Department Manager

Who We Are

Essity 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.

About the Role

Essity North America Health and Medical Solutions is currently seeking a Department Manager who will manage daily operations in the production of medical grade foam. The ideal candidate should live in the Manchester, CT area or is willing to commute.

We’re looking for people who embody our Beliefs & Behaviors and bring curiosity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. If you want to learn and grow in a collaborative environment where your skills are challenged, but you’re always supported, we would love to connect. 

What you will do

• An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment.

• Facilitate the application of Global Manufacturing Excellence principles and tools (work instructions and procedures for safety, quality, CIL maintenance, etc.).
• Ensure foam is manufactured within current company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices and/or relevant ISO standards.
• Implements and revises written procedures related to manufacturing operations while actively participating in problem-solving initiatives.
• Monitor production metrics to respond to and resolves issues at the source.
• Coordinate maintenance, turnarounds, and downtime for efficiency and speed.
• Coach foam production operators in best practices to provide a safe and efficient work environment and resolve escalated issues and problems.
• Tracks competencies of subordinates and provides leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives.
• Identifies CAPEX needs to support midterm plans.
• Act as a role model for team and accountable for performance & consequence management, coaching and education within their department.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience (Manufacturing/Production Operations, Quality, Engineering).
• 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must maintain a clean shave and will to wear a full-face respirator
• Manufacturing experience required
• Experience working in a regulated industry such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485 preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of MS office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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:

$90,000 - $110,000/annual salary range + 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.
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Employee discounts program
• 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 [email protected]

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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