Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Who We Are

is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters 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. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

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 you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors.

About the Role

Essity North America Health and Medical Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager that will be responsible for the performance management and supervision of 3-4 industrial maintenance technicians and all maintenance related activities for our advanced wound care manufacturing site located in Manchester, CT. We are looking for a transformational leader who embodies our values, is not afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move with a sense of urgency.

What You Will Do

• Support management of technical stops, corrective maintenance, and the elimination of breakdown times by applying DDS and problem-solving tools.

• Work closely with department managers and production team leads to schedule equipment maintenance activities.

• Supports planning for installation and validation of newly installed equipment and maintains all existing equipment.

• Maintain calibration certification for required equipment and review certificates for accuracy upon receipt.

• Ensure the safety of equipment and facilities and manage lock-out / tag-out system.

• Establishes a Maintenance Meeting to plan all maintenance related activities (Planning and Scheduling).

• Facilitates the application of systems expert maintenance and contributes to the systems for team maintenance.

• Proven ability to develop and implement maintenance strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize equipment reliability and performance.

• Owns planned and unplanned maintenance processes.

• Owns the maintenance management information system (incl. Technical Database, SAP etc.)

• Owns the management of budget, expenses, and P&L responsibilities directly related to maintenance.

• Coaches team members in all behaviors and tools in terms of Maintenance.

• Trains and transfer the knowledge to the maintenance technicians, and identifies competences need for the site.

• Additional responsibilities as required.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or vocational certification preferred.

• 5+ years maintenance or production tech experience in a manufacturing environment with 2+ years in a supervisory role.

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems, with demonstrated proficiency in maintenance best practices and methodologies.

• Experience with automated production lines preferred.

• Conversion line technical knowledge a plus.

• Proven ability to lead CapEx projects up to $1MM, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven ability to develop and implement maintenance strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize equipment reliability and performance.

• Possess excellent analytical, problem solving and project management skills.

• Must be comfortable with frequently walking, standing, and lifting & carrying up to 50 lbs.

• Travel requirement: 20%

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:

Salary of $90K - $115K + 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 and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 401(k) with employer match and annual employ