Department Leader

Full-timeOn-site
Ecatepec, Mexicovia Essity CareersPosted Oct 30, 2026
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FinanceAccountingLegal

About this role

Department Leader

Introduction

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.

About the Role

Lead the department to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable manufacturing performance. Drive operational excellence through process optimization, maintenance standards, cost management and continuous improvement, while developing team capabilities and ensuring compliance with Safety, Quality and Manufacturing Excellence standards.

What You Will Do

  • Lead and optimize manufacturing processes using statistical and quality tools.
  • Ensure compliance with Safety, Quality, Maintenance and Manufacturing Excellence standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, process control and standarisation.
  • Manage the department budget, resources and maintenance plans.
  • Monitor KPIs and develop improvement actions to achieve business objectives.
  • Support product, material and CAPEX projects.
  • Coach and develop operational teams to achieve performance objectives.
  • Ensure effective payroll and people management within the department.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical, Automation & Control, Robotics, Mechatronics, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in Process Engineering, Production Engineering or similar manufacturing roles.
  • Experience in process design, optimization, automation and control.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CAD/CAM and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Language: Conversational English (required).
  • Strong leadership, teamwork and analytical skills.
  • 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

  • Location
  • Ecatepec de Morelos, Estado de México
  • #Essity-MX
  • Application End Date:
  • Job Requisition ID:
  • Essity266261

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with Finance, Accounting, and Legal?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?

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