Site Director Hamburg (m/w/d)

Essity

5d ago

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Full-time
Senior Level
Hamburg
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You need fluency in German, a relevant degree, over 6 years in leadership roles in FMCG/MedTech, TPM experience, collaboration skills, and strong communication in German and English.
You will lead manufacturing operations, drive improvements in safety, quality, and cost, manage budget and union relations, and foster a performance culture through coaching and collaboration.

Requirements

Business fluency in written and spoken German is mandatory
University degree or equivalent relevant education
Experienced and customer driven leader (> 6 years as Site Manager, before that production or supply chain roles) for a strategic site with a demonstrated history of working in the FMCG or MedTech industry.
Leadership experience from working and achieving results in a matrix organization, demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse, international teams
Excellent collaboration skills cross functions and sites
Skilled in and working experience in TPM implementation (> 4 years), affinity/experience with automation/digitalization, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and problem solving
Highly energetic product supply professional, who has the agility to work in a dynamic global environment, being part of global projects and launches.
Positive Self-leader and self-starter, entrepreneur
Great communicator who can build connections and can provide a common inspiring vision
Excellent communication skill to stakeholders, knowing what is relevant for the stakeholders and being able to provide it in an understandable way
German and English are a must
SAP 4/Hana (if possible)
Establish a manufacturing culture of ownership, where employees see and understand the flow of value to the customers and fix that flow when it breaks down.
Ensuring capability building through effective training, coaching, and assessing team members to ensure team future fit capability.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of manufacturing operations, develops, and implements manufacturing operations improvement strategies and activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, performance, and cost improvement in manufacturing in line with the site objectives and key results.
Is ultimately responsible for the operation results in the Site (SQCDM), owns the Site P&L and budget, sets, and follows up site budget, targets, objectives and proactively drives internal and external competitiveness.
Ensures the Site is legally and Essity compliant, ensure and prepare audit conformity and is a Role Model for Safety Sets up and run the factory organization in line with Essity guidelines.
Manages the Site Union relations, jointly with HR and in harmony with the other sites in the country.
Is the interface between internal & external stakeholders and the Site and represents the Site’s technology and production capability in the relevant networks.
Expected to drive growth together with commercial around the globe.
A key element of this role is to ensure operational excellence by driving simplification, automation, and effective collaboration by all partners in a service delivery process.
Apply lean manufacturing principles (TPM) in designing, specifying, and validating world-class manufacturing processes that achieve organizational goals to achieve sustainable, continuous improvement of operations to gain a competitive advantage, lower costs, and increase profit.
Develops the Factory Management Team (Factory, Unit, Line and Process Engineers) on HMex principles through personal involvement and in collaboration with central HMex resources.
Develops drives and owns the Strategic initiatives & capabilities required, aligned with the Business Strategy via Site Compelling Business Need.
Through effective cross-functional collaboration ensure that all Capital and Innovation Projects relevant to the site are implemented effectively in line with operational and performance objectives and collaborate with functional departments in the implementation of improvements.
Investigate and implement innovative manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve product quality.
Drive a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.
Provides clear leadership, coaching, direction-priority setting and energizes her/his people in their workplace.
Creates positive change by inspiring and motivating the production team.
Develops drives and owns the Strategic initiatives & capabilities required, aligned with the Business Strategy via Site Compelling Business Need.
Through effective cross-functional collaboration ensure that all Capital and Innovation Projects relevant to the site are implemented effectively in line with operational and performance objectives and collaborate with functional departments in the implementation of improvements.
Investigate and implement innovative manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve product quality.
Drive a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.
Provides clear leadership, coaching, direction-priority setting and energizes her/his people in their workplace.
Creates positive change by inspiring and motivating the production team.
Establish a manufacturing culture of ownership, where employees see and understand the flow of value to the customers and fix that flow when it breaks down.
Ensuring capability building through effective training, coaching, and assessing team members to ensure team future fit capability.

FAQs

What is the location for the Site Director position?

The Site Director position is based in Hamburg, Germany.

Is business fluent German required for this role?

Yes, business fluent German is mandatory for this position.

What experience is required for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should have over 6 years of experience as a Site Manager and previous roles in production or supply chain, preferably in the FMCG or MedTech industry.

What are the key responsibilities of the Site Director?

The Site Director is responsible for leading manufacturing operations, ensuring production, quality, and cost targets are met, and developing improvement strategies.

Who will the Site Director report to?

The Site Director will report to the VP Product Supply Medical.

What languages are required for this position?

Proficiency in both German and English is required.

Is there potential for career growth in this position?

Yes, the Site Director has the potential to grow into the role of Operations Director Product Supply Medical within a few years.

Do I need experience in lean manufacturing principles?

Yes, candidates should have skilled experience in TPM implementation and continuous improvement, including lean manufacturing practices.

What is the application end date for this position?

The application end date is 29 December 2024.

Can I apply for this position if I only speak English?

No, business fluent German is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Essity

A global, leading hygiene and health company #BreakingBarriersToWellbeing

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

10,001+

Employees

2017

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Essity is a global hygiene and health company that focuses on developing, producing, and selling personal care and hygiene products. Their portfolio includes items such as baby diapers, feminine care products, incontinence products, and medical solutions. The ultimate mission of Essity is to improve well-being by offering sustainable and innovative hygiene and health solutions. Their purpose revolves around promoting health and hygiene practices globally while minimising their environmental impact. Essity aims to contribute to society's well-being by providing products that enhance people's quality of life, ensuring responsible production and consumption, and driving positive change in the areas of health, hygiene, and sustainability.