Manufacturing Excellence Manager
Manufacturing Excellence Manager We are looking for a Manufacturing Excellence Manager to join Essity's largest manufacturing site in the UK. In this role, you will spearhead and implement change in alignment with business requirements, ensuring that customer and supply objectives are met and enhanced through internal development.
Essity may be a company you are not familiar with, but you will know our market-leading consumer brands, including TENA, Bodyform, Cushelle, Velvet, Plenty and Tork, as well as Leukoplast, Actimove, and JOBST within our medical portfolio. Our company mission is to break barriers and improve the well-being of people across the world through our health and hygiene products and solutions.
About the Role You will drive the implementation of Manufacturing Excellence standards through TPM methodology , including AM/PM, DOM, problem solving and technical capability. Lead continuous improvement action plans across site and develop self-sufficient teams with an Autonomous Maintenance mindset.
You will build the site talent pipeline by leading the Process Engineer Graduate and Technical Apprentice Schemes while developing internal capability to meet current and future needs. Leadership and Site Strategy Drive site development and optimise utilisation with key stakeholders. Help deliver the site OGSM and scorecard priorities.
Embed standard ways of working aligned with the site OGSM. Review implementation and address gaps with site leaders. People and Capability Development Lead development plans and strengthen the site talent pipeline. Develop the Process Engineer Graduate Programme. Build capability through skills and knowledge sharing. Coach leaders on Manufacturing Excellence standards and tools. Support development plans and the Manufacturing Academy.
Manufacturing Excellence and Continuous Improvement Champion Manufacturing Excellence aligned with site priorities. Lead CORE events that deliver measurable benefits and savings.
Who You Are Extensive manufacturing experience within a leadership role Degree in Process, Production Engineering or a related discipline advantageous Strong knowledge of safety, quality and manufacturing standards Proven experience improving processes and delivering results Proven people management skills, with coaching and capability experience 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 Location Prudhoe is Essity’s largest site in the UK and is also an integrated site. Employing around 400 people, Prudhoe makes brands such as Velvet and Cushelle.
Prudhoe also makes own brand label products for UK customers such as Asda. Application End Date: 15 Nov 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity265829 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849.
Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future.
At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health.
We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!
