Manufacturing Excellence Manager

We are looking for a Manufacturing Excellence Manager to join Essity's largest manufacturing site in the UK. In this role, you will spearhead and implement change in alignment with business requirements, ensuring that customer and supply objectives are met and enhanced through internal development.

Responsibilities

Drive the implementation of Manufacturing Excellence standards through TPM methodology, including AM/PM, DOM, problem solving and technical capability; Lead continuous improvement action plans across site; Develop self-sufficient teams with an Autonomous Maintenance mindset; Build the site talent pipeline by leading the Process Engineer Graduate and Technical Apprentice Schemes; Develop internal capability to meet current and future needs; Drive site development and optimise utilisation with key stakeholders; Help deliver the site OGSM and scorecard priorities; Embed standard ways of working aligned with the site OGSM; Review implementation and address gaps with site leaders; Lead development plans and strengthen the site talent pipeline; Develop the Process Engineer Graduate Programme; Build capability through skills and knowledge sharing; Coach leaders on Manufacturing Excellence standards and tools; Support development plans and the Manufacturing Academy; Champion Manufacturing Excellence aligned with site priorities; Lead CORE events that deliver measurable benefits and savings

Requirements

Extensive manufacturing experience within a leadership role; Strong knowledge of safety, quality and manufacturing standards; Proven experience improving processes and delivering results; Proven people management skills, with coaching and capability experience

Nice to have

Degree in Process, Production Engineering or a related discipline

Benefits

Feel valued; Empowered to grow; Challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere