Organization Improvement Manager

Do you want to make a difference in a dynamic organization where you get to build relationships with people from all over the world? Are you a strong production developer with knowledge of the TPM Model and technical know-how? If yes, then this might be an opportunity just for you!

Essity – a leading global hygiene and health company and the home of brands like Libero, TENA, Libresse, Tork, Sorbact and JOBST is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity for you who want to contribute with your expertise, energy and creativity. We are looking for a new colleague to join as an Organization Improvement Manager for our factory in Falkenberg.

In the factory in Falkenberg we are around 360 employees. We are a modern organization with high technology machines and mindset. Technology development and upgrading project are constantly on our agenda. Our productions are within fast moving consumer goods. In our factory we are producing diapers, incontinence products mostly for markets within Central- and East Europe.

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About the role

The OI Manager, together with the other MT members, determines the strategic direction for the plant to support the Essity organizational objectives. You are responsible for implementing and securing Manufacturing Excellence (MEx) initiatives and developing individuals, teams and the organization in this area. You will report to Site Manager and belong to the Leadership Team.

Main accountabilities and responsibilities

• People Development & Strategy Implementation: Support the site to achieve desired results through people development and the implementation of the agreed strategy and HMEX roadmap.

• Continuous Improvement & Root Cause Analysis: Drive and monitor the implementation of Manufacturing Excellence enablers, support the team with root cause analysis, and ensure standards are fixed, shared, and reapplied across the site.

• Leadership & Compliance: Provide leadership direction and priorities to develop organizational capabilities/skills, and lead by example in terms of security and compliance with SQCDM standards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale).

• Operational Process Improvement: Initiate, implement, and monitor activities to improve operational processes, and build a culture of continuous improvement by implementing new tools and enhancing existing ones.

• Standardization & Benchmarking: Ensure standardization of systems in the factory, define and promote tools for compliance with standards, and conduct benchmarking with other factories to apply the best possible solutions.

What will you do

• Support the local site in delivering expected results by implementing Manufacturing Excellence (MEx) initiatives according to mill priorities and building operational team capabilities.

• Drive and monitor the implementation of Manufacturing Excellence enablers within the site, such as DDS, and support the definition of site action plans for continuous improvement based on identified gaps.

• Be a role model for safety, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe working environment.

• Support the Site Manager in delivering desired results through people development and the implementation of MEx initiatives.

• Actively promote and follow up on the consistent implementation of Manufacturing Excellence programs and enablers according to the site's business priorities, coaching local teams and developing Operations Managers and Leaders.

• Actively transfer skills and knowledge, developing capabilities within the site, and review implementation progress and quality, addressing any gaps that arise.

• Proactively share, learn, and reapply best practices across the site, ensuring that systems are standardized and incorporated at the site level.

• Maintain a close link to the Global MEx team to align and implement system enablers (best practices) and ensure standards are effective and delivering desired results.

Who You Are

You are passionate about people, processes and about providing excellent support towards the line and colleagues. To be successful in the role you need to be a communicative leader who operates with a positive and pragmatic can-do attitude, embracing driving change management and dealing with ambiguity and complexity. You are used to handling statistics and to make logical reasoning.

You have:

To succeed in this role, you must have evidence and experience in the effective management of production.

• Proven leadership experience

• Relevant professional experience from manufacturing

• Excellent written and spoken fluency in English and Swedish

• TPM certification is a great advantage

Application

Interested? If you are up for the challenge and think this sounds like you, apply today! Kindly note that due to GDPR we will not accept applications via mail. Please use the link to apply via our career site.

Please be aware that background checks and drug tests are part of this recruitment process.

Union representatives:

Lars-Göte Larsson, Unionen: 073 76 79 44 

Martin Ericsson, Sveriges Ingenjörer: 070 370 63 10

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and caring Work Environment | Empowerment | Job Impact | Work with a Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning and Development | Health & Safety | Social Responsibility | Innovation

Application End Date:20 mars 2025Job Requisition ID:Essity251959