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As a global leader in hygiene and health, Essity is committed to breaking barriers to well-being and creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.\nAbout the role\nYou will lead our Converting maintenance team to deliver safe, high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable performance across key manufacturing assets. This is a hands-on leadership role, not hands on tools, where success comes from building a capable, accountable, and engaged team to consistently deliver strong operational outcomes.\nYou’ll shape a practical, long-term maintenance strategy, embed world-class engineering practices, develop a high performing team, and help us consistently meet production and improvement goals.\nWhat you will Do\nLead, develop, and hold accountable a multi-disciplinary maintenance team, building a high-performing, engaged culture aligned to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.\nEstablish clear expectations, drive performance management, and build capability through structured coaching, feedback, and development planning.\nLead proactive maintenance strategies that increase equipment availability and reliability, delivering results through strong team execution.\nImplement TPM Zero to 100 and Asset Maintenance Management approaches to reduce repeat failures and enhance asset care.\nModel and reinforce a zero-harm safety culture, including effective risk assessment, permits, and LOTO processes.\nApply sound engineering standards, root-cause analysis, and accurate documentation aligned with OEM and site procedures.\nPlan and control maintenance costs through efficient scheduling, smart resource use, and improved spare-parts management.\nUse CMMS and data insights to prioritise work, improve MTBF, reduce MTTR, and prevent recurrence of issues.\nPartner with Production, Engineering, RST, and external vendors to align priorities and uplift asset reliability.\nContribute to delivery of the annual production plan and OEE targets while driving continuous improvement through strong team leadership and execution. \nAbout You\nYou’re an experienced maintenance leader who knows that strong results come from strong teams. You’re passionate about equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams. You bring:\nProven experience leading and developing teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, with a track record of improving team performance, engagement, and capability.\nStrong people leadership skills, including performance management, coaching, and building inclusive, high-performing teams.\nQualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through experience in high-volume production (FMCG and/or 24/7 operations welcomed).\nSkill in both planned and responsive maintenance and confident using CMMS (e.g., SAP/IFS/Maximo/Infor).\nProficient with root-cause tools (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone) and comfortable making decisions using data and evidence.\nClear, respectful communicator who collaborates effectively across teams and with external partners.\nNice to have:Familiarity with SAP enterprise programs, HSE&R ISO standards, paper manufacturing, condition monitoring, CMRP certification, or CI/Lean methodologies.\nWhat We Offer\nOur 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.\nA dynamic team environment built on the foundations of authenticity, respect, and a passion for what we do \nA competitive salary package - $100,000 - $130,000 per year (experience based)\nFully funded Wellbeing One Southern Cross medical insurance, with free annual health checks and doctor's appointments\nFree income protection, permanent disability, and life insurance\nFree Annual Flu Vaccinations, Annual Wellness Day and free onsite parking\nReady for your next move? Apply now! 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