Global hygiene and health manufacturer operating 150+ countries with 36,000 employees
Essity is a publicly traded hygiene and health company with established market presence across personal care, tissue, medical solutions, and away-from-home products. The tech stack mirrors a large-scale manufacturing operation: industrial control systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, ABB), enterprise resource planning (SAP S/4HANA), and supply-chain tools (Ariba), paired with active adoption of SAP S/4HANA—indicating ongoing modernization of core operational systems. Hiring velocity is accelerating, with the manufacturing footprint (205 roles) and sales organization (130 roles) driving 68% of open positions, while pain points center on production downtime, process efficiency, and maintenance optimization.
Notable leadership hires: Commercial Director, Site Director, Production team lead
Essity manufactures and distributes hygiene and health products under globally recognized brands including TENA, Tork, Libero, Lotus, and Knix, serving 1 billion people daily across 150 countries. The company generated approximately SEK 146 billion (EUR 13 billion) in net sales in 2024 and employs 36,000 people. Operations span five core segments: personal care, baby care, incontinence management, feminine care, and medical solutions, alongside away-from-home tissue and consumer tissue categories. The organizational structure reflects a manufacturing-heavy model, with significant distribution, production, and logistics networks. Headquarters are in Stockholm, Sweden, with active hiring across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.
Essity generated net sales of approximately SEK 146 billion (EUR 13 billion) in 2024.
Essity is actively hiring across 25+ countries including the United States, Germany, Sweden, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Australia, India, and major European markets.
Essity relies on SAP S/4HANA for enterprise resource planning, Siemens and Allen-Bradley for industrial automation, Workday for HR, Microsoft 365 for productivity, and Ariba for supply-chain management.
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