Shift Manager

Unilever is currently hiring for Shifts Manager - Foods

Function: Supply Chain

Location: Factory

Work Level: WL1

Reports to: Operations Manager

Terms & Conditions: Full-Time

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:

To drive manufacturing operation to the agreed plan on volume, cost, safety, quality and other KPIs.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• To plan making and packing operations on the floor to achieve agreed shift targets in volume, quality, output reliability, cost and safety.
• To receive chemical and packaging materials.
• To organize and control labor (operators, technicians and contract) for operations in terms of numbers and skills.
• To monitor material consumption and yield and reduce waste level.
• To reduce material variance to the minimum by ensuring optimal usage of chemicals and packaging and accurate record keeping.
• To supervise weekly and monthly stock count and general Fourth Shift transactions.
• To ensure that workers wear their appropriate personal protective clothing and comply with safety, health and environmental rules
• To drive autonomous maintenance activities on the shop floor
• To support the implementation of best practices such as TPM, HACCP, and all audit recommendations.
• To identify skill gaps and organize training for workers.
• To continuously improve operations by identifying areas for process development.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Skills

• Ability to develop strong internal and external networks
• Expertise in leading large teams

Experience and Qualification

• A minimum of bachelor's degree is required in the discipline of BSc. Engineering or Sciences
• Minimum experience of 2 years on production floor preferably in an FMCG
• Familiarity with supply chain operations especially in planning & SAP
• Experience in managing shop floor safety, health & environment

Leadership:

You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner's mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

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.