Rob Fuhrmann
SVP / VP Manufacturing & Global Operations | Driving Results by Developing Organizations
- Role
- Senior Advisor to Chief Supply Chain Officer at Essity
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rob Fuhrmann
Senior manufacturing and operations leader with a track record of leading global, multi-site organizations through transformation in regulated consumer and hygiene manufacturing environments.Known for translating strategy into disciplined execution, with sustained impact across safety, quality, cost, reliability, and service performance while strengthening leadership capability and organizational resilience.Extensive experience across hygiene, consumer products, and complex manufacturing networks in the U.S. and Europe, partnering closely with business owners and executive teams to deliver results at scale.Recognized for balancing high performance expectations with strong people systems, particularly in safety- and quality-critical operations where long-term value creation depends on both execution excellence and capable, engaged teams.
Experience
Senior Advisor to Chief Supply Chain Officer
Jan 2026 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US
Senior advisory role supporting the Chief Supply Chain Officer during a planned leadership transition.Focused on governance continuity, completion of priority transformation initiatives, and orderly handover across a global manufacturing network.
Education
University of Stuttgart
Diplomingenieur, Mechanical Engineering
1986 — 1992
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Fmcg
- Lean Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Management
- Operational Excellence
- Leadership
- Supply Chain
- Change Management
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
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