Want to work for a global organisation that focuses on health & hygiene? A company where there are Plenty® of opportunities to develop and grow? If so lets TORK® …… At Essity, we want to encourage all to apply and all our applications are reviewed personally by our talent team. There are Plenty® of reasons to work at Essity: High reaching starting salary with annual reviews Pension 10% employer contribution Bonus earning potential Medical Scheme Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Essity Rewards website (100s of online and in-store shopping discounts) Health and Well-being support through EAP service, MHFA, Occupational Health (dependent on role), reduced gym membership, cycle to work scheme Numerous other local incentives Local community activities and charitable initiatives About the Role The role of Team Leader - Papermaking is to focus on the skill development of shift operators – aligning the training work you are coordinating to the skills versatility matrix. You will attend and be involved in DDS meetings and ensuring your operator training programme aligns to the demands on the paper machine. 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 As Team Leader you will be responsible for delivering solutions to meeting the skills training and development expectations and requirement for each shift in the papermaking environment. This will involve assessing skill levels, developing SOPS, Risk Assessments, standards and other documentation, building relevant training timeframes and programmes, delivering and co-ordinating required training, coaching the operators successfully and updating records accordingly. This is a shift based role (4 on 6 off shift pattern) Who You Are You will need to be able to demonstrate the following experience and attributes: Previous experience in a similar industry (FMCG) operating at a Team Leader level Proven team leadership experience with accountability for people management and development, safety and quality Demonstrate knowledge and application of continuous improvement methodologies (eg: root cause analysis, LEAN, 5S TPM) A forward thinker, you thrive on resolving problems and can create and maintain an environment of learning and skill development in a busy production environment You will have great interpersonal skills - be an effective communicator, and active listener, and able to give constructive feedback in an engaging manner You will have proven experience of delivering successfully in a change environment (whether in training or other areas of responsibility) Good process knowledge of paper making environment. 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 Essity-UK LI-KB2 Application End Date: 30 Mar 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity260806