Manufacturing Supervisor

Essity•Barton, VT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Essity is seeking a salaried Manufacturing Team Leader (supervisor) for its Professional Hygiene North America business at its facility in Cherokee, Alabama. The role works closely with production employees and other departments to achieve production results and continuous improvement while maintaining a safe work environment. The Team Leader is responsible for shift operating results and employee development.

Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and rotating shifts.
Strong coaching skills.
Ability to identify problems, implement solutions, and handle conflict and confrontation.
Good planning, organizing, and prioritizing skills.
Mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge and experience using manufacturing best practices and applied improvement processes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience in place of the degree.
Five years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Uphold Essity’s beliefs and behaviors.
Take responsibility for employee safety performance, model safe behavior, promote a safe work culture, identify and correct hazards and unsafe acts, and maintain daily safety contact with employees.
Manage the assigned shift’s productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost control; set priorities, support continuous improvement using the zero loss flowchart, identify and measure productivity drivers, and ensure accurate collection and reporting of performance KPIs.
Communicate expectations and evaluate employee performance; communicate important matters with supervisors, peers, and management; and share knowledge across the team.
Apply company policies consistently and ensure the team follows standards.
Participate in employee selection and the development of new employees.
Direct, coach, and train employees to improve skills and support individual growth and achievement of objectives.
Ensure team members have the education and training needed to participate effectively on the team.
Build relationships and foster open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive teamwork.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary and annual incentive bonus.
United Healthcare PPO, EyeMed vision insurance, and Delta Dental insurance.
Wellness program through Rally.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution.
Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
PTO and paid holidays.
Voluntary critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
Employee discounts program.
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.