EndereçoUnilever is currently hiring forManufacturing Excellence Manager LATAM
Function: Supply Chain
Work Level: WL2B/2C
Reports to: Fabio A Rodrigues
Scope: Responsible for leading the manufacturing digital transformation roadmap for the organization
Location: Vinhedo
Terms & Conditions: This position isn’t related to transfer/ mobility police
ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
JOB PURPOSE
Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you. If you are a design thinker, who is naturally curious and has a passion for creating a Digitalization and Continuous Improvement strategy, we'd love to hear from you!
Then this role is just for you.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
- Responsible for leading the manufacturing digital transformation roadmap for the organization.
- Be a core part of the business, aligning teams with the business requirements and looking for technological capabilities inside the internal infrastructure.
- Carry out a specific investigation to understand what the IT and OT necessities of the workforce are, based on business pain points. - Develop strategies to encourage users to adopt technological services and disruptive products.
- Develop skills and implement projects on Data & Analytics. - Rollout of global Strategies.
- Implement Cyber Security Strategy by site
- Lead the Automation Program for LATAM and define the strategy Manex: - Lead the continuous improvement agenda for B&W Latam.
- Guarantee Industrial Performance for Efficiency, Waste and Savings Agenda. - Lead the RVS (Regional Virtual Site) agenda across the region.
- Coordinate the implementation and promote continuous improvement of the UMS methodology (Unilever Manufacturing System)
- Support in implementing UMS across the region. - Support in the development and implementation of methodologies for solving problems. - Provide support and strategy for the development of UMS pillars.
- Conduct and ensure continuous improvement in the UMS Cross-Audit and Self-Assessment processes. - Promote internal (Unilever) and external (Market) Benchmarking of productivity indicators and processes (UMS).
- Define and directing the goals of the pillars.
- Ensure that each pillar establishes a Master Plan and an Action Plan to manage activities regionally.
- Contribute to the definition of indicators and goals for factory teams ensuring the use of a Loss Tree
- Guide work teams with the selection and appropriate use of UMS tools
- Develop and promote training for all hierarchical levels of the company
- Guide and influence people to correctly use loss analysis and treatment methods and tools.
- Availability of 30% to 50% of time for travel.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
· Graduate/MBA Degree Desirable
· Fluent English and Portuguese
· Spanish is preferred
· Strong Experience in Continuous Improvement Process ( Lean Manufacturing / WCM )
Skills
· Automation/Digitalization
· Continuous Improvement Process
· Project Management
· Leadership
· Influence
· People Management and multidisciplinary teams
· Proactivity
· Strategic vision
· Planning, management and control.
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.
Unilever is an organisation 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. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
