Factory Director

• Operate both Factories
• Creation of site strategic plan (masterplan)
• Implement Technologies and Programs related to new products, new standards, Environment, Safety and Quality in the factory
• Lead the factory operations E2E delivering the results and plans according to the targets
• Ensure production targets are consistently met, maintaining high standards across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Engagement
• Drive Mfg 5S and savings Agenda in Foods LATAM
• Proactively identify key opportunities and translate strategy into actionable plans that support the company's overall business goals
• Establish and maintain robust governance to review and control operational performance, ensuring products meet or exceed internal and external standards and regulatory requirements
• Support to other sites and Operations within Foods LATAM
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and foster a zero-loss mindset across the site to achieve best-in-class performance both internally and externally
• Monitor and control manufacturing costs within the budget, implementing strategies for cost reduction and waste minimization
• Drive and facilitate the implementation of innovations, encompassing products, ways of working, service models, and supply chain models
• Propose and implement capital investments to meet planned production requirements, safety, environmental, and cost targets
• Develop and pursue a long-term site plan, including restructuring, re-engineering, and retrofitting
• Prioritize and plan resource development and deployment
• Ensure technical standards of all manufacturing and non-manufacturing fixed assets are maintained, enabling factory operations to achieve high levels of customer service at optimal cost
• Lead and be accountable for Talent, Capabilities, and Engagement at the Factories
• Identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain, and develop key talent, building capability at all levels
• Ensure effective local stakeholder management and address community issues in alignment with Unilever policies
• Guard and ensure the application of all Unilever policies and governance requirements
• Interface with key stakeholders internally and externally to establish and maintain effective relationships, align priorities, and deliver company objectives, goals, and build company equity and image
• As a member of the Foods SC LT, actively shape and steer the overall Unilever business in Foods and Brazil
• Contribute to cross-functional strategic decisions, represent the manufacturing perspective at the leadership level, and ensure alignment between factory operations and broader business objectives
• Act as the statutory head of the factory where legally required

• Bachelor’s degree completed
• Solid experience as Factory Director
• Extensive experience in leading manufacturing performance
• A career that includes significant time in Manufacturing, engineering or technology roles at senior management level
• Demonstrable expertise in managing costs and variances, and in leveraging motivators and engagement strategies to enhance shop floor performance
• Strong project management skills and comprehensive knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment
• Experience in interfacing with broader Supply Chain and Commercial functions
• Extensive experience in Supply Chain, encompassing Operations, Maintenance, SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment), and Quality
• Additional experience in Planning and R&D is advantageous
• Fully fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish
• Good coaching and leadership skills in a team-based setting
• Proven capabilities in analytics, problem-solving, and team building, with a robust financial and business acumen
• Demonstrated strength in leadership and people management
• Proven effectiveness in communication and stakeholder engagement
• A mindset geared towards change management and continuous improvement
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities

Additional experience in Planning and R&D