Manufacturing Excellence (MANEX) Executive

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. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.

BUSINESS CONTEXT AND MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Manufacturing Excellence Executive has overall responsibility for:

Factory Programs and Standards

• Coordination and Planning: Works with the Site ManEx Manager to define needs and implement the TPM program.

• Execution and Review: Leads ManEx activities and regularly reviews the masterplan.

• Recognition and Support: Develops TPM promotion systems and supports shopfloor activities, including technical training.

Factory Performance Delivery

• Performance Standards: Establishes standards for productivity, quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale.

• Reporting and Analysis: Submits monthly performance reports based on KPIs and drives cost reduction targets.

• Continuous Improvement: Leads loss elimination programs, facilitates Kaizen meetings, and mentors teams on improvement tools.

Production Cost Governance

• Budget Coordination: Works with SC Finance to prepare the site’s annual cost budget and translates it into monthly KPIs.

• Monitoring and Action Plans: Monitors KPIs, analyzes performance, and proposes action plans if targets are missed.

• Review and Recommendations: Leads monthly reviews of production cost performance and recommends actions to close gaps.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

You need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical background, with experience in either six sigma or lean manufacturing.

• Preferably working 4-5 years in Manufacturing.

• Knows how to analyze the system and make recommendations for improvement.

• Ability to prepare accurate technical reports and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

• Understanding of Manufacturing Financials and P&L.

• It is important for the individual to be highly motivated and pro-active.

• Ability to lead and influence teams.

• Energetic, innovative, or dynamic talent.

• Can collaborate well with multiple teams to drive efficiency and savings.

• Logical and structured thinking, with analytical skills, and detail- oriented. 

• Strategic influencing and procurement skills to reduce indirect cost. 

We highly encourage applicants to exclude information on age, gender, and school/s in view of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Unilever assesses candidates based on skills, performance, experience, and leadership.

A Unilever é uma organização comprometida com equidade, inclusão e diversidade para impulsionar nossos resultados de negócios e criar um futuro melhor, a cada dia, para nossos diversos funcionários, consumidores globais, parceiros e comunidades. Acreditamos que uma força de trabalho diversificada nos permite igualar nossas ambições de crescimento e impulsionar a inclusão em todo o negócio. Na Unilever estamos interessados em cada indivíduo trazendo seu "Eu como um todo" para o trabalho e isso inclui você! Assim, se você precisar de algum suporte ou requisitos de acesso, nós o encorajamos a nos aconselhar no momento de sua inscrição para que possamos apoiá-lo através de sua jornada de recrutamento.