Manufacturing Excellence Executive

Main Purpose: The Manufacturing Excellence Executive will support in the coordination of all WCM activities for loss eradication within manufacturing inbound and outbound supply chain context. S/he is also responsible in supporting the development of a WCM (World Class Manufacturing) masterplan from the site manufacturing strategy, providing WCM skill development, and coaching for all operators, engineers, supervisors, and managers in the sourcing unit as well as working with the Factory Director to ensure appropriate progress is being made against KPIs and Site and Pillar Route Maps.
Main Responsibilities: Responsible for the implementation, management, and successful operation of the Continuous Improvement Methodology process in the factory.
Ensure site WCM master plan and actions are aligned with the category manufacturing strategy. Coordinates the development of the WCM preparation phase plan, tracks progress against the plan and leads issue resolution (gap analysis and adjustments to plan). Implements appropriate reviews (monthly, quarterly) to evaluate both pillars and departments progress in their WCM plans. Runs the continuously improvement office. Facilitates the development of individual pillars, sets benchmarks and tracks completion of pillar goals, including participation in pillar meetings, team meetings and activities. Works with PD (People Development) Pillar leader to build capabilities in the Pillar leaders and manages their development. Serves as a resource and coach for questions and practices regarding the WCM process Coordinates activities with internal regionally deployed ManEx Managers and Director. Also will work directly the continuously improvement strategy group and other external consultants. * Serves as a WCM champion in the facility to promote WCM amongst management and employees We highly encourage applicants to exclude information on age, gender, and school/s in view of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Unilever assesses candidates based on skills, performance, experience and leadership. Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity 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. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bring ing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.