Regional Technical Safety Manager

Essity

Technical Safety Manager overseeing safety standards in LATAM manufacturing. Collaborating with teams to implement safety protocols and assess risks.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeMedellin • 🇨🇴 ColombiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure technical safety requirements are applied consistently across sites, aligned with global standards and expectations
Facilitate machinery and process safety risk assessments and support implementation of mitigation strategies
Provide expert guidance on safety systems, equipment protection, fire detection, and lifting devices
Support development and deployment of global process safety tools and methodologies
Conduct site visits to assess safety performance, support improvements, and follow up on action plans
Train and coach site teams to strengthen technical safety knowledge and competencies
Work with engineering teams, OEMs, and third parties to implement effective safety solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree or equivalent industrial experience in Engineering, Safety, or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments such as FMCG, chemical, converting, or paper production, with exposure to machinery safety
Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment integration, and safety systems
Strong influencing, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across multiple sites and cultures
Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Engineering DegreeSafety SystemsManufacturing ProcessesEquipment IntegrationProcess Safety ToolsMitigation StrategiesFire Detection SystemsLifting Devices

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills