Plant Director: Lean, TPM, and P&L Leader

Essity Hygiene and Health AB (Askersund); Askersunds kommun; On-site; SEK 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity Hygiene and Health AB (Askersund) seeks a Site Director to lead a 75-strong manufacturing site, overseeing production, quality, safety, and supply chain. You will drive strategy, targets, and performance in line with global objectives and business needs.

You will build a high-performing leadership team, champion Lean and TPM, and push automation and digitalization to improve efficiency. Strong P&L ownership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent education.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in site or plant leadership within FMCG or MedTech environments.
• Strong background in TPM, Lean, automation/digitalization, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and experience driving measurable operational improvements.
• Skilled collaborator with experience in matrixed, multinational organizations.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities, able to inspire teams and influence stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial, resilient, and energized by transformation and fast-paced global environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Motivation (SQCDM).
• Own the site’s full P&L, define operational targets, and drive competitiveness and productivity.
• Strengthen a proactive, compliance-driven safety culture and ensure audit-readiness at all times.
• Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing leadership team that fosters accountability and continuous improvement.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and TPM to accelerate efficiency, automation, and digitalization.
• Collaborate closely with global commercial and functional teams to ensure product availability and exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Represent the site in global initiatives, steering committees, and cross-functional forums.
• Maintain strong, constructive union relationships in partnership with HR.
• Drive a culture of ownership, learning, and performance excellence at all levels.
• Drive innovation, implement capital investments, and enhance the site’s long-term strategic capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

TPM

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

P&L ownership

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree or equivalent education

Job description

Essity Hygiene and Health AB (Askersund) seeks a Site Director to lead a 75-strong manufacturing site, overseeing production, quality, safety, and supply chain. You will drive strategy, targets, and performance in line with global objectives and business needs.

You will build a high-performing leadership team, champion Lean and TPM, and push automation and digitalization to improve efficiency. Strong P&L ownership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.