Manufacturing Leader

Manufacturing Leader (Category Leader)WHO ARE WE?Do you want to work for a company that makes a difference in the world? At Unilever, we have a clear purpose - to make sustainable living commonplace. Through our 400 brands reaching 2.5 billion people every day, we aim to make a positive social impact globally and locally. Through our household brands, like Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Hellman’s and Axe, we are creating a bright future for our customers, our business, and our planet - and you can be part of it.LOCATION: Lerma Factory, Toluca, Estado de MéxicoMAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:The CL is a management professional with a good technical understanding of manufacturing, general or chemical engineering or food technology. CLs have proficient mechanical skills and display excellent personal qualities. Provides the governance function for a cluster of semi-autonomous teams, delivering management and leadership support for performance monitoring, overtime allocation, working patterns and dispute resolution. The CL retains responsibility for the Technical and Basic Operators within the semi-autonomous team, but is not involved in the day to day team management beyond the monitoring and performance management role.YEARS OF EXPERIENCE NEEDED IN SIMILAR ROLES:At least 4 years in a similar role.MAIN RESPONSABILITIES:- Utilise appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team. Full knowledge of hazards in the workplace.- Reduce costs due to waste and minimise impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.- Promote the development of a highly effective team through the establishment of a positive team climate supported by authentic leadership and clear communication.- Makes governance decisions for the semi-autonomous team and adjudicates on unresolved team issues. Sets the strategy for Continuous Improvement and Preventative Maintenance in her/his area guided by loss trends and direction provided by the Manufacturing Manager.LEVEL OF EDUCATION NEEDED:WHAT YOU´LL NEED TO SUCCEED?- Effective mechanical skills (see qualifications) supported by detailed knowledge of the end to end manufacturing processes relevant to their operation and endorsed Good Manufacturing Practice.- An ability to facilitate technical improvements using WCM improvement tools.Able to coach Technical Operators and semi-autonomous teams to build team performance. (CLs who have undergone the IP module can facilitate standardisation of their line/process area).- Has the ability to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.- Timely and accurate administration for a cluster of teams; shift rosters, pay, performance, training and safety. Liaise with Sourcing Unit leads to ensure policy compliance.- Planning and Organising. Prepare work plans within resource constraints and review implementation to drive improvement.WHAT WOULD BE YOUR MAIN CHALLENGE?Leading improvement projects for operational processes, CLs have a strong understanding of the end to end manufacturing process. This includes the chemical and electro-mechanical processes and controls. She/he is able to interpret technical diagnostics, identify key issues and process risks. CLs possess the leadership skills to act with speed and rigour.IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO APPLY IF YOU ARE A FOREIGNER:- Current Mexican work Visa- Social Security number (NSS)- CURP- RFC