Job Description

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!

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We are now looking for a Shopfloor Supervisor to join our UPM Adhesive Materials team. This position is located in Delhi, India.

What you will do

• Lead and manage shift operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across the site

• Monitor and enforce safety rules, investigate incidents, and drive corrective actions

• Plan and prioritize production orders considering customer needs, timelines, and resource utilization

• Coordinate with customer service and stock control to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment

• Allocate team resources, including staffing, materials, and time, to optimize operations

• Support maintenance prioritization and ensure effective response to operational issues and breakdowns

• Coach, develop, and support Production Operators, including training and onboarding new hires

• Act as the responsible contact during off-hours, including managing emergencies and site evacuations

Who you are

• You have experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in continuous processes

• You have proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team

• You have strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities

• You have good communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels

• You have knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel) and ideally SAP or similar systems

• You have an understanding of safety, quality, and operational excellence practices

• You are proactive, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of shift responsibilities

• You are fluent in local language and have a good command of English, both written and spoken

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.

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Additional information

The position holder will report to Terminal Manager.

For further information about the role, please contact Vidya Raman, Terminal Manager, at vidya.raman@upm.com

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by August 9, 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 Team at careers@upm.com or tel. +48123999400.

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UPM Adhesive Materials

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  

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