Capsules Production Leader

We are looking for a Production Leader to manage the operation of the North Rocks production area, practice agreed operational and performance standards, and apply continuous improvement strategies and tools. This role is crucial for ensuring health and safety, maintaining quality standards, achieving OLE targets, and fostering high-performing teams. The leader will oversee all operational aspects, drive continuous improvement, and ensure products are produced according to specifications, contributing to Unilever's commitment to a progressive and responsible business.

Must Have

• Production area health and safety management
• Production area operational quality standards adherence
• Achieving Operational Line Efficiency (OLE) targets
• Developing high performing teams
• Completing continuous improvement plans
• Tertiary qualification in Manufacturing/Engineering or related disciplines
• Experience in managing people in FMCG or manufacturing industry

Perks & Benefits

• Development opportunities
• Benefits
• Working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility
• Purpose-led business
• Global community
• Career progression locally and internationally
• Amazing discounts on external company products
• Attractive employee referral reward program

Who we are?

On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, Continental.

We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world’s first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it’s at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all.

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There’s no better time to join our team!

Job Summary

We are looking for a leader to manage the operation of the production area, practice agreed operational and performance standards, and apply continuous improvement strategies and tools.

Key Deliverables

• Production area health and safety
• Production area operational quality standards
• Operational Line Efficiency (OLE) targets
• Development of high performing teams
• Completion of agreed continuous improvement plan

Role Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for the Production area, escalation, decision making and overseeing all aspects of operational performance
• Build a high performing operational team through empowerment, growth development, coaching and execution of people initiatives
• Ownership and delivery in full of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Engagement and Environment initiatives
• Ensure products are produced and packed in accordance with the agreed specification
• Ownership of short-term planning process, priority setting daily/weekly/monthly activities for the production team
• Ownership of Run to Standard activities to deliver improvement in prioritised losses
• Ownership of AM tools including Clean Lubricate & Inspect (CIL) area document library and centreline delivery for the production area
• Ensure products and raw materials are stored properly at optimum conditions
• Maintain a deep level of data-driven insights to drive robust decision-making
• Ensure the production area is audit ready
• Continually explore ways in which to improve production area’s performance across SQCDEE and developed continuous improvement activity plans
• Active participation in risk management processes
• Effective liaison with cross-functional teams to drive overall long-term business objectives

Does this sound like You

• Tertiary qualification in Manufacturing/Engineering or any related disciplines
• Experience in managing people in FMCG or manufacturing industry

What awaits you at Unilever

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success. This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.

This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organisation. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.

Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!

If you require reasonable adjustments for the application and recruitment process, please advise us on ANZ.talent@unilever.comopens in a new window.

Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities.

At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.