Warehouse Manager at Essity North America Inc. in Cherokee, Alabama

Job Description:

Warehouse Manager

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity is not just a career, it’s where you’ll play your part in a better future, making 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. At Essity, there’s shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you.

At Essity: This Is What We Do

About the Role

Essity Professional Hygiene North America is currently recruiting for a Warehouse Manager. This position would be based in our manufacturing facility in Cherokee, AL.

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

• Lead and coordinate the continuous improvement activities in the warehouse inclusive of the following areas: standardization, process control, operational methods and 20 keys;


• Know and apply the safety plan for the warehouses as well as participate in the safety audits;


• Apply the company quality policies in the warehouses ensuring all areas meet the standards for annual audit inspections;


• Establish the operational standard operating procedures of the warehouse, working with the training representative to maintain updated records and revisions as required;


• Understand and enforce the safety and environmental rules established by the Company;


• Work closely with Internal Logistics Manager to maintain continuous and uninterrupted flow of finished goods from production lines to finished goods warehouse;


• Ensure customer orders ship accurately on-time and damage free;


• Maintain accurate inventory of all finished goods in both onsite and offsite warehouse locations;


• Identify and eradicate obsolete materials in the finished goods warehouse monthly or as required;


• Execute the tasks of management and leadership assigned to the area of responsibility with the objective to achieve the goals and objectives specified;


• Effectively communicate within all levels of the organization;


• Participate in Capital Expense projects necessary to replace or enhance our facilities effectiveness;


• Seek opportunities to further utilize space within our warehouse operation through redesign and current product flow opportunities including outside warehouse (3PL) locations;


• Maintain established housekeeping standards at all times;


• Communicate daily the expectations objectives and priorities to scheduled shift crews;


• Coordinate with all the areas in the organization to detect and prevent possible service problems including but not limited to Quality, Customer Service and Central Transportation;


• Responsible of safety emergencies/other in the warehouse and available by phone while offsite;


• Coordinate and manage all Yard activities on site with 3PL company. 

Who You Are

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a warehouse management role;


• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred but not required;


• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred but not required;


• Experience with SAP or other major ERP system.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Expected Compensation:

Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance;


• Wellness program provided through Rally;


• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA);


• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution;


• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance;


• Employee Assistance Program;


• PTO offering with Paid Holidays;


• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance;


• Employee discounts program;


• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees. 

About Our DEI Culture

Guided by our Beliefs & Behavior, our culture is the foundation that connects our history with our future. At Essity, care, collaboration and inclusion are more than buzzwords, they are practiced on an everyday basis. And with a purpose of breaking barriers to wellbeing, promoting gender equality and enable customers and consumers to lead a fuller life at all stages of life, DEI is in our core.

As we work in diverse teams across geographies, cultures and professional areas, inclusive leadership is something we expect from ourselves and each other. In our leadership platform, we express this as leveraging the power of differences. From experience we know that diverse and inclusive teams are key to innovate and profitably grow our business while simultaneously address our ambitious climate targets.

Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Competitive Total Rewards

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

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.

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