Key skills
Project Management
About this role
Role Overview
- Support the implementation of Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS) across Foods Europe BU sites.
- Lead initiatives to boost OEE, reduce waste, and enhance net productivity through data-driven actions.
- Coach factory teams on UMS pillars, best practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ensure strict adherence to Manufacturing Excellence standards and the MMP Code.
- Plan UMS assessment activities, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Maximize the value of the Best Practice System by driving creation, replication, and sharing proven solutions.
- Lead benchmarking activities and enhance systems for OEE, waste, and labor productivity using digital tools.
- Compile, analyze, and interpret factory performance data to identify sources of variance and improvement opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years in manufacturing excellence or continuous improvement roles.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, TPM, and WCM methodologies.
- Proven success in OEE, waste, and productivity improvement projects.
- Solid project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Fluent in English; additional languages and travel flexibility are a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive annual bonus
- Company car or car allowance.
- Participation in the company share program.
- Private pension plan.
- Private medical care (Medicover).
- Private life insurance (Unum).
- Sports and wellness package (Benefit Systems).
- Two additional vacation days.
- Access to the Unilever employee shop.
- Access to Legimi (e ‑ book platform).
- Psychological support via the EAP platform.
- Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote.