Operations Manager

Suameer | On Site | Fulltime

Are you an accomplished Operations Manager, eager to embrace a challenging environment where you can make a profound impact? We are looking for a seasoned Operations Manager to join our team at our factory in Suameer.

About the Role

As Operations Manager you are ultimately responsible for the total operational results, both financial and non-financial (SQCDM) of your unit. You will contribute to the Site's Compelling Business Needs (CBN) and establish your Unit Objectives and Goals in line with Site CBN;

You will coach and develop the organization in Lean Manufacturing behaviors and loss elimination strategies by spending significant quality time on the shopfloor, staying attuned to the needs of the crew and department managers, and challenging the status quo.

In this role you will be a member of the Site Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Site Manager.

What You Will Do

Be a role model on safety and 6S, ensure that the safety culture is challenged and increased;
Create, drive and improve Manufacturing Pillars such like: Preventive Maintenance, CIL, CL, 6S, Defects Elimination, Breakdown Elimination, etc
Be responsible for the product quality, ensuring quality controls and execution of improvement cycles in line with our Essity standards;
Be responsible for development of the organizational capability, in close collaboration with the Organization Improvement Management department, to get the expected results;
Hold weekly result follow ups with your team and engineers to identify manufacturing losses and support on the action plans to eliminate those;
Lead and drive the journey of manufacturing excellence by role-modelling the desired behaviors on the shopfloor
Apply Daily Direction Setting (DDS) methodology to create and run to standard and the Safety Culture;
Accountable for the unit Operational Budget and non-financial KPI’s. Run the operation on agreed cost and performance targets, understands the cost structure and drives improvements;
Accountable for the Performance Management process within his/her department. Drive talent review, IDP development and succession planning

Who You Are

Hbo / University degree in engineering;
At least 5-year experience in production;
A natural leader with a proven track record of ‘Run to Standard’ and ‘Rigorous in Execution’ mentality/approach;
Proven and deep expertise of TPM and Lean Manufacturing
Ability to build effective teams and handle diversity;
Change agent, able to implement new improvements;
Ability to work in a complex (matrix) organization (matrix structure);
Flexible with high level of initiative and ambition to achieve tangible results;
Well organized, able to focus on several issues simultaneously and prioritize effectively;
Fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written;

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application via the application button. If you have any questions related to the position please feel free to reach out to Pamela Ostendorf via pamela.ostendorf@essity.com.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Application End Date:

07 sep. 2025

Job Requisition ID:

Essity254297

NL12 Essity Operations Suameer

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