Maintenance​/Facilities Coordinator

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters 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. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

We believe in showing care, working safely, and helping each other succeed. As a Maintenance and Facility Coordinator at Essity, you will play a hands‑on role supporting the daily operations of the manufacturing floor. This position involves performing preventive maintenance and repairs on machinery, as well as overseeing facility maintenance and coordinating with vendors on both equipment and facility‑related projects.

At Essity, you’ll find an environment where your effort and ambition can help you grow and advance your career.

This position is located in Hickory, NC, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy and sustainable work environment.

Owns planned and unplanned maintenance interventions and processes.

Vision of 0 stops philosophy, minimize unplanned stops using the Best‑Practices (BPs) in an efficient way + suggesting new BPs.

Establishes maintenance meetings to plan all maintenance related activities (Planning and Scheduling), incl. safety briefing.

Owns the process of breakdown elimination (OPA / OPL work) and develops strategy for Breakdown elimination and cost reduction.

Owns the quality standards for maintenance and their efficiency and owns Maintenance KPIs (e.g. budget, Defect trend).

Is a role model and accountable for performance & consequence management, coaching and education within their department.

Perform sewing machine maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal functionality for production needs.

Execute minor electrical maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, troubleshooting simple electrical issues) in alignment with safety and compliance standards to reduce reliance on external electricians.

Oversee general facilities upkeep, including lawn care and basic building maintenance, limited to routine upkeep and preventive measures to reduce vendor reliance.

Manage and execute work permits in accordance with safety standards, collaborating with RESH on risk assessments and safe work practices.

Provide crossover support for specialized equipment maintenance (e.g., cast saws) as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

3+ years of relevant work experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.

Leadership experience preferred.

Basic electrical and general facilities maintenance knowledge strongly preferred.

Prior experience with sewing machines is a plus.

Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to perform heavy and repetitive lifting, up to 60 pounds.

High school diploma required; trade school experience preferred.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Advanced problem‑solving skills and strong mechanical aptitude.

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.

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

United Healthcare PPO / Eye Med 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…