Senior Director of Global Operations

About The Role

As the Sr. Director Operations, you will be at the forefront of executing our manufacturing strategy, driving efficiency, and pushing the boundaries of innovation. You’ll lead a team across multiple sites, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring our operations are aligned with business objectives. This role demands a strategic thinker who can collaborate effectively across departments, drive major change initiatives, and deliver exceptional results. Reporting to the VP of Product Supply Medical, you will be a key member of the global supply leadership team, representing your area on steering committees and cross-functional groups.

You will be responsible for overseeing a group of approximately 1,400 people across five factories located in the United States, Mexico, Colombia, France, and Germany. These facilities focus on Health & Medical , specifically in compression care. This position involves extensive travel.

What You Will Do

• Lead and inspire your team to achieve outstanding results by embodying our core values, particularly in safety and quality.
• Develop and own a market-aligned Compelling Business Need (CBN) for your area, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, from warehousing and planning to customer service, ensuring cost-effective solutions and maximizing efficiency.
• Manage and develop organizational capabilities across five sites, driving a culture of continuous improvement and owning performance metrics (SQCDM).
• Spearhead large-scale projects, including integrations, SAP implementations, and greenfield Start-ups, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate closely with commercial counterparts to align on cost-effective customer solutions and shared initiatives that optimize service and achieve company goals.
• Contribute to global commercial growth initiatives and position yourself for potential advancement within the organization.

Who You Are

• You have over 8 years of experience as an Operations Director in a multinational company, with proven experience in leading multiple sites
• You are adept at leading large-scale projects and managing end-to-end supply chain operations
• You have strong project management and transformation management skills, with a track record of driving business unit success
• You excel at working across functions and building constructive relationships, including with unions
• You are proficient in English; Spanish proficiency is highly advantageous
• You are willing to travel extensively, with a location preference in Latin America or EU

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

It’s a hybrid role it can be based in any of the large Essity offices in Americas or Europe

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.

Application End Date:

19 Sept. 2024

Job Requisition ID:

Essity245556