Manufacturing Team Leader – Safety, Coaching & CI

Essity; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Holidays

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Scholarship program for children ofEss

Job summary

Essity North America is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to supervise a shift at our Cherokee, AL facility. The candidate will drive safety, productivity and continuous improvement while developing team members.

The role requires prior manufacturing supervision experience, strong coaching, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on safe operations and effective KPIs. Competitive salary plus bonus and benefits are offered.

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.
• Knowledge and experience using manufacturing best practices and applied improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Coaching

Problem solving

Planning

Organizing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Essity North America is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to supervise a shift at our Cherokee, AL facility. The candidate will drive safety, productivity and continuous improvement while developing team members.

The role requires prior manufacturing supervision experience, strong coaching, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on safe operations and effective KPIs. Competitive salary plus bonus and benefits are offered.