Manufacturing Excellence & Digital Lead

a) Manufacturing Excellence & Continuous Improvement • Lead and coordinate site-wide Manufacturing Excellence initiatives aligned with SU and BG/BU priorities. • Own improvement projects that increase OEE, reduce waste, deliver cost savings, and eliminate losses. • Lead the site Loss Tree (DFOS) governance and ensure data accuracy, prioritization, and follow-through. • Govern Cost Deployment methodology with Finance to validate savings, hotspots, and transformation priorities. • Develop and maintain the Site Master Plan, ensuring clear link to 3–5 year performance ambition. b) UMS Deployment & Governance • Lead the rollout, governance, and maturity progression of UMS in line with global standards. • Own the Focused Improvement (FI) pillar and support all other Pillars in developing and executing their roadmaps. • Drive the “Run to Standard” (R2S) program across the site to embed stable and reliable operations. • Coordinate the site preparation for internal and external UMS assessments and ensure audit readiness. • Lead the ManEx/UMS Governance Forum and drive consistent review of KPIs, pillar progress, and gaps. • Maintain the Site UMS Roadmap, escalation routines, and improvement cycles. c) Daily & Digital Factory Operation System (DFOS) & Performance Insight • Ensure effective deployment, sustainability, and continuous improvement of DFOS across all levels (L1–L4). • Govern KPI routines, tier meetings, and escalation processes to ensure timely decision making. • Coach teams to use DFOS boards, problem solving tools, and visual management effectively. • Lead benchmarking against internal and external best-in-class factories. • Use performance diagnostics to identify systemic issues and shape strategic improvement themes. • Deliver monthly ManEx & Digital performance reports to SU Leadership and BG/BU ManEx. d) Autonomous Maintenance & Operator Capability • Support AM Pillar deployment by strengthening basic condition, centerlining, and lubrication standards. • Support PD pillar to govern technical skills matrices and operator capability development aligned to UMS standards. • Partner with Production and AM Leaders to close capability gaps and improve equipment ownership. e) Digital Transformation & Data Management • Act as the Site Digital Champion, leading digital and Industry 4.0 initiatives (automation, IIoT, advanced analytics). • Line manage Process Engineers and the Digital & Cyber Security Engineer to deliver digital solutions with strong change management. • Govern site data systems, including loss data integrity, asset performance data, and digital reporting tools. • Ensure all digital solutions comply with Unilever OT/IT Cyber Security standards and risk controls. f) Best Practice, Replication & Capability Building • Lead creation, documentation, and replication of best practices through the Global Best Practice Portal. • Build site capability in UMS tools, problem solving, digital adoption, and continuous improvement. • Facilitate cross-functional learning, coaching, and structured training sessions. Key Measures of Success • Delivery of OEE, Waste %, and Cost Savings targets. • Progression of UMS maturity, including strong R2S performance and positive assessment results. • DFOS compliance and effectiveness at all levels. • Accurate DFOS loss data and clear prioritization framework. • Digital projects delivered, embedded, and adopted by operations teams. • Demonstrated uplift in capabilities across operators, process engineers, and pillar leaders. • Strong compliance performance across SHE, Quality, Cyber Security, and Engineering standards. Skills & Experience Required • 2-3 years experience in ManEx/Process Engineer and demonstrate good understanding of the methods and tools in WCM, UMS etc • Experience in deploying structured improvement programs (e.g., TPM, LEAN, WCM, UMS). • Knowledge of digital manufacturing systems and Industry 4.0 technologies. • Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills, PMP is

. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability with a data-driven mindset. • Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills. • Engineering or Production experience is preferred.#LI-Onsite