Manufacturing Supervisor

Essity; Alabama; On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader for the Cherokee, AL site. The salaried supervisor will drive production results, coach a team, and ensure a safe working environment while upholding company policies.

This role emphasizes continuous improvement and people development on shift, with a focus on meeting productivity and quality targets. The ideal candidate has five years of manufacturing supervision experience, strong coaching abilities, and a track record of implementing effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent work experience can be substituted for the degree.
• Five years experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong coaching skills
• Ability to identify problems and implement solutions, as well as handle conflict and confrontation
• Good planning, organizing and prioritizing skills
• Mechanical trouble-shooting skills
• Knowledge and experience using manufacturing best practices and applied improvement processes

Responsibilities

• Uphold Essity's beliefs and behaviours and lead safety performance as a role model.
• Accountable for shift productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost control.
• Set priorities and drive continuous improvement using a zero-loss flowchart.
• Collect and report performance KPIs accurately.
• Communicate expectations and evaluate team performance.
• Transfer knowledge and encourage skills development within the team.
• Enforce policies and participate in selection and development of new employees.
• Direct, coach, and train employees to improve skills and participation in objectives.
• Foster open communication, teamwork, and a positive working environment.
• May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Planning & prioritizing

Problem solving

Manufacturing best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Manufacturing SupervisorWe’re using cookies to give you the best experience possible of Essity.com. Read more about the cookies we use and how to change your settings .### Manufacturing SupervisorApply: On Site: Cherokee, AL: Full time: Posted Today: Essity265857**Manufacturing Supervisor****Who We Are**Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.Working at Essity is not just a career, it’s where you’ll play your part in a better future, making the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity, there’s shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you.**About the Role**The Essity Manufacturing Professional Hygiene North America business is currently searching for a **Manufacturing Team Leader** (salaried supervisor); this position will be based out of our facility in Cherokee, AL.We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.## **What You Will Do**The **Manufacturing Team Leader** is an integral part of the site and works closely with production employees and those in other departments to drive optimal production results and continuous improvement, while maintaining a safe work environment for all. The Team Leader is ultimately responsible for the operation results and development of employees on shift.* Uphold Essity’s Beliefs and Behaviors;* Responsible for the safety performance of employees and serves as a role model. Leads efforts that promote a safe work culture. Identifies and corrects safety hazards and unsafe acts. Confronts unsafe acts and takes timely and appropriate action. Has daily contact with employees regarding safety;* Responsible for assigned shift’s overall performance to include productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control. Establishes priorities and encourages continuous improvement following zero loss flowchart to solve problems. Identifies needs and measures items that impact productivity. Ensures the collection and right reporting of performance KPIs;* Communicates expectations to employees and evaluates performance. Communicates matters of importance with supervisor, peers, and others on the management team as necessary. Shares knowledge and ensures the transfer in the team;* Enforces and administers consistent application of all company policies. Ensures the team works to standards. Participates in the selection process and the development of new employees;* Directs, coaches and trains employees to improve skills, and to stimulate individual growth in relation to achievement of objectives. Assures the team members have the necessary education and training to effectively participate on the team;* Builds relationships with employees, and creates an environment which promotes and supports open communication, creative thinking and cohesive team work;* Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.## ## **Who You Are*** Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and rotating shifts;* Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent work experience can be substituted for the degree;* Five years experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment preferred;* Strong coaching skills;* Ability to identify problems and implement solutions, as well as handle conflict and confrontation;* Good planning, organizing and prioritizing skills;* Mechanical trouble-shooting skills;* Knowledge and experience using manufacturing best practices and applied improvement processes.## **What We Can Offer You**At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.**Compensation and Benefits:**Expected Compensation:Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits.Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:* United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance;* Wellness program provided through Rally;* Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA);* 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution;* Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance;* Employee Assistance Program;* PTO offering with Paid Holidays;* Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance;* Employee discounts program;* Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.Additional InformationThe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact [e-mail], we are improving lives, every dayWorking at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.## Application End Date:## ## Job Requisition ID:Essity265857