Operations Manager

Operations Manager

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.

Working 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.

At Essity: This Is What We Do

About the Role

The Essity Manufacturing Professional Hygiene North America organization is currently searching for an Operations Manager for our  manufacturing site in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for all performance results in all aspects of our converting operation. The Operations Manager will provide direction and be accountable for Continuous Improvement of business operations with utmost priority on safety and quality; drive operator development, performance improvement and accountability; manage and develop staff; develops and manages successful safety performance for all employees. Additionally, incumbent grows and maintains production volumes to support regional and divisional needs, develops and implements strategies to improve Mill performance, and supports the core continuous improvement principals of: Safety, Quality, Capabilities Development, Manufacturing Performance; manage material and energy savings, production cost and strategy to support business needs. The Operation manager will report to the Regional Site Manager.

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

• Responsible for the continuous improvement of safety performance in the facility, including all employees, visitors and contractors;
• Formulates and implements manufacturing policies and programs that guide the facility in improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation;
• Works with various resources to develop training and implement development plans for all employees;
• Facilitates the career growth of subordinates, making them more effective leaders and managers;
• Develops the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards;
• Assists Site Manager in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives to improve business performance;
• Plans for new production capacity and ability to respond to continual business growth;
• Keeps up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance;
• Responsible to sponsor and lead projects, efficient application of capital spending that supports process improvement initiatives. In addition, plans for organizational change initiatives and develops, monitors, and coordinates internal and external resources in support of projects;
• Responsible for the development of the employee relations at the facility in accordance with the company’s principles and strategic partnerships; leadership role to drive trust and partnership with site labor.
• Be a Role Model for the implementation of overall Continuous Improvement plans and activities;
• Develops partnership with Site Controller to understand and drive financial impact;
• Partners with Health & Safety and Environmental resources to continually improve Tissue Converting manufacturing area.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Paper Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or significant experience and leadership within our industry;
• Five (5) years of production