Job Description

Are you ready to lead with purpose and inspire a team to achieve operational excellence? If you're passionate about driving performance, developing people, and making a real impact then this could be the opportunity for you.

About the Role

As a

Senior Team Leader

, you'll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and team development within our production environment. This is a shift-based (4 on 6 off shift pattern) leadership position at the heart of our operations department, where your influence will directly impact performance, safety, and continuous improvement. You'll be a key ambassador of our I Care journey, fostering a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace while leading by example.

What You Will Do

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Lead your shift team to deliver strong operational results and uphold our I Care values. Drive performance through coaching, development conversations, and feedback. Embed and champion the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. Support onboarding and continuous learning across the team. Act as the first point of contact for safety, quality, and disciplinary matters. Lead problem-solving initiatives to eliminate losses and improve efficiency. Monitor KPIs and manage shift resources effectively. Promote knowledge sharing and optimize team performance.

Who You Are

You are a proactive and inspiring leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development. You thrive in a fast-paced production environment and are committed to continuous improvement.

Background:

Experience in supervisory or team leadership responsibilities, with a track record of motivating and guiding teams. Familiarity with production or manufacturing environments. Comfortable managing teams, planning tasks, tracking performance, and providing constructive feedback.

Skills & Competencies:

Safety awareness and customer focus Strong leadership and influencing skills Effective decision-making and conflict management Excellent communication and presentation abilities Skilled in prioritization, time management, and delegation Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking Stakeholder and financial awareness High learning agility and coaching capability Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaboration

What We Can Offer You

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A dynamic and supportive work environment where your leadership makes a real impact Opportunities for professional growth and development A culture that values safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement Competitive compensation and benefits package The chance to be part of a team that's passionate about excellence and innovation
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:

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08 Oct 2025

Job Requisition ID:

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Essity256943