Hybrid Manufacturing Excellence Manager, Foods

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About the role

  • 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.

Job title

Manufacturing Excellence Manager, Foods

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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