Background & Purpose of the Job

　　The Manufacturing Manager, Covington Plant will lead people and activities in the factory to achieve supply chain success. They own supply chain targets including service, cost, productivity, quality, innovation, OSHE and employee engagement. This role inspires, develops and leads the Klondike manufacturing team to implement and sustain supply chain and category strategies including those in safety, quality, World Class Manufacturing, employee relations, performance management and development of talent. S/he is a critical member of the site leadership team and leads the development & sharing of best practices across the ice cream network and works across silos to deliver the Supply Chain OKRs.

　　Who You Are:

　　You're a born leader: You thrive in manufacturing leadership environments and are able to galvanize a team to deliver results and reach goals.

　　You're a strategy guru: You're a person with a plan- able to create a long-term strategy plan, including run strategy, asset and people, as agreed by the Factory Director; prioritize and plan resource development and deployment.

　　You're a paradox navigator: You thrive in complex problem solving, able to maximize the end to end supply chain and work with brand teams to deliver competitive growth through supply chain operations.

　　You're a culture & change champion: You have a pioneering spirit and a growth mindset- and can develop this in others. You are a believer in transformational change and are able to bring people with you on the journey. You can build a winning culture through relationships and inspire others to deliver continuous improvement.

　　What You'll Do

　　You will create and deploy operational and financial plans to deliver targets on service, costs, productivity, quality, innovation, SHE and employee engagement. You will also work with the broader site team, supply chain planning and technology teams to develop and implement long term strategic plans. You will lead the site on continuous improvement strategies to improve operational efficiency and drive innovation in product as well as ways of working, cost & service models and the supply chain structure. You will own the factory floor culture agenda, developing future-fit manufacturing teammates who are able operationally strong and consumer focused.

　　Other duties to include:Own operational KPIs for the site including safety, quality, service, productivity, and costDevelops and delivers to site annual budget and through programs to achieve competitive resultsManage the Klondike manufacturing team to deliver daily excellence and develop future technical leaders in Manufacturing and EngineeringAccelerate World Class Manufacturing (continuous improvement) methodology and culture as the way to deliver sustainable results and improve performanceFoster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion where team members thriveDrive a step change in manufacturing capability with a focus on flexibility and responsivenessLead across supply chain, breaking down silos to deliver end to end results and deeper connection to business and consumersDrive digital transformation, including automation, to improve site efficiency and enhance manufacturing capabilitiesOwn the sustainability agenda to reduce the environmental footprintFoster a culture that develops both salaried and hourly team members and creates an environment of positive employee relationsReview and approve facility plans and audits to address ongoing needs of operation, compliance with governing rules, regulations and leasehold requirements and ensure minimized exposure to environmental risk and hazardsEnsure site competitiveness through ongoing identification and implementation of savings projectsWhat You'll Need To SucceedBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fieldMinimum of 5 years in a Supply Chain leadership role (Manufacturing, Technology, EHS, Quality, Planning)Experience leading in a team based environmentExperience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) is strongly preferredWhat We Can Offer You

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　　Pay: The pay range for this position is $110,700 to $166,000. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

　　Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

　　Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

　　Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan.

　　Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

　　Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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