Logistics Process Lead

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 seeking a Process Lead located at our manufacturing facility in Neenah, WI.

The Logistics Process Lead is one of the key positions of the Shipping department. The position responsible for the operation results and development of employees on shift and is the interface between management and staff and must have business interests in mind.

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

• Uphold Essity’s Beliefs and Behaviors

• Responsible for the safety performance of employees and serves as a role model. Leads efforts that promote a safe work culture. Identifies and corrects safety hazards and unsafe acts. Confronts unsafe acts and takes timely and appropriate action. Has daily contact with employees regarding safety.

• Responsible for overall performance including productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost control. Establishes priorities and encourages continuous improvement following zero loss flowchart to solve problems. Identifies needs and measures items that impact productivity. Ensures the collection and right reporting of performance KPIs

• Proactively work with and support the department structure and actively engage with the operators.

• Communicates expectations to employees and evaluates performance, such as customer complaints and internal resupply feedback. Communicates matters of importance with supervisor, peers, and others on the management team as necessary. Shares knowledge and ensures the transfer in the team

• Enforces and administers consistent application of all company policies. Ensures the team works to standards. Participates in the selection process and the development of new employees

• Coaches and trains employees to improve skills, and to stimulate individual growth in relation to achievement of objectives. Assures the team members have the necessary education and training to effectively participate in the team.

• Builds relationships with employees, and creates an environment which promotes and supports open communication, creative thinking and cohesive teamwork

• Assign customer pick up, less than truckload, and parcel shipments

• Inventory management for supplies and finished goods

Who You Are

• Completed formal education in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Supply Chain, or equivalent related experience in Shipping and/or manufacturing logistics

• Experience in a leadership role within manufacturing or logistics is preferred

• Strong coaching skills

• Ability to identify problems and implement solutions, as well as handle conflict and confrontation

• Good planning, organizing and prioritizing skills

• Mechanical trouble-shooting skills

• Knowledge and experience using logistics and manufacturing best practices and applied improvement processes

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.