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FUNCTION INTRODUCTION

Supply Chain

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. At Unilever, we believe in the power of purpose-driven work to create a better business and a better world. As the Manufacturing Assistant Manager, you will lead our Personal Product plant's operations team in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

You will champion safety and quality standards, ensuring compliance with Unilever guidelines and local regulations. By fostering a culture of safety and engagement, you will educate and empower your team, transforming behaviors to create a safer workplace.

Join us in this role where your leadership will not only enhance our manufacturing processes but also contribute to a sustainable future, aligning with Unilever's vision of making a positive impact on the world.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Lead and drive the manufacturing operations team of the Personal Product plant for reduction of CCFOT losses, take corrective actions continuously for further improvement and monitor progress of actions taken.

Lead and drive the manufacturing operations team of the entire plant for implementation of operational strategies for improvement of key performance targets under PQCDSM, monitor progress daily and take corrective actions for further improvement.

Lead and drive for implementation of safety standards through implementation of process, equipment and behavioral safety protocols in line with Unilever guidelines and local legislations for full compliance leading to safer working place. Educate the entire manufacturing team through continuous engagement for better understanding and knowledge improvement leading to behavioral culture change.

Lead and drive for implementation of quality standards in the plant in line with Unilever guidelines and local legislations for full compliance of consumer quality standards. Analysis of product complaints related to Soap plant, drive action plans for corrective / improvements, monitoring the progress of actions and necessary regular progress update.

Drive autonomous maintenance and planned maintenance programs in line with plant equipment maintenance strategies developed by the respective WCM pillar leaders for best utilization of equipment and resources leading to achieve zero machine breakdowns in the PP plant. Analysis of machine breakdown trends, driving for implementation of corrective actions and monitor the progress.

Responsible for continuous benchmarking of set key performance targets of the plant with other regional best manufacturing sites and driving programs for continuous improvement.

Drive implementation of innovation projects plant looking for best alternatives / options of design for manufacturing, following category technology selection and support the innovation delivery as a part of agreed network.

Responsible for skill gap analysis of subordinates and driving actions to develop knowledge / skills on Engineering, Production, SHE, Quality, Operations Management and General Management in consultation with HR Business partner-SC and the Factory Manager.

Implement projects in line with factory sustainability road map for reduction of energy, water, RM/PM waste and solid / liquid effluent waste of the entire soap plant. Continuously implement best practices for achieving factory sustainability targets.

Prepare and manage capital budgets and capital expenditure proposals in consultation with Factory Manager and Chief Engineer for plant upgrading for new technologies, energy management, SHE and Quality improvement and cost saving projects.

Ensure to follow Unilever mandatory policies such as Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Travel safety, Code of business principles

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Engineering.

6-8 years of experience in Operational field preferable FMCG

Skills

Must have excellent communication skills. Both

Written and verbal. Expresses ideas clearly and Concisely. Ability to tailor presentation to audience.Must be able to excel in a fast pace, dynamic

environment. Inspires others to higher standards of

performance. Is enthusiastic to get the best out of

people.

Must have the ability to perform effectively in aparticipative team environment. Works cooperatively

as a member of a team and is committed to the

overall team objectives rather than own interests.

Leadership

You are driven by the pursuit of excellence and consistently deliver outstanding results that inspire your team. Your resilience sets a benchmark for others, and you actively seek innovative ways to enhance processes, fostering collaboration and engagement throughout the manufacturing operations.

You take personal responsibility for your well-being and the quality of your work, always prioritizing the needs of the consumer. With a humble yet proactive mindset, you remain vigilant, interpreting data and evidence to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement. Your leadership is characterized by a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning, ensuring that your team not only meets but exceeds operational standards while cultivating a culture of accountability and growth.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

PURPOSE SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

En tant qu'employeur responsable et inclusif, Unilever est attentif à la diversité et à la mixité de ses équipes. Nos recruteurs sont engagés et veillent à l'application de processus de recrutement non-discriminants.

Tous nos postes sont ouverts aux personnes en situation de handicap et Unilever accompagne ses collaborateurs dans la mise en place d'éventuels aménagements de poste et de dispositifs d'accessibilité.

Job Category: Supply Chain

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