Production Supervisor - Paper Making

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company dedicated to improving well-being through our products and solutions, essentials for everyday life.

You may not know Essity, but we are a global leading hygiene and health company, with corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. We are a corporate leader when it comes to sustainability and have strong values – our Essity Beliefs & Behaviors – which drive our amazing culture. Our products improve the lives of people who use them, as we break barriers to well-being.

Through world-class supply chain performance, we enable the delivery of business needs to meet local demands. Our Global Supply Chain business unit has approximately 17,000 employees, working from 54 production sites in 19 countries. We supply hygiene products for our business areas Consumer Tissue (Toilet paper, Household towels, Handkerchiefs, Facial tissues, Wet wipes and Napkins), Professional Hygiene (TORK) and Personal Care (Incontinence Products, Feminine Care and Baby Care). The unit was formed on June 1, 2019 by merging the two entities Supply Chain Development and Global Manufacturing. Prior to 2019, the unit operated in two separate entities, known as GHS Tissue and GHS Personal Care.

Who We Are

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 Supply Chain/Manufacturing team in North America business is currently searching for Manufacturing Team Leader (salaried supervisor); this position will be based out of our facility in South Glens Falls, NY.

The Manufacturing Team Leader is an integral part of the Site and works closely with production employees and those in other departments to drive optimal production results and continuous improvement, while maintaining a safe work environment for all. The Team Leader is ultimately responsible for the operation results and development of employees on shift.

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

• Uphold Essity’s Beliefs and Behaviors;
• Responsible for the safety performance of employees and serves as a role model. Leads efforts that promote a safe work culture. Identifies and corrects safety hazards and unsafe acts. Confronts unsafe acts and takes timely and appropriate action. Has daily contact with employees regarding safety;
• Responsible for assigned shift’s overall performance to include productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control. Establishes priorities and encourages continuous improvement following zero loss flowchart to solve problems. Identifies needs and measures items that impact productivity. Ensures the collection and right reporting of performance KPIs;
• Communicates expectations to employees and evaluates performance. Communicates matters of importance with supervisor, peers, and others on the management team as necessary. Shares knowledge and ensures the transfer in the team;
• Enforces and administers consistent application of all company policies. Ensures the team works to standards. Participates in the training process and the review and development of new employees as necessary;
• Directs, coaches and trains employees to improve skills, and to stimulate individual growth in relation to achievement of objectives. Assures the team members have the necessary education and training to effectively participate on the team;
• Builds relationships with employees, and creates an environment which promotes and supports open communication, creative thinking and cohesive team work;
• Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Must be able to work rotating shifts;
• Bachelor's Degree in related field helpful but not required;
• Five years in the field of paper making operations or similar manufacturing operational experience;
• Strong coaching skills;
• Ability to identify problems and implement solutions, as well as handle conflict and confrontation;
• Good planning, organizing and prioritizing skills;
• Mechanical trouble-shooting skills;
• Knowledge and experience using manufacturing best practices and applied improvement processes.

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.

Collaborative and caring Work Environment | Empowerment | Job Impact | Work with a Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning and Development | Health & Safety | Social Responsibility | Innovation

Additional Information

Among other requirements, our policy (COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: Mandatory) requires all office and sales employees to be fully vaccinated. You must submit evidence of full vaccination prior to the day on which you are scheduled to start your employment with Essity. “Fully vaccinated” means two weeks have passed since an employee’s final COVID-19 vaccination injection.

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.