Operations Manager

Essity Higiene y Salud México, S.A. de C.V; México; A distancia; MXN 800.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Essity Higiene y Salud México, S.A. de C.V. in Ciudad Sahagún seeks an Operations Manager to drive plant performance and continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery and cost.

You will lead Process and Maintenance teams, manage budgets, coach staff, and collaborate with local and global teams on TPM, RCA and productivity initiatives. Willingness to travel and relocate when required.

Formación

• University degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments, preferably tissue paper production or continuous processes.
• Strong knowledge of TPM methodologies, manufacturing cost management, maintenance systems and operational processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and deliver safety, quality, cost, delivery and morale targets for the operational area.
• Identify, eliminate and prevent unsafe conditions, fostering a strong safety culture across teams.
• Lead, coach and develop Process and Maintenance teams to achieve high performance and engagement.
• Manage operational budgets, resources, overtime and cost per‑ton for maintenance and labor.
• Define and implement strategies to improve equipment efficiency, reduce waste and optimize key KPIs.
• Drive TPM implementation (AM–PM), RCA and structured daily management systems.
• Participate in savings, infrastructure and new product development projects in collaboration with local and global teams.

Conocimientos

TPM methodologies

Maintenance management

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Cost control

Educación

Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Descripción del empleo

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.
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