Site Director Medical Who We Are Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Personal Care, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide. Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere. About the Role As Site Director, you will lead a manufacturing site with approximately 75 employees, overseeing all aspects of production, quality, safety, supply chain, and operational performance. You will drive our manufacturing strategy in line with the site’s Compelling Business Need (CBN) and global objectives. We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. What You Will Do Lead day‑to‑day operations with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Motivation (SQCDM). Own the site’s full P&L, define operational targets, and drive competitiveness and productivity. Strengthen a proactive, compliance‑driven safety culture and ensure audit‑readiness at all times. Build, mentor, and empower a high‑performing leadership team that fosters accountability and continuous improvement. Champion Lean Manufacturing and TPM to accelerate efficiency, automation, and digitalization. Collaborate closely with global commercial and functional teams to ensure product availability and exceptional customer satisfaction. Represent the site in global initiatives, steering committees, and cross‑functional forums. Maintain strong, constructive union relationships in partnership with HR. Drive a culture of ownership, learning, and performance excellence at all levels. Drive innovation, implement capital investments, and enhance the site’s long‑term strategic capabilities. Who You Are University degree or equivalent education. Minimum 6 years of experience in site or plant leadership within FMCG or MedTech environments. Strong background in TPM, Lean, automation/digitalization, and continuous improvement. Demonstrated P&L ownership and experience driving measurable operational improvements. Skilled collaborator with experience in matrixed, multinational organizations. Excellent communication and leadership capabilities, able to inspire teams and influence stakeholders. Entrepreneurial, resilient, and energized by transformation and fast‑paced global environments. 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 Application End Date: 27 Jul 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity263352 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!