Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Who We Are

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, Consumer

Goods, 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 Health and Medical Solutions is currently seeking a Production Supervisor for our feminine hygiene (Playtex) manufacturing facility located in Dover, DE. This will be a first shift position with occasional weekends required.

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

• Supervise and coordinate all related operations activity in the Fem Care department on shift and provide direction /leadership in the achievement of established goals.
• Maintains working knowledge of schedules, safety, quality, cost, material utilization, and efficiency/OEE.
• Develops and coordinates production/maintenance schedules and manpower planning.
• Analyze costs, material utilization, and inventory levels to resolve variances. Develops necessary controls to monitor these areas.
• Optimizes flexibility of human resources, processes and equipment (Person, Method, and Machine).
• Directs day-to-day support services, including maintenance, to insure continuous and effective production operations.
• Understands and directs safety and housekeeping and environmental initiatives within assigned area.
• Develops, administers and/or presents hourly colleague training.
• Provides direct leadership to ensure conformity with company policies and work rules.
• Understands and champions team initiatives.
• Promotes, understands and directs Lean Manufacturing efforts.
• Demonstrates a pro-active and creative approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Leads and/or facilitates improvement efforts/special projects related to Safety, Quality, Lean, Production, etc.
• Promotes high level performance of hourly associates through the use of continuous improvement training, performance appraisals, and/or corrective action techniques.

Who You Are

• 4-year degree in Operations Management, Engineering or other appropriate fields, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. B.S. in Engineering or Business is preferred. High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 5 years Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with strong preference to high-speed manufacturing.
• Experience and/or knowledge of use of Lean principles or techniques such as TPM, 5S, etc.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, and working knowledge of production data systems. Preference for experience with Kronos and SAP.
• Good technical understanding or mechanical skills.
• Proven track record in leading, coaching and developing people in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of leading manufacturing process improvements and scrap reduction efforts.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, leadership and project management 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 provided through Rally
• Healthcare and 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 EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

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.

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Job Requisition ID:

Essity260702