Senior Manager, Collaborative Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement, B&W

Collaborative Manufacturing is one of the biggest growth networks in the North America supply chain. It accounts for 25% of TO and over €1bn spend, with plans to continue growing the network to support future growth. The CM team deals with more than 100 (3PM) vendors to procure many different finished goods. The team procures approximately 4k different materials and is responsible for getting them at the best possible prices while - at the same time - securing continuity of supply and agility according to the company's needs. The Senior Manager, the CM Ops Manager, CM PMO Manager and the Category SC team will work collaboratively and in close partnership to unlock agility and resilience. Reports to the Head of UMS B&W (Unilever Manufacturing Systems) with responsibility for strategic approach and tactical operations of collaborative manufacturing change management. Responsible for the development of the SC’s CM Engineering strategy, approach, and execution. Supports business requirements by ensuring innovations and existing products support Unilever’s quality, cost, customer service and continuous improvement objectives. The Collaborative Manufacturing Manager plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence by leveraging Unilever Manufacturing Systems (UMS) principles to enhance agility, resilience, and efficiency within Operations, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and service objectives. In addition, this individual will help support the B&W factories in the US as needed to drive key initiatives related to Operational effectiveness and EEM (Early Equipment Management) for projects/transformations.