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Associate Director of Manufacturing

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Unilever

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United States , Raeford

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Salary:

146200.00 - 219400.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Reporting to the Factory Director, The Associate Director of Manufacturing will lead the Deodorant/Antiperspirant production lines at our Raeford, NC site and accelerate performance through our world‑class Manufacturing Excellence program. You will serve as a respectful disruptor and transformational leader as the site evolves into the DEO Center of Excellence with ambitions for lighthouse factory status.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the Deodorant/Antiperspirant production lines at our Raeford, NC site and accelerate performance through our world‑class Manufacturing Excellence program
  • Serve as a respectful disruptor and transformational leader as the site evolves into the DEO Center of Excellence with ambitions for lighthouse factory status
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement across Safety, Quality, Output, Cost, and Waste, embedding Unilever Manufacturing Standards at every level
  • Coach, develop, and inspire teams throughout the organization, enabling them to deliver strong KPIs through lean manufacturing principles
  • Act as the “site authorized person” in the absence of the Factory Director
  • Drive operational excellence by strengthening the Run to Standard program
  • Advance a world‑class safety culture through active leadership in site safety and environmental programs
  • Embed Perfect Quality in all Make and Pack processes
  • Optimize cost performance by delivering target labor, OPE, waste, attainment, and business waste metrics
  • Build AGILE work systems that simplify processes, improve flow, and empower employees
  • Manage a complex product portfolio by optimizing run strategies, sequencing, and changeover performance
  • Integrate planning and factory operations to maximize capacity, line utilization, and staffing alignment

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required with 8–10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in personal care
  • strong command of cGMPs
  • Proven track record leading large-scale transformation in cross‑functional manufacturing environments
  • Demonstrated change management capability with consistent delivery of measurable business results
  • Successful leadership within World Class Manufacturing (WCM), TPM, Six Sigma, or Lean frameworks
  • Experience managing and enforcing HACCP principles and driving accountability for food/quality safety systems
  • Strong ability to manage conflict, build inclusive teams, and foster a high‑performance culture
  • Full knowledge of OSHA regulations and relevant safety compliance requirements
  • Solid experience with manufacturing equipment, processes, and regulatory standards
  • Advanced leadership in continuous improvement methodologies (WCM, TPM, Lean)
  • Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
  • proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • Strong data analytics and visualization skills using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
  • demonstrates curiosity and adaptability to emerging technologies (e.g., AI)
  • Recognized champion of change, capable of shaping culture and driving continuous improvement
What we offer:
  • Bonus eligible
  • Long-Term Incentive (LTI) eligible
  • Eligible to participate in our benefits plan
  • 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
  • Access to numerous voluntary benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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