Plant Initiative Manager

We are looking for a driven Initiative Manager for Essity in Falkenberg who can manage and optimize the product portfolio, secure projects, changes in materials, efficiency improvements and market initiatives. You will provide strategic direction and planning for the projects and initiatives functions at the site, driving execution with excellence and to meet site goals and objectives.
As Initiative Manager you will also work with developing and implementing improvements in areas such as innovations, technical projects and in materials and markets. You will lead the site CapEx portfolio including asset replacement strategy and you are the owner of the Initiatives Site Master Plan.
The role is responsible for the initiation and implementation of all plant initiatives and is a key contributor to innovation. He/she will coordinate all project related activities for the plant and all products and materials initiatives. The role needs also to ensure fast execution of innovation projects and cost savings initiatives leading an expert team of engineers and project technicians. He/she will create short- and long-term action plans through close collaboration with functions outside the factories like Product Assortment - and Innovation-teams, Technology and Sourcing organization and following Business input and needs.
You will be a member of the Site Management Team, where you take a shared Business Ownership for the full plant development. Also, as member of the Global Manufacturing Personal Care Initiatives Network team, develop and implement enablers for initiative improvements. You will report to Site Manager.
Who are you
To succeed in the role of Initiative Manager at Essity
you have a relevant university education within engineering or experience considered equivalent
you have well-documented leadership experience
you have 10+ years of experience of work in similar role including Project Management
Experience of applying of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) is a plus
you are fluent in English. Knowing Swedish is a plus



Application
Please apply online in English.
Union Representatives: Joakim Bengtsson, Unionen: 0346-55813 and Martin Ericsson, Sv Ingenjörer: 0346-55849
About the Falkenberg plant
Falkenberg Plant, with approx. 400 employees, is characterized by a modern organization and advanced technology machine lines. Development of new technology and product upgrades and improvements are a continuous process, and most of our product assortment is “fast moving consumer goods”. In Falkenberg plant, baby diapers and incontinence products are manufactured, primarily for Nordic and central/eastern Europe.
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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.