Operations Leader: TPM & Continuous Improvement

Essity; Ciudad Sahagún; On-site; MXN 850,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity is seeking an Operations Manager to drive the plant's performance and continuous improvement. You will lead Process and Maintenance teams, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while developing people and capabilities.

The role combines hands‑on leadership with strategic thinking and cross‑functional collaboration, contributing to productivity initiatives, infrastructure projects and innovation aligned with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5–8 years in industrial manufacturing, preferably tissue paper/continuous processes.
• Strong TPM knowledge, cost management, and maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale targets for the operation.
• Identify and eliminate unsafe conditions and foster a strong safety culture.
• Coach and develop Process and Maintenance teams for high performance.
• Manage budgets, resources, overtime, and maintenance labor costs.
• Improve equipment efficiency and reduce waste through TPM and KPI focus.
• Drive TPM (AM–PM), RCA, and daily management systems; contribute to projects and innovation.

Skills

TPM knowledge

Manufacturing cost mgmt

Leadership

Team coaching

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Essity is seeking an Operations Manager to drive the plant's performance and continuous improvement. You will lead Process and Maintenance teams, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while developing people and capabilities.

The role combines hands‑on leadership with strategic thinking and cross‑functional collaboration, contributing to productivity initiatives, infrastructure projects and innovation aligned with business priorities.