Operations Manager

Essity; Pachuca; Presencial; MXN 700.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Essity is seeking an Operations Manager at our tissue production facility to drive safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets while leading Process and Maintenance teams. You will guide TPM initiatives, optimize KPIs, and manage budgets in a fast-paced plant environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in industrial manufacturing, strong TPM and cost-management knowledge, and advanced English. Willingness to travel/relocate is required as part of global collaboration and continuous improvement

Formación

• 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 and coaching skills; ability to perform under pressure.
• Advanced English proficiency and willingness to travel and relocate when required.

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 operational and financial KPIs.
• Drive TPM implementation (AM–PM), root cause analysis (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 systems

Operational processes

Leadership

Communication

Team coaching

Educación

University degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

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.

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