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On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, Continental, Ben & Jerry’s and Streets.
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Job Summary
We are looking for an exceptional Manufacturing Excellence Specialist (Tatura - 12 Month Contract) who will design and deliver Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS) and digital programs that align with the site Factory Master Plan.
Role Responsibilities:
- Lead the deployment of the Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS) with site and Business Unit (BU) objectives to improve balanced scorecard metrics.
- Analyse processes to identify issues and opportunities, recommending improvements through data modelling and best practice methodologies.
- Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to:
- Standardize and streamline processes.
- Support business goals.
- Develop organizational capability in Focused Improvement and Run to Standard (R2S) Process Engineering.
- Coach and train stakeholders.
- Implement and maintain the integrated site scorecard reporting system.
- Provide technical support for process concerns, including root cause analyses (RCA), safety, and quality investigations.
- Be a change agent that promotes agility, passion and drive whilst leading continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support Operational Line Efficiency (OLE) targets through digital implementation and accurate loss tree reporting.
- Drive digital solutions across the Tatura site (including BuildApp modules).
- Assist site leadership in strategic planning, including Site Master Plans, UMS deployment, and digital roadmaps.
- Complete UMS deployment objectives in alignment with the site masterplan.
- Develop site operations team capabilities in UMS tools and methodologies.
Does this sound like you?
Mandatory:
- Tertiary qualification in mechanical engineering (or related discipline)
- Experience in process engineering and digital platforms
- Experience working and leading Continuous improvement initiatives such as six sigma, etc.
- Project management skills
- FMCG experience
- Leadership & Stakeholder management skills
- Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Training & coaching skills
Desirable:
- Excel, PowerBi experience
What awaits you at Unilever?
The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.
This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.
This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.
Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!
If you require reasonable adjustments for the application and recruitment process, please advise us on **********@unilever.com.
Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.
This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.
At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
