Ice Cream Head of Factory

Ice Cream Head of Factory

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years in a Supply Chain role (Manufacturing, Technology, EHS, Quality).
• Minimum 3 years working in a role leading a medium-large scale factory at the Director level.
• Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and deploy operational and financial plans to deliver targets on service, costs, productivity, quality, innovation, SHE and employee engagement.
• Work with the broader brand, sales, supply chain and technology teams to develop and implement long term strategic plans.
• Lead the Sikeston site on continuous improvement strategies to improve operational efficiency and drive innovation in product as well as ways of working, cost & service models and the supply chain structure.
• Own the factory culture agenda, developing future-fit manufacturing teammates who are operationally strong and consumer focused.
• Connect with the broader local community and serve as a Unilever ambassador in the immediate factory area.
• Own operational KPIs for the site including safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost.
• Develop and deliver to site annual budget and through programs to achieve competitive results.
• Manage site leadership team to deliver daily excellence and develop future technical leaders in Manufacturing and Engineering.
• Accelerate World Class Manufacturing methodology and culture as the way to deliver sustainable results and improve performance.
• Foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion where team members thrive.
• Drive a step change in manufacturing capability with a focus on flexibility and responsiveness.
• Lead across supply chain, breaking down silos to deliver end to end results and deeper connection to business and consumers.
• Drive digital transformation, including automation, to improve site efficiency and enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Own the sustainability agenda to reduce the environmental footprint.
• Foster a culture that develops both salaried and hourly team members and creates an environment of positive employee relations.
• Review and approve facility plans and audits to address ongoing needs of operation, compliance with governing rules, regulations and leasehold requirements and ensure minimized exposure to environmental risk and hazards.
• Ensure site competitiveness through ongoing identification and implementation of value improvement projects (VIPs).

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.