MPC Factory manager

Company Profile

At Unilever you are more than your job title, you are part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us.

We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Surf.

Be part of the most successful purpose-led business in the world. Have the opportunity to see the true impact that you’re having in the work you do - every small thing counts.

Main Job Purpose

The Factory Manager is responsible for operating a factory (or factories) as per agreed standards. S/he leads manufacturing activities in the factory to achieve desired service levels on time. The Factory manager delivers site targets following the supply chain and category strategies including targets on service, costs, productivity, quality, innovation and OSHE. S/he will strive toward continuous improvement in production based on the company’s manufacturing excellence guidelines and UMS methodology (Unilever Manufacturing System). S/he is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Job Key Accountabilities

• Deploy and deliver to annual plan and financial results including targets on service, costs, productivity, quality, innovation and OSHE
• Recommend long term site strategic plans to the Regional Category and Supply Chain teams Lead site to develop and implement continuous improvement plans to deliver site targets – manufacturing performance management Manage and deliver the site’s financial results: annual budgets, Sourcing Unit Result, conversion costs and create programs to deliver financial results
• Engage and facilitate the implementation of innovations on site, for products, ways of working, service models and supply chain models.
• Propose, agree with Category Technology and implement the necessary capital investments to meet the planned production requirements, safety, environmental and cost targets.
• Pursue site Master plan, including restructuring, re-engineering and retrofitting; prioritize and plan resources development and deployment.
• Ensure that the technical standards of all manufacturing and non-manufacturing fixed assets are maintained.
• Enable the factory operation to achieve high level of Customer Service at optimal cost Support UMS activities and teams by leading the UMS Steering Committee
• Co-ordinate and direct the factory and co-packer operations to achieve the agreed production plans at the specified product quality with optimum labor, energy and materials utilization.
• Ensure Working Capital management systems are effectively used and deliver inventory targets set with Regional Category Planning Directors and Regional Supply Management Directors.
• Co-ordinate and direct the quality management in line with QA system and ISO 9000 procedures.
• Lead HR policy deployment and implementation on sites, including management of employee relations.
• Ensure effective local stakeholder management and community issues aligned with Unilever policies Guard and ensure the application of all Unilever Policies and governance requirements.
• Lead on initiatives and projects aiming for sites integration and collaborative work along the extended supply chain.
• Drive Factory Digital plan / Future Fit Agenda for the factory
  
  

Job Requirements And Qualifications

• +8 Years experience in Supply Chain (Make/Technology, SHE, Quality are must, additionally Plan, R&D an advantage)
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong people management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational- planning- and coordination skills
• Proactive approach in resolving problems and challenges.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting business across multiple- complex projects & strategies.
  
  

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.