Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers We are now looking for a Supervisor, Operations to join our Coating and Finishing teams and support our daily production activities. Greetings from your future manager “You will join a collaborative and supportive team that values trust, shared goals, and learning together. We work hands-on, move forward with curiosity, and continuously improve our ways of working. Everyone’s ideas matter, and success is built as a team.” - Jurgen Paredis, Manager Coating What you will do In this role, you will supervise factory operations and work closely with department managers to meet the needs of customers and internal stakeholders. You will collaborate with safety, planning, quality, maintenance, customer service, and logistics teams to support daily operations. Your focus will be to ensure the necessary consumables, resources, and work instructions are in place to meet production expectations while maintaining safety as a top priority in everything we do. In this position, you will: Ensure and continuously improve safety performance within your area of responsibility, promoting a strong safety culture and compliance with site standards Lead and actively participate in DMS Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings, ensuring effective communication and escalation of critical operational topics Coordinate daily production activities, balancing workload, priorities, staffing, and capacity requirements to meet production targets Ensure production teams have the necessary information, materials, tools, and resources required to execute the daily plan successfully Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day operational matters and escalate issues appropriately when additional support or decisions are required Work closely with Safety, Production Planning, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, and other functions to ensure alignment and smooth execution of production activities Monitor production performance and proactively identify bottlenecks, risks, and improvement opportunities to enhance productivity and service performance Manage resource planning and workforce allocation, ensuring adequate staffing levels and effective use of available skills and capabilities Drive the development and sustainment of 5S, visual management, and standardized ways of working across the production area Facilitate effective information flow between shifts, departments, and support functions to ensure transparency and operational continuity Drive the adoption of digital communication and collaboration tools, including Microsoft Teams, to improve operational communication and knowledge sharing Supervise and lead the coating and finishing teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while meeting production targets Who you are You have 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role You manage your time effectively, prioritize competing tasks, and stay organized in a changing environment You bring a proactive mindset and look for opportunities to improve processes and ways of working You communicate clearly, build positive working relationships, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders You are interested in learning, developing your skills, and growing your career in a production environment You have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel You speak Dutch fluently and you have good knowledge of English This is what we offer to you A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose "We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative. A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees. Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth. Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves. Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working. Additional information about the position This position is located in Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium. The position holder will report to Manager, Coating. How to apply To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by November 6, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline. For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Services at careers@upm.com or tel. +48123999400. Learn more about how to apply from our Careers page. UPM Adhesive Materials provides high-performance, innovative self-adhesive products, including label materials, graphics solutions, and specialty tapes, as well as reliable services close to customers. We are one of UPM’s fastest-growing global businesses employing around 3,300 professionals. In 2025, our sales reached nearly €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion). Read more: adhesivematerials.upm.com Follow UPM Adhesive Materials on LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram #LI-POST UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,100 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €9.7 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM – we renew the everyday

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