Sr. Manager Manufacturing Excellence and Logistics

• Lead & foster a strong continuous improvement culture, this will include training and mentoring employees at all levels of the organization in the use of lean manufacturing and process improvement tools
• This person will lead and transform our factory digital initiatives and real-time data analytics to ensure we are working on the right projects while driving improvement in safety, quality, cost, performance, waste, and any number of key metrics
• You will lead our site Logistics team and on-time deployment supporting 95%+ dispatch rate for NA DEO sticks
• Embrace new technology to create a safe, fast-paced, and competitive logistics operation with an emphasis on engagement and servant leadership
• Develop and conduct specific training in process improvement tools such as 5W2H, 5-Why, Kaizen methodology, Statistical Process Controls, and other similar topics
• Responsible for tracking the Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS) activities that occur throughout the facility and reporting our progress against these planned activities
• Drive our UMS culture by chairing the Focused Improvement (FI) Pillar
• Build and lead a high-performing logistics team (5–8 direct reports and hourly team), including coaching, training, and development
• Active member of the Central Safety Health Environmental Committee (CSHEC), specific ownership of several site safety programs
• Drive Perfect Quality throughout all Pack Processes and assist Make processes as required
• Achieve desired production costs, including fixed and variable labor costs, Operating Plan Efficiency (OPE), waste, attainment and business waste and take ownership of VIP (Very Important Project) ideas year-over-year (YOY)
• Build and develop AGILE work systems that engage, empower, and motivate both full time and contingent employees towards highly autonomous work culture
• Manage a complex product portfolio for optimal run strategy and influence future fit portfolio transformation
• Shape, influence and help execute site digital roadmap as aligned with masterplan in close partnership with Engineering & Operations team

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 6-10+ years of continuous improvement (Lean Manufacturing) with some logistics experience
• Fully understand and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), preferably in a personal care or FMCG/CPG environment
• Proven record of ability to drive a transformation in a large cross-functional environment
• Strong history of change management and driving business results in manufacturing environment
• Successful experience leading teams in a World Class Manufacturing (WCM) type of, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), or other Lean Manufacturing framework is required
• Experience managing and driving accountability of Safety/OSHA/EPA requirements and pertinent safety regulations
• Manage and hold team accountable to Quality standards and be a Champion for Change Management
• Must be able to effectively manage conflict while creating an inclusive work environment
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, concepts and regulations is required
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills are required
• formal training/certification in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word are a plus
• Data analytics and visualization skills using PowerBI, Tableau, or a similar data software are required

formal training/certification in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word are a plus

• 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
• bonus eligible
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) eligible