Total Productive Maintenance Manager

Essity; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Total Productive Maintenance Manager for our Dover, DE manufacturing facility. The role focuses on developing and deploying TPM strategies, coaching site leaders, and driving safe, reliable operations that meet customer expectations.

You will lead capability development, onboarding, and TPM projects, collaborate with site departments, and promote effective communication to sustain world-class maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years’ experience in supply chain.
• University or Bachelor degree level qualified in process / production engineering.
• Good understanding of safety/quality/manufacturing processes, procedures and standards; TPM implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment through I Care initiatives.
• Develop capability plans and align with organization blueprints to cover gaps.
• Coach site teams and leaders in process improvements and on-the-job training.
• Oversee onboarding for new roles and responsibilities in operations.
• Drive TPM initiatives, audit progress, and roll out TPM strategies.
• Promote effective communication and engagement across sites.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Safety & quality understanding

Leadership & coaching

Education

Bachelor's in process/production engineering

Tools

TPM

Lean

20 Keys

Job description

Total Productive Maintenance Manager

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well‑being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Personal Care, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide. Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well‑being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About the Role

Essity is currently seeking a TPM Manager in our manufacturing facility in Dover, DE. 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

An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment

Assure that the capability development process has high focus on reaching customer expectations and quality standards

Support implementation of the right organization in line with the blueprint and the existing capabilities, from a technical and behavioral standpoint, to ensure the gaps in the pipeline are covered

Assure a high-quality onboarding for the newcomers (including GO-manufacturing candidates) or for the people with new responsibilities in the operations teams

Support the organization to set the suitable technical and work processes capability plan and follow-up to ensure full completion (Manufacturing Academy). Actively review and coach local teams and leaders in site processes, e.g. DOM/DDS; CIL, CL, deliver hands-on support

Promote and foster all the communication channels available to ensure effective information sharing and engagement

Ensure the effective participation of the individuals and teams in the improvement activities (i.e. Best Practice database, Case studies…)

Develop and implement specific projects to help achieve business goals. Support Site Director and lead team in the development and deployment of site CBN and OGSM

Organize, drive and coach TPM initiatives in the sites (if suitable) Develop, align and drive together with the site departments the TPM strategies roll out plan. Audit and track progress to keep standards alive.

Support the site in building and maintaining good relationships with schools and universities, organize lectures, presence in university employers’ markets, tours and case studies in the factory and support line management in functional coaching of apprentices, trainees and other young engineers

Is a role model and accountable for performance & consequence management, coaching and education within their department.

Who You Are

• 5 or more years’ experience in supply chain
• University or Bachelor degree level qualified in process / production engineering discipline
• Good understanding of safety/quality/manufacturing processes, procedures and standards; proven track record of organizational and result development (incl TPM implementation)
• In depth knowledge, experience and mastery of implementing high performing work systems, e.g. TPM, Lean, 20 keys, …

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
• 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
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees

Additional Information

The 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]

Application End Date: 20 Oct 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity265813

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well‑being of 1billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people‑first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance‑oriented environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work‑life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well‑being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR13bn) and employed36000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!