Manufacturing Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Essity scores B on the Alion truth index.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.
Working at Essity is not just a career, it’s where you’ll play your part in a better future, making the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity, there’s shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you.
About the Role
The Essity Manufacturing Professional Hygiene North America business is currently searching for a Manufacturing Team Leader (salaried supervisor); this position will be based out of our facility in Cherokee, AL.
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
The Manufacturing Team Leader is an integral part of the site and works closely with production employees and those in other departments to drive optimal production results and continuous improvement, while maintaining a safe work environment for all. The Team Leader is ultimately responsible for the operation results and development of employees on shift.
- 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 assigned shift’s overall performance to include productivity, quality, efficiency, 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;
- Communicates expectations to employees and evaluates performance. 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;
- Directs, 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 on the team;
- Builds relationships with employees, and creates an environment which promotes and supports open communication, creative thinking and cohesive team work;
- Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
Who You Are
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and rotating shifts;
- Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent work experience can be substituted for the degree;
- Five years experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment 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 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;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- PTO offering with Paid Holidays;
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance;
- Employee discounts program;
- Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
Additional Information
The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law. We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to race,color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed,national origin, ancestry, citizenship, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, physical or mentaldisability, medical condition, military andveteran status, gender identity or expression,genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, orlocal law.
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Together, we are improving lives, every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.