Unilever production manager vacancy

Unilever production manager vacancy

Main job purpose
The production Manager has the overall responsibility for all production and internal logistics operations on site. S/he is responsible for delivering production commitments within the quality specifications and costs standards determined. The Production Manager is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment. S/he will strive toward continuous improvement in production and internal logistics based on the company’s Manufacturing Excellence guidelines and TPM methodology.
The production Manager leads with the Supply Planning Manager the long term master resource planning in support of future growth plans for site/brands. S/he works closely with site engineer to ensure having sufficient capacities in the factory to fulfil factory commitments and proper customer service. S/he also works closely with the maintenance manager to ensure a robust maintenance system.


Key Responsibilities
· Manage all conversion operations through processing and packing to hand-over for dispatch, in order to deliver production against committed production plan
· Define the key capacity parameters identifying constraints for production planning. Support implementation of innovation plans within the factory and deliver to agreed ramp up plans.
· Achieve annual committed manufacturing excellence savings
· Ensure that product quality meets all the specifications. Also ensure that the required and necessary quality assurance systems are in place
· Lead implementation (and facilitate the process) of the combined ISO 9000/14000 /18000 systems throughout the factory, leading to certification and maintenance of the said systems
· Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the organization corporate specific safety standards and policies, and SHE systems are in place.
· Prepare and monitor the factory operating plan and budget and control the manufacturing conversion costs and internal logistics (labour, wastage and rework) against budget
· Co-ordinate and drive activities of production and internal logistics teams leading to plant de-bottle-necking/alterations/replacements to ensure continuous improvement in performance, output and reliability; aiming for world-class operations
· Ensure machines are in proper condition to achieve optimum reliability and efficiency and maximize assets benefits including production machinery and internal logistics equipment
· Co-ordinate the availability of resources and inputs from other departments and 3rd parties.
· Implement and monitor procedures, systems and work-instructions to ensure the safe handling of all chemicals, safety of processes and the health and safety of all people on site. Implement appropriate safety training programs
· Implement HR procedures and policies


ESSENTIAL
· University Engineering B.S. Degree, Supply chain (APICS etc) qualification advantage
· Solid background in FMCG Supply Chain / Manufacturing Excellence
· Experience in SAP ERP
· Fluent in English
· Cross functional business process knowledge
· People management / team-building skills
PREFERRED
· APICS CPIM Certified
· APICS CSCP Certified
· M.S. / MBA
ESSENTIAL
· At least 5 Years experience in a reputable manufacturing organization in Supply Chain operations
· Hands-on TPM experience
PREFERRED
· FMCG experience is a definite advantage

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