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- Req#: Essity253314
Lead the execution of manufacturing operations and develop improvement strategies to achieve safety, quality, delivery, performance, and cost targets.
Own the Site P&L and budget, setting and following up on site targets and objectives.
Ensure legal and Essity compliance, preparing for audits and being a role model for safety.
Manage Site Union relations in collaboration with HR.
Drive growth through effective cross-functional collaboration and innovation.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to achieve continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Develop the Factory Management Team on HMex principles and ensure capability building through training and coaching.
Investigate and implement innovative manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve product quality.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Operations, with over 6 years as a Site Manager.
Proven leadership experience in a matrix organization, with the ability to collaborate across diverse, international teams.
Skilled in TPM implementation, automation/digitalization, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and problem-solving.
Highly energetic and agile, with a positive self-starter attitude.
Excellent communicator with the ability to build connections and inspire a common vision.
Fluent in the local language and English, with experience in SAP 4/Hana or IT-savvy
About the company
Essity AB is a global hygiene and health company, with its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden.
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving operational excellence and innovation? Essity is seeking a Site Manager for our Woundcare division in Askersund. This is a unique opportunity to lead a strategic manufacturing site, ensuring top-notch production quality, efficiency, and growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role:
As Site Manager for Woundcare, you’ll lead strategic manufacturing operations, ensuring targets for production, quality, safety, service, and cost are met. You’ll oversee production, quality control, material handling, and scheduling, while driving continuous improvement aligned with site goals. Collaboration with business and market teams will be key to fostering innovation and growth.
Our Health & Medical business and trusted brands like Actimove®, Cutimed®, Delta-Cast®, JOBST®, Leukoplast® and TENA®, provide innovative, sustainable solutions for managing conditions such as lymphedema, chronic wounds, orthopedic injuries and incontinence, and advancing MedTech across hospitals, pharmacies, nursing homes and online channels.
What You Will Do:
Who You Are:
What We Can Offer You:
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You With Us
#LI-AK1Application End Date:
08 Juni 2025Job Requisition ID:
Essity253314Notice
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