JOB PURPOSE<\/p>\n
\tThe Factory Leader is responsible for operating a factory as per agreed standards. S\/he leads manufacturing activities in the factory to achieve desired service levels on time. The Factory Leader delivers site targets following the supply chain and category strategies including targets on service, costs, productivity, quality, innovation and OSHE.<\/p>\n
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE<\/p>\n
\tDeploy and deliver annual plan and financial results including targets on service, costs, productivity, quality, innovation and OSHE
\n\tDevelop long term site strategic plans to the Regional Category and Supply Chain teams
\n\tLead site to develop and implement continuous improvement plans to deliver site targets \u2013manufacturing performance management
\n\tManage and deliver the site\u2019s financial results: annual budgets, sourcing Unit result, conversion costs and create programmes to deliver financial results
\n\tEngage and facilitate the implementation of innovations on site, for products, ways of working, service models and supply chain models
\n\tPropose, agree with Category Technology and implement the necessary capital investments to meet the planned production requirements, safety, environmental and cost targets
\n\tPursue a site long term plan, including restructuring, re-engineering and retrofitting as agreed by VP SC Category; prioritize and plan resources development and deployment
\n\tEnsure that the technical standards of all manufacturing and non-manufacturing fixed assets are maintained.
\n\tEnable the factory operation to achieve high level of Customer Service at optimal cost
\n\tSupport Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS) activities and teams by leading the UMS Steering Committee
\n\tCo-ordinate and direct the factory and co-packer operations to achieve the agreed production plans at the specified product quality with optimum labour, energy and materials utilization.
\n\tEnsure Working Capital management systems are effectively used, and deliver inventory targets set with Regional Category Planning Directors and Regional Supply Management Directors.
\n\tCo-ordinate and direct the quality management in line with QA system and ISO 9000 procedures.
\n\tLead HR policy deployment and implementation on sites, including management of employee relations.
\n\tEnsure effective local stakeholder management and community issues aligned with Unilever policies.
\n\tGuard and ensure the application of all Unilever Policies and governance requirements.
\n\tLead on initiatives and projects aiming for sites integration and collaborative work along the extended supply chain.
\n\tLead Supply Planning
\n\tBe the statutory head of factory where there is a legal separation<\/p>\n
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED<\/p>\n
Experiences & Qualifications<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0Relevant Tertiary Qualification or relevant work experience (Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management\/Operations Management, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent)
\n\t\u00a08- 10 Years experience in Supply Chain (Make\/Technology, SHE, Quality are must, additionally Plan, R&D an advantage)<\/p>\n
Preferred:<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0FMCG experience
\n\t\u00a0Ice-Cream, Dairy, Foods & Refreshment
\n\t\u00a0Factory GCC (in the process of completing or completed)<\/p>\n
Skills<\/p>\n
\tStrategic outlook
\n\tStakeholder management\u00a0
\n\tAnalytical skills\u00a0
\n\tCommunication skills\u00a0
\n\tRelationship building
\n\tKey Interfaces\u00a0<\/p>\n
Internal: \u00a0<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0All SC Departments in the business
\n\t\u00a0CD \/ Marketing Team\/Finance Department
\n\tRegional Teams (R&D\/Category SC\/SM)
\n\t\u00a0HR \/ Legal\/ Corporate Affairs
\n\t\u00a0Unilever factories and MSO\u2019s<\/p>\n
External:<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0Material Suppliers
\n\t\u00a0Engineering, Utility and Equipment Suppliers, Contractors
\n\t\u00a03PL Suppliers, Co-Packers
\n\t\u00a0Trade Unions
\n\t\u00a0Local Authorities<\/p>\n
Skills<\/p>\n
\tLeadership and People Management
\n\tOperational Excellence
\n\tStrategic Thinking
\n\tFinancial Acumen
\n\tHealth, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ)
\n\tSupply Chain & Cross-Functional Collaboration
\n\tDigital & Technical Proficiency
\n\tResilience and Adaptability
\n\tInterpersonal and Communication Skills
\n\tCoaching and Talent Development<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.unilever.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
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