Technology Optimization Manager (m/f/d)

TOMRA has a fantastic story to tell. We are a world-leading technology company working with almost 5000 employees to expand the circular economy and contribute to a more sustainable future. Why is it worthwhile to start and stay at TOMRA? Quite simply, we are a steadily growing international company that has retained its family atmosphere. Our corporate culture is Norwegian, which means there is no hierarchical thinking. If you are interested in titles and hierarchy, you are at the wrong place here. We see a bright future in economic terms. Aside from that, it´s nice to know that our recycling machines are helping to make the world cleaner.   

Our customers have a wide variety of backgrounds and so do we. We like to hire people from all walks of life. It’s not just the right thing to do, but it also makes TOMRA stronger. And we’ll have to be strong to save the world. 

Belonging to TOMRA Horizon, who explores new adjacent business opportunities and alternative business models leveraging the TOMRA technology, our business model at TOMRA Feedstock is to acquire mixed plastic waste from incinerators and operate plastic grading / sorting plants that turn the mixed plastic into a sellable feedstock stream for recyclers. Our first plant Områ, located in Norway, is operational since 2025.

We are looking for a Technology Optimization Manager (m/f/d), who will ensure the best performance of complete plastic treatment lines of our plants. Based in the Oslo area, main focus will be optimization of complex technical processes at Områ, also travelling to our other European based plants to support there 25% of the time.  

Responsibilities of the Technology Optimization Manager (m/f/d): 

• Optimize complex technical processes and thus the performance of plastic treatment lines in sorting / grading plants, mainly Områ 

• Develop and evolve new purifying options as well as new classification programs for different materials & installation at sorting plants 

• Train in- & external stakeholders at plant operation and support in case of technical questions 

• Support technical concept and design of new sorting / grading plants  

• 5+ years of working experience in a similar role in technical optimization, preferably in a sorting / grading plant 

• Creative personality, thinking outside of the box to develop innovative classification approaches 

• Interested in acquiring or bringing a profound understanding of recycling processes and specifics of plastic waste 

• Strong communication skills, being able to make complex technical processes understandable to non-technical stakeholders and adapting per target group, being fluent in English with Norwegian and / or another European language as a plus 

• Readiness to travel to other European plants for ~ 25% of the time  

 

Educational background 

• A technical university degree, preferably in mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, process engineering or waste management 

• Qualification as electrician for specified tasks would be a plus, as well as being able to drive forklifts or alike vehicles 

 

Other skills / abilities  

• Thinking along and completing assigned tasks independently  

• Solution-oriented team player with intercultural competence 

• High mobility, readiness to travel to plants and business partners on a frequent basis 

What else do we have to offer? 

• A rewarding, unique and exciting position in a company focused on making a positive impact on the climate and making every resource count 

• A high degree of personal responsibility and the opportunity to implement your own ideas 

• Individual personal development with many possibilities for growth within the different divisions and regions 

• A great international and diverse team, who recognizes each individual and supports each other 

• Hybrid working & flexible working hours 

• Staying healthy by using a job bike or joining Sport Clubs where we support the membership

 

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send us 

• a motivation letter (indicating why you are a good match for this position), 

• CV and 

• desired annual gross salary 

• notice Period (in weeks or months) 

• Certificates from education and trainings 

  

Please be aware that we only except digital applications – thank you!