Manufacturing Team Leader: Drive Production & Safety

Essity; Alabama; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

PTO

Scholarship program for dependents

Employee discounts

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader (salaried supervisor) for our Cherokee, AL facility. You will lead production staff, promote safety, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring high performance and proper development of team members.

The role requires strong coaching skills, a background in manufacturing supervision, and the ability to implement effective solutions, manage priorities, and uphold company standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Essity’s Beliefs and Behaviors.
• Safety: lead efforts to promote a safe work culture and address hazards.
• Oversee shift performance: productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost control; monitor KPIs.
• Communicate expectations and evaluate performance; share knowledge across the management team.
• Enforce policies and support development of new employees.
• Coach and train team members to grow skills and achieve objectives.
• Foster open communication and cohesive teamwork.

Skills

Coaching skills

Planning & organizing

Problem solving

Manufacturing best practices

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Essity is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader (salaried supervisor) for our Cherokee, AL facility. You will lead production staff, promote safety, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring high performance and proper development of team members.

The role requires strong coaching skills, a background in manufacturing supervision, and the ability to implement effective solutions, manage priorities, and uphold company standards in a fast-paced environment.