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Full time

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On Site

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Cherokee, AL

Manufacturing Supervisor

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.

Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment.  As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About the Role

Essity Professional Hygiene North America is currently recruiting for a Shift Coach (Manufacturing Supervisor) for the converting area at our manufacturing facility in Cherokee, AL.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk. 

What You Will Do

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

  • Is a role model and accountable for performance & consequence management, coaching and education within their department.

  • Ensure adherence to essential operational standards and procedures within the team and on the production line.

  • Participates in the implementation of product initiatives and projects in the line.

  •  Ensure team’s compliance with operational standards (safety, quality, maintenance, centerlining (CL), cleaning, inspection, lubrication (CIL), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), etc).

  • Execute onboarding processes and facilitate continuous learning for the team.

  • Act as the first point of contact for managing incidents related to safety, quality, and environmental concerns, as well as handling disciplinary actions.

  • Optimize team resources during shifts to achieve the expected production results, ensuring efficient use of time, materials, and labor.

Who You Are

  • High School Diploma, Technical Degree or equivalent. 

  • +1 year of experience in supervisory or team leadership role, with proven success in leading and motivating teams. 

  • Relevant experience in production / manufacturing environment. 

  • Experience in team management, including planning, task delegation, performance tracking, and providing feedback to team members. 

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:

Expected Compensation:

Competitive annual salary + 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
  • PTO offering with Paid Holidays
  • 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 EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

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.

Application End Date:

Job Requisition ID:

Essity261388