Job Description
Unilever [NYSE: UL, UN], one of the world’s largest consumer products companies, aims to add vitality to life by meeting everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care. Each day, around the world, consumers make 150 million decisions to purchase Unilever products. The company has a portfolio of brands that make people feel good, look good and get more out of life.
In the United States these brands include recognized names such as: Axe, “all,” Ben & Jerry's, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Hellmann's, Lipton, Knorr, Popsicle, Promise, Q-Tips, Skippy, Slim-Fast, Snuggle, Suave, Sunsilk and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Dedicated to serving consumers and the communities where we live, work and play, Unilever in the United States employs approximately 15,000 people in 66 office and manufacturing sites in 24 states and Puerto Rico– generating more than $10 billion in sales in 2007. For more information visit www.unileverusa.com.
Unilever’s Supply Chain ranks as a global leader in the consumer goods industry. Charged with creating sustainable competitive advantage for the business, Unilever’s Supply Chain delivers more than one billion units of product to customers and consumers every week.
Unilever is seeking to recruit supply chain managers of the future. To facilitate development into management roles, employees will receive a variety of work assignments and exposure to multiple aspects of our supply chain operations. Our goal is to expose potential future Supply Chain Leaders to a multitude of leadership roles and present them with the opportunities which will develop a significant breadth of experience, ultimately preparing the individual for future managerial roles.
OUR NEW CENTURY KANSAS LOCATION
Our New Century, KS facility is located between the Kansas City suburbs of Olathe and Gardner, just minutes from downtown Kansas City, the Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City Chiefs and Royal’s sports complex, and many modern and growing city amenities. The facility produces Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Imperial, and Promise brand spreads and margarines. Operating on a 5/24 schedule, the facility is one of Unilever’s largest and most complex.
We are currently seeking to fill an open Continuous Improvement Engineer position. We are looking for future leaders! We offer a full-time rotational development program designed to provide employees with hands-on experience in various Supply Chain sub-processes over the course of the next 3-5 years. Employees will be recruited to work in developmental assignments in our manufacturing plant in a technical Supply Chain capacity. Future assignments may include Project Engineering; Warehousing; Supply Management; Maintenance/TPM Leadership & Supervision; Quality Assurance; and Logistics.
QUALIFICATIONS
The individual selected for this role will be responsible assisting in the implementation of a new, robust Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) program with the objective of pursuing a TPM Level 1 award status. Experience with Continuous Improvement programs, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is highly desired. The individual must have an engineering background in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering. One to five years in an industrial manufacturing facility is desired. Food experience is preferred.
The individual performing this assignment will: Be responsible to? support and implement the TPM process in our facility by supporting activities to eliminate losses within our manufacturing process. Support TPM training? and educate plant personnel during the process and lead them through change. Influence and obtain commitment from all levels of the plant for the TPM? program implementation. Assist with the creation of a TPM roadmap and help? deploy it in the plant. Lead and train TPM improvement teams such as? Focused Improvement and Autonomous Maintenance teams. Coach department? managers and supervisors on integration of TPM tools such as creating/maintaining different pillar groups and the interaction between each. Maintain plant and pillar performance metrics consistent with TPM? methodologies. Utilize strong engineering skills to find and correct? underlying issues during Root Cause Analysis and Breakdown Elimination efforts. Manage projects that will deliver strong results aimed at improving? machine and plant efficiencies. Possess strong analytical skills to? interpret information to make Data Driven Decisions. Develop and/or? execute effective training plans to further develop team members’ skills and knowledge to achieve proper execution of OJT and operating procedures. ? Maintain open communications and share important plant information to all team members. Identify and pursue continuous improvement opportunities to? reduce manufacturing costs in the production areas. Perform other duties? as assigned.
Successful candidate must demonstrate superb leadership skills, be a catalyst for change, demonstrate a history of meeting and exceeding goals and objectives, superior problem solving and engineering skills, creative thinking, and an ability to hold their direct reports accountable for Safety, Quality, GMP, and performance standards.
The successful candidate must also be able to work well with peers and in team environment. Able to communicate pertinent information to ensure that production operation runs safely and efficiently on all shifts. Must be confident and have ability to drive change, lead by example, demonstrate managerial courage, and engage direct reports.
Key Competencies: Strong Leadership skills are required. Team Leadership Empowering Others Holding People Accountable
We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in developing a career in supply chain management. Our long-term success requires a total commitment to exceptional standards of performance and productivity, working together effectively and a willingness to embrace new ideas and learn continuously. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of academic excellence and previous work experience. We desire individuals that possess strong communication abilities, demonstrated leadership, and problem solving capabilities. Full relocation coverage is provided.
We recognize that each employee brings unique skills and competencies to our organization, and their accumulated experiences, competencies, performance, and passion for growth all help to determine the direction of future growth with Unilever. The ideal candidate is interested in a Supply Chain career path and demonstrates strong leadership and delivery through teams. Paired with a manager, each employee will be given formal and informal career counseling, coaching and performance feedback. Upon successful demonstration of one’s ability to successfully lead in supervisory and engineering roles and demonstrating leadership potential and superior people and management skills, employees will eligible to apply for Management roles.
We offer a salary and benefits package. Interested candidates should visit www www.UnileverUSA-careers.com and search under the city “New Century”, or call 1-866-545-2341.
CANDIDATES MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.
Please apply for this position at www.unileverusa-careers.com or call Unilever Peoplelink 888.775.0389
Or please click the following link or copy and paste it into your browser:
https://recruitment.unileverservices.com//MAIN/careerportal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=10256
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Unilever is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Employment is subject to verification of pre employment drug-screening results and background investigation.
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