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Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne · Prudhoe

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
20 Oct 2026

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Manufacturing Excellence Manager

We are looking for a Manufacturing Excellence Manager to join Essity's largest manufacturing site in the UK. In this role, you will spearhead and implement change in alignment with business requirements, ensuring that customer and supply objectives are met and enhanced through internal development.

Essity may be a company you are not familiar with, but you will know our market-leading consumer brands, including TENA, Bodyform, Cushelle, Velvet, Plenty and Tork, as well as Leukoplast, Actimove, and JOBST within our medical portfolio. Our company mission is to break barriers and improve the well-being of people across the world through our health and hygiene products and solutions.

About the Role

You will drive the implementation of Manufacturing Excellence standards through TPM methodology , including AM/PM, DOM, problem solving and technical capability. Lead continuous improvement action plans across site and develop self-sufficient teams with an Autonomous Maintenance mindset. You will build the site talent pipeline by leading the Process Engineer Graduate and Technical Apprentice Schemes while developing internal capability to meet current and future needs.

Leadership and Site Strategy

Drive site development and optimise utilisation with key stakeholders.

Help deliver the site OGSM and scorecard priorities.

Embed standard ways of working aligned with the site OGSM.

Review implementation and address gaps with site leaders.

People and Capability Development

Lead development plans and strengthen the site talent pipeline.

Develop the Process Engineer Graduate Programme.

Build capability through skills and knowledge sharing.

Coach leaders on Manufacturing Excellence standards and tools.

Support development plans and the Manufacturing Academy.

Manufacturing Excellence and Continuous Improvement

Champion Manufacturing Excellence aligned with site priorities.

Lead CORE events that deliver measurable benefits and savings.

Who You Are

Extensive manufacturing experience within a leadership role

Degree in Process, Production Engineering or a related discipline advantageous

Strong knowledge of safety, quality and manufacturing standards

Proven experience improving processes and delivering results

Proven people management skills, with coaching and capability experience

What We Can Offer You

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. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Location

Prudhoe is Essity’s largest site in the UK and is also an integrated site. Employing around 400 people, Prudhoe makes brands such as Velvet and Cushelle. Prudhoe also makes own brand label products for UK customers such as Asda.

Application End Date:

15 Nov 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity265829

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