Manufacturing Excellence Manager driving UMS implementation and performance improvements for Foods Europe at Unilever. Leading initiatives to enhance productivity and waste reduction across factories.
Responsibilities
Support the implementation of Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS) across Foods Europe BU sites.
Lead initiatives to boost OEE, reduce waste, and enhance net productivity through data-driven actions.
Coach factory teams on UMS pillars, best practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ensure strict adherence to Manufacturing Excellence standards and the MMP Code.
Plan UMS assessment activities, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Maximize the value of the Best Practice System by driving creation, replication, and sharing proven solutions.
Lead benchmarking activities and enhance systems for OEE, waste, and labor productivity using digital tools.
Compile, analyze, and interpret factory performance data to identify sources of variance and improvement opportunities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
3+ years in manufacturing excellence or continuous improvement roles.
Strong knowledge of Lean, TPM, and WCM methodologies.
Proven success in OEE, waste, and productivity improvement projects.
Solid project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Fluent in English; additional languages and travel flexibility are a plus.
Benefits
Competitive annual bonus
Company car or car allowance.
Participation in the company share program.
Private pension plan.
Private medical care (Medicover).
Private life insurance (Unum).
Sports and wellness package (Benefit Systems).
Two additional vacation days.
Access to the Unilever employee shop.
Access to Legimi (e ‑ book platform).
Psychological support via the EAP platform.
Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote.
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