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Unilever

Global consumer goods manufacturer and marketer

Team Leader

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeTultitlán de Mariano Escobedo, State of Mexico, MexicoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed licenciatura in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a Production Supervisor, Team Leader, or in a similar manufacturing position is required.
  • Experience leading unionized personnel and managing high-volume operational teams is required.
  • Knowledge of FSSC 22000, food safety, and risk prevention is required.
  • Experience managing productivity, quality, waste, and efficiency indicators is required.
  • Proficiency with SAP PP for production-order management and waste control is required.
  • Availability to work rotating shifts and weekends is required.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial safety, and continuous improvement is required.
  • Experience coordinating resources to meet production plans is required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safety of all personnel under the role's responsibility by complying with safety standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable quality, food safety, and product-safety standards in operations.
  • Lead manufacturing operations during the shift and ensure established production schedules are met.
  • Manage the human, material, and operational resources needed to meet production objectives.
  • Coordinate manufacturing and maintenance activities to ensure plant operational continuity.
  • Monitor and manage productivity, quality, service, cost, and waste indicators.
  • Lead continuous-improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency and eliminate losses.
  • Support implementation of innovation projects and new product launches at the plant.
  • Administer shift schedules, overtime, incidents, and attendance for assigned personnel.
  • Follow up on training and development plans for the operations team.
  • Promote positive labor relations and a workplace based on respect, collaboration, and sustainable results.
  • Execute and follow up on assigned cost-saving and cost-optimization projects.
  • Lead implementation and execution of the Autonomous Maintenance pillar.
  • Coordinate with Planning to execute production schedules and ensure the necessary resources are available.
  • Prepare production, quality, maintenance, and SHE reports, as well as investigations arising from incidents or operational deviations.
  • Promote adoption of continuous-improvement tools, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, and 5S in operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the food or mass-consumer-goods industry.
  • Knowledge of emulsion processes.
  • Experience in rigid-product packaging operations.
  • Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of continuous-improvement tools.
  • Experience implementing 5S methodologies.
  • Knowledge of LOTOTO and hazardous-energy control.
  • Participation in cost-saving, productivity, or operational-improvement projects.

About the Company

Unilever

Global consumer goods manufacturer and marketer

Unilever operates as a global consumer goods company with a broad portfolio of brands across foods, personal care, and home care. Its products are made at scale and distributed through retailers worldwide, making everyday items easily accessible. The company differentiates itself through a wide mix of brands, geographic reach, a history of mergers and acquisitions, and a strong focus on sustainability and social impact. Its goal is to help people feel good and live better by delivering trusted, affordable products at scale while pursuing sustainable growth.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1872

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