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Capability Leader

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Essity Full time

**Join Essity as a Capability Leader at our Prudhoe site, our largest manufacturing facility in the UK.**

Reporting to the Organisation Improvement Manager, this role is a fantastic opportunity to lead cultural and capability transformation across operational teams. You’ll act as a change leader, coaching and supporting departments to embed a high-performance mindset and drive continuous improvement. If you're passionate about developing people, shaping strategy, and making a real impact on the shop floor, we’d love to hear from you.

**About the Role**

Reporting into the Organisation Improvement Manager as a Capability Leader you will be responsible for actively driving capability by acting as a change leader in operational departments.You will actively coach and support the organization to establish a vision, policy and strategy to be successful in reaching the desired capability building culture.

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**

Your main tasks will include:

- Design and deliver targeted training programs to build technical skills and problem-solving capabilities across manufacturing teams.
- Lead the rollout and support of the Equipment Ownership framework, ensuring effective implementation and alignment with site goals.
- Monitor progress and quality of implementation, providing additional support or adjustments as needed in collaboration with the Operational Improvement Manager.
- Develop and standardise best practices, training materials, and skill-boost initiatives to embed continuous improvement.
- Foster a culture where crews take ownership of results and problem-solving, supported by strong leadership and coaching.
- Actively contribute to capability-building networks and share learnings across teams.
- Define skill profiles and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress in manufacturing excellence.
- Support change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies, addressing resistance and challenges effectively.
- Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, coaching and mentoring teams to enhance operational efficiency and technical mastery.

**Who You Are**
- Proven leadership with the ability to influence cultural change across teams and senior stakeholders.
- Hands-on coaching style with strong credibility and a track record of delivering breakthrough results.
- Solid background in manufacturing leadership, operations, and process improvement.
- Familiarity with TPM, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
- Strong analytical and project/change management skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal, coaching, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Commercially focused, results-driven, and committed to creating value through people and process.

**What We Can Offer You**

We offer the opportunity to work for a leading global organisation with the potential to advance your career within the fast-moving manufacturing environment.

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

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**Application End Date**:
23 Oct 2025
**Job Requisition ID**:Essity256725