Technical Safety Specialist

Technical Safety Specialist

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.

At Essity: This Is What We Do

About the Role

Essity Professional Hygiene North America is currently seeking a Technical Safety Specialist at our manufacturing 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

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

• Provide local expertise and knowledge of Machinery Safety process;

• Participates in new machinery projects to assure safety performance level of machines are met;

• Provides local expertise and knowledge to implement and maintain a robust system for Process Safety;

• Provides support and ownership of equipment audits and inspections  of Technical Safety equipment and PPE;

• Participates in required networks for regional technical safety activities with other sites and Global Technical Safety group;

• Is supporting the site in RCA for any incidents where technical safety is an element.

Who You Are

• University degree in Engineering or related field preferred;

• Work experience in related field;

• Safety Awareness;

• Leadership & Influencing skills;

• Decision making;

• Conflict management;

• Effective Communication skills;

• Presentation skills;

• Prioritization;

• Time management;

• Advanced Problem solving skills;

• Stakeholder management skills;

• Financial awareness;

• Analytical skills;

• Customer focus;

• Interpersonal skills;

• Learning Agility;

• Coaching skills.

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 p