Operations Manager
Essity is hiring an Operations Manager. Level rates it ; you can apply on Essity.
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About the Role
As Operations Manager, you will play a key role within the plant leadership team, driving operational performance and continuous improvement across the operation. You will lead teams in Process and Maintenance, ensure strong results across safety, quality, delivery and cost, and contribute to the long‑term development of people and capabilities.
This role combines hands‑on leadership, strategic thinking and cross‑functional collaboration, with active involvement in productivity initiatives, infrastructure projects and innovation efforts aligned with business priorities.
What You Will Do
Operational Results (SQCDM): Lead and deliver safety, quality, cost, delivery and morale targets for the operational area.
Safety Leadership: Identify, eliminate and prevent unsafe conditions, fostering a strong safety culture across teams.
Team Management: Lead, coach and develop Process and Maintenance teams to achieve high performance and engagement.
Cost & Budget Control: Manage operational budgets, resources, overtime and cost per-ton for maintenance and labor.
Efficiency & Performance: Define and implement strategies to improve equipment efficiency, reduce waste and optimize key operational and financial KPIs.
Continuous Improvement: Drive TPM implementation (AM–PM), root cause analysis (RCA) and structured daily management systems.
Projects & Innovation: Participate in savings, infrastructure and new product development projects in collaboration with local and global teams.
Who You Are
University degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
5–8 years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments, preferably in tissue paper production or continuous processes.
Strong knowledge of TPM methodologies, manufacturing cost management, maintenance systems and operational processes.
Proven leadership capabilities, with strong communication, collaboration, influence, conflict resolution and coaching skills, and the ability to perform under pressure.
Advanced English proficiency and willingness to travel and relocate when required.
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
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Essity261272How we rate this
Operations Manager at Essity rates 36 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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