001Hämeenkyrö, Pirkanmaa, FinlandMetsä Wood is one of the leading European producers of engineered wood products. Metsä Wood is part of Metsä Group. Summer worker in modern sawmill's finishing department. Responsible for different tasks related to product packaging. In addition, during sawmill's summer shutdown fire-guarding while installation of new machinery and equipment as well as repairing old one. -
Sawmill Operator I Sawmill Technology, Wood Product IndustryMetsä Wood May 2000 - Aug 2000Hämeenkyrö, Pirkanmaa, FinlandMetsä Wood is one of the leading European producers of engineered wood products. Metsä Wood is part of Metsä Group. Summer worker in modern sawmill's finishing department. Responsible for different tasks related to product packaging. In addition, during sawmill's summer shutdown fire-guarding while installation of new machinery and equipment as well as repairing old one.
Matti Manner Education Details
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Paper Converting Technology -
Wood Science And Wood Products/Pulp And Paper Technology -
Business Administration And Management, General -
Hämeenkyrön LukioMatriculation Examination
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Matti Manner's current role is Leadership and development professional looking for new challenges I General Management, Strategy, Business Development, Product & Process Development, R&D, Finance, ICT, Quality.
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Matti Manner attended Tampere University, Norwegian University Of Science And Technology (Ntnu), Technical University Of Munich, Hämeenkyrön Lukio.
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