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Logistics Manager
# Logistics Manager
At Essity, we’re breaking barriers to well-being. As a global leader in health and hygiene, we’re committed to improving lives every day—and that starts with our people. We’re looking for a driven and collaborative Logistics Manager to join our team in a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of raw materials and finished goods across our Skelmersdale and Ashton sites. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy leading teams, and delivering impactful results, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As Logistics Manager, you will:
- Take ownership of the end-to-end site logistics operation to ensure safe, on-time, and cost-effective deliveries.
- Shape and deliver the site’s supply chain strategy, collaborating cross-functionally with Planning, Sales, and external partners to optimise stock levels, service levels, and cost efficiency.
- Lead a high-performing logistics team, embed Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles, and cultivate Essity’s iCare culture in the workplace.
What You Will Do
Core Responsibilities
- Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance and proactive risk mitigation across all warehouse operations.
- Optimise the flow, storage, and distribution of raw materials and finished goods across both sites.
- Lead and develop the logistics team, aligning priorities with site strategy and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Drive cost efficiency, productivity improvements, and operational excellence through data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborate with Planning to optimise stock levels for raw materials and finished goods.
- Manage logistics performance via KPIs (service levels, stock, and cost) while implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Align logistics solutions with customer needs, working closely with Sales and Regional Business Logistics.
- Own and deliver the site’s supply chain strategy and negotiate with external providers (warehouses, transport partners).
- Embed TPM principles within the logistics function, enhancing reliability and lean processes.
- Develop and implement new systems, routines, and workflows to support business needs.
- Role model leadership, coach teams, and drive performance management.
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Who You Are
We’re seeking a results-driven leader with:
- Operational expertise in logistics, supply chain, or a related field
- Proven experience in:
- Transformation initiatives (process redesign, system implementation, organisational change)
- Team leadership, including coaching, engagement, and development
- ** matrix organisations** and stakeholder management
- Data-driven performance (modernisation using KPIs like service level, stock, and cost)
- Improvement methodologies (lean, continuous improvement frameworks).
- Key competencies:
- Safety awareness and commitment to iCare principles.
- Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Financial awareness and cost optimisation mindset.
- Prioritisation, organisation, and time management.
- Learning agility and adaptability.
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What We Can Offer You
- Purpose-driven work: Join a company committed to breaking barriers for global well-being, improving the lives of 1 billion people through sustainable innovations like TENA, Tork, and others.
- 文化（Culture）: Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment where you’re encouraged to challenge, innovate, and grow.
- Development opportunities: Access to mentorship, career progression, and participation in a performance-orientated, open culture.
- Well-being & flexibility: A sustainable work-life balance with flexibility for employees and employers.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: A culture where everyone belongs, embracng individuality and collaboration.
- Innovation for good: Drive positive change by helping Essity shape a healthier, cleaner future through hygiene and health solutions.
- Global impact: Part of a SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) company with 36,000 employees across 150 countries.
GBPS: At Essity: Innovate for Good. Excel Together. Be You with Us.
Application Notes
📅 Closing date: 07 Jul 2026 🔢 Job Requisition ID: Essity263220
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