Manufacturing Excellence Manager

3 weeks ago


Rexdale, Canada Unilever Full time

**Background & Purpose of the Job**

The Manufacturing Excellence Manager is responsible for managing and driving the implementation of the continuous improvement process, by identification, evaluation and control of production losses and waste.

They are responsible for the development of the Factory Master Plan (3-5yr time horizon), developing skill base across all factory functions, leading a team of direct reports, and driving factory improvement journey with an owner’s mindset.

They influence Factory performance indicators such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), MP (Manufacturing Performance), OR (Output Reliability) and CPT (Cost per Tonne). They understand that the factories are the customer and work directly with SU Directors, site MANEX teams, functional experts within the business as well as Group MANEX and Engineering.

Role expectations:

- Drive MANEX program deployment, including standards development and horizontal expansion
- Coordinate and coach team on lean manufacturing methodology and maturity assessments
- Utilize data collection of waste and OEE to prioritize losses and develop project prioritization plan
- Own and maintain site Master Plan in accordance with strategic direction from supply chain stakeholders
- Expand the loss management framework beyond Manufacturing and have KPI´s for interfaces with Manufacturing (OR losses)
- Support the implementation of site improvement programs, including SMED, Center-lining and Kaizen workshops
- Support and facilitate success of Run 2 Standard activities
- Design and deliver appropriate training and coaching
- Investigate and deploy latest continuous improvement tools and digital strategies
- Engagement with Key stakeholders and peers across geographies
- Team player with proven problem-solving capabilities (If from outside, Black belt preferred)
- Able to drive sustainable results in performance improvement

What We’re Looking For
- 5 years-experience in Supply Chain operations
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Appropriate functional / technical expertise - Engineering, MANEX, Quality, Data Science
- Strong continuous improvement background is required, with demonstrated performance.

**What We Can Offer You**

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- Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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._

**Bonus**: This position is bonus eligible.

**Long-Term Incentive (LTI)**: This position is LTI eligible.

**Benefits**: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
- Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.



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