Project Director

1 month ago

Askersund Municipality, Sweden Essity Full time
Job Description

As an Initiative Manager at Essity, you will play a central role in the development and direction of ongoing projects and the initiation of new innovative projects at our Askersund site.

About 90 employees work at Essity's production facility in Askersund, producing Sorbact, a wound care dressing that helps in the fight against antibiotic resistance worldwide.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence and lead local projects, as well as be actively involved in global initiatives. You will have many communication channels and be part of the global project leaders' network and fora.

Our Askersund plant is on a growth journey, and your position as Initiative Manager will play a key role. You will be part of the management team who share the same growth mindset as you.

About the Role

In this role as Initiative Manager, you will ensure reliable implementation and planning of projects at the site and be a role model for project execution and operational integration. You will have responsibility for managing the site project portfolio and give regular reports on progress to the management team.

Site project portfolio may include innovation projects and product/material changes, regulatory changes, investment projects on equipment/equipment optimization, as well as organizational projects, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the process for activities, such as value creation activities or quality improvements.
  • Build and execute site structure, follow up, and reporting regarding all initiatives and project activities.
  • Regularly update the site organization on innovations and changes.
  • Responsible for creating and implementing innovations for a site designed to result in significant savings or increased sales.
  • Own material changes to drive cost savings and market support activities.
  • Actively contribute to relevant portfolio meetings to set priorities and allocate resources and responsibilities.
  • Support preparation of budget/forecast for Material Rationalization.
  • Lead, coach, and train own direct reports as well as other departments about processes, practices, and initiative execution.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project management in a relevant field (i.e. Medical device is preferred).
  • Stakeholder management experience (i.e. site managers, cross-functional global directors, VPs).
  • Excellent written and spoken fluency in English and Swedish.

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