Are you ready to lead risk, safety,health,and environmental excellenceata global scale? Do you want to shape culture across international manufacturing operations? Ready to innovate for good and make a real impact? Apply now and help us break barriers to well-being.
About the Role
The RESH Directoris responsible formanagingand auditing all Risk, Environment, Safety and Health (RESH) standards for the manufacturing businessesin the Consumer Tissue Business Unit (BU)globally
This position oversees international compliance programs and coordinates with site’s RESH Teams to ensure all RESH goals are met and to improve our culture and leadership in RESH.It’salso driving and supporting strategy implementation in the Environmental area, collaborating closely with theEnvironmental Directors of the Regions.This includes the authority to adjust strategy, targets andobjectivesand ways of working to ensure that risk, environment,safetyand health areprioritieswithin the business.
A strong commitment to our I Care journey—ensuring a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace—is fundamental.
What You Will Do
Leads the I Care Journey for the Consumer Tissue BU and acts as RESH advisor to the Business Leadership Team, driving a strong and sustainable safety culture
Establishes RESH goals,objectives, and implementation plan with the Business Unit Lead Team
Develops and maintains RESH programs, policies, procedures, and training modules to ensure full compliance with legal standards and company expectations.
Ensurescompliance with relevant RESH legislation across the business through an effective and sustainable integrated management system.
Works closely with global RESH counterparts to develop,maintain, and improve Health, Safety, environment and operational risks and standards.
Collaborates with BU leadership to align RESH activities with strategic priorities and ensure compliance is consistently reviewed and maintained
Assesses site performance through audits, inspections, performance monitoring, and external evaluations toidentifyrisks, drive improvements, and support CAPEX needs related to risk reduction
Tracks leading and lagging indicators within Consumer Tissue BU and advises the leadership teams with theappropriate actionsto meet the RESH targets
Participatesinincident investigations, monitors, and follow ups of the Incident management process for assigned operations
Coordinates risk assessments, safety and environment audits, incident and accident investigations, safety and environment training, and record keeping
Initiates, performs, and documents job site inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, environmental risk and unsafe behaviors
Supports the creation and delivery of training programs and subject specific initiatives that complement global, regional statutory trainings
Acts as a role model and accountable for performance & consequence management,coachingand education within theirdepartment.
Who You Are
University’sDegree relevant discipline or such as Health & Safety,Engineeringoranotherrelated field
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety Management Specialist (CSMS) or NEBOSH or others are preferred
Minimum ten (10) years’leadershipexperiencein a manufacturing environmentas a Risk, Health, Safety,Environment professional working within internationalcomplex- matrixorganizations
Global experience with remote organizational leadership, stakeholder management, cultural influence, and legislative frameworks
Strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to influenceall levels of the organization
Proven ability to drive change and foster strong engagement across teams
High level of professional and personal integrity, ethics, and role model
Availability to travel on a regular basis (more than 50%)
The position can be based at any major Essity site in Europe, preferably in Munich or Mannheim in Germany, or in Valls in Spain
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’llfeel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to deliver business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be YouWithUs
31 Jul 2026
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Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company. Our expertise in hygiene and health 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. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, 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, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands 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. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located 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!
