Team Leader - Essity - Durban

Team Leader Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company which develops, produces and sells Personal Care, Consumer Tissue and Professional Hygiene products and solutions which has a strong presence world wide. Essity has a vacant position great for a matured, experienced and focused Operations candidate. This incumbent will join a dynamic team of Factory production professionals in our Pinetown facility reporting to the Production Manager to add much needed value while growing within the company. About the Role The Factory Team Leader role is responsible for Health & Safety of the employees and factory facilities, leading & controlling production, ensuring quality control and standards are met in both raw material and finished product while achieving production outputs. The role calls for an incumbent that has a proven track record of successfully leading and managing production teams within an organized labour environment. 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 You will manage, lead and be responsible factory outputs that meet customer demand and requirements. Collaborate with Supply Chain team to evaluate weekly production plan and ensure that sufficient raw materials are ordered to enable shift production volumes are met. You will be a role model for Health & Safety of employees and facilities. Ensure GMP conditions are maintained on all equipment, processes and employees. You will be responsible for production Quality ie. Input raw material and finished product. Record and report all problems experienced on the production line. Lead investigations into problem-solving and follow through until problems are resolved. Develop and facilitate continuous improvement action driven methods to reduce waste. Accurately record, investigate and report all material and labour variances to Production Manager. Manage team performance by agreed intervals and monitor areas of underperformance for upskilling and corrective development; Manage discipline of employees within the factory You will be responsible and accountable for effective communication, including but not limited to Daily Operational Meetings (DOMs). Who You Are Must have a tertiary qualification in Operations/ Production Management or Industrial Engineering. Must have 3 - 5 years proven successful experience in a Production lead role. Must have a experience and clear understanding of ISO standards in a manufacturing environment Must have a high level of technical competence be results-driven. Must have effective communication skills with methodical approach to problem solving techniques. Must have an open mind with clear business acumen in assessing any risks and business decisions. 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 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: Apply Now

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