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Full time

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Hybrid

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Sahagun, Mexico
Ecatepec, Mexico; Medellin , Colombia

Technical Safety Manager

Ready to improve safety at scale across LATAM manufacturing sites? Passionate about protecting people through smart technical solutions? Join us to drive safer workplaces and strengthen technical excellence—apply now and be part of making a real impact.
 

About the Role

In this regional role, you will support the implementation and continuous improvement of Essity’s global technical safety program across LATAM. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will ensure that safety standards are embedded in equipment, processes, and engineering practices to safeguard our operations.
Working closely with site teams and global stakeholders, you will drive consistency, elevate technical capabilities, and support risk assessment and mitigation strategies across multiple locations. This is a highly collaborative role with strong regional impact and visibility.

What You Will Do

  • Technical Safety Standards: Ensure technical safety requirements are applied consistently across sites, aligned with global standards and expectations
  • Risk Assessments: Facilitate machinery and process safety risk assessments and support implementation of mitigation strategies
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Provide expert guidance on safety systems, equipment protection, fire detection, and lifting devices
  • Process Safety Development: Support development and deployment of global process safety tools and methodologies (e.g., risk assessment frameworks)
  • Site Support & Audits: Conduct site visits to assess safety performance, support improvements, and follow up on action plans
  • Capability Building: Train and coach site teams to strengthen technical safety knowledge and competencies
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration: Work with engineering teams, OEMs, and third parties to implement effective safety solutions

Who You Are

  • University degree or equivalent industrial experience in Engineering, Safety, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments such as FMCG, chemical, converting, or paper production, with exposure to machinery safety
  • Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment integration, and safety systems
  • Strong influencing, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across multiple sites and cultures
  • Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus

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.
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Application End Date:

13 jul 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity261759