**Department Leader /Production Manager** At Essity, we are seeking to hire a Department Leader /Production Manager to work within the Manufacturing Management team in the Production unit. Candidates should hold a degree in Industrial, Electronic, Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering, among others, and have experience in mass consumer goods manufacturing companies (TPM: Total Productive Maintenance). This role will be responsible for leading, managing and directing the production process. The position is accountable for the development and utilization of necessary standardization processes to contribute to the company's established performance indicators. We are looking for a candidate who will perform the following key responsibilities: * Lead investigations and analysis of safety incidents and execution of associated Hygiene and Safety plans. * Ensure proper levels of order, cleanliness and 5S throughout the production plant. * Lead the standardization process of production lines. Ensure creation and compliance with standards enabling achievement of targets in safety/quality/productivity/cost. * Manage the team under supervision, generate and execute training plans, ensuring proper use of technical mastery development processes for operations, and development and execution of the skills matrix for personnel under supervision. * Verify and ensure proper functioning and stability of assigned production lines. * Lead the definition and execution of maintenance plans to keep equipment in optimal condition. * Conduct failure analysis and develop associated action plans, as well as follow-up on improvement plans required to achieve established goals. * Generate, monitor and control the maintenance budget for assigned production lines. * Supervise management activities related to third-party maintenance interventions (coordination with procurement, purchase order receipt, etc.). Identify and develop necessary improvements for Capex projects. * Ensure correct usage of raw materials and production inputs according to established standards, and develop improvements in material usage and selection. Requirements * Minimum required experience: 3 to 5 years (verifiable) in similar roles (mandatory). * Knowledge in: (mandatory) * Office tools. * SAP proficiency (not mandatory). * Quality standards. * Technical knowledge (planning, plant balancing, methods and time studies). * Manufacturing management (Kaizen, TPM, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma). * Industrial safety. * Knowledge of manufacturing processes and products. * Costs and budgets. * KPI management. * Mechanics and electronics. * Project evaluation. * Basic mathematics. * Statistics. * Intermediate English. Strong interpersonal skills, leadership, customer orientation, teamwork, and genuine personal and professional commitment to the area will be highly valued. **What We Offer** We are a Swedish multinational company, a global leader in hygiene and health solutions that improve people's well-being. We focus on achieving superior results within a culture that values care for people, leadership and collaboration. At our company, we believe every career is as unique as the individual, and that employees can reach their full potential in a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, empowerment, work impact, working with a strong purpose, individual learning and development, health and safety, social responsibility and innovation. **Application End Date:** ------------------------- Dec 05 2025 **Job Requisition ID:** ----------------------- Essity258119