Manex Manager

Role Manufacturing Excellence Manager India Work Level 2A Scope Cluster Supply Chain Permanent Full time Regular Reports to METSA Manex Lead Location Nashik Factory Terms Conditions Local conditions apply For the recruitment of this position we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations ABOUT ICE CREAM Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream If you are in the Magnum Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Magnum Ice Cream business you will work for the Global leading Ice Cream player with EUR7 9bn Turn Over in 2023 The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry growing consistently at high pace We have strong brands equities 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall s Magnum Ben Jerry s We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity once we separate from Unilever which is planned to happen by November 2025 Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company You will have ample options for career growth and exploration allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation Your career development will be a priority for us and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us Magnum Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent yet responsible craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers Committed to innovation quality and sustainability we have 35 brands including 3 one billion Euro brands Magnum Wall s Ben Jerry s a strong presence in over 60 countries generating Confidential annual revenue of over 8 billion All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better creating joyful experiences In our Ice Cream business we re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds creating unique products We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate However it is not as simple as it may seem As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness With warm hearts we create the coolest products JOB PURPOSE The Manufacturing Excellence Manex plays a crucial role in enhancing manufacturing performance including areas such as waste reduction operational reliability OR overall equipment effectiveness OEE ManEx savings cost efficiency manhours per ton safety health environment SHE and quality improvements He She develops and implements a continuous improvement program for the factories aligned with the Business Group s manufacturing strategy and the BU and site priorities This role involves providing continuous improvement coaching to sourcing unit developing and managing manufacturing skills and delivering training He she will reponsible from three factories in India and Manex Manager is reporting to the regional ManEx Manager KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop masterplan Support the factories to develop Factory Masterplan in coordination with Finance BG Mid Long term planning Engineering Digital HR Own the Continuous Improvement Program o Own the roll out of the program for foundation and advanced in the factories perform gap analysis supports teams to create improvement plan facilitate assessments with global teams o Facilitate Tools and Methods toolkits to attack the major losses supporting and maintaining the standardization across the BU o Drive asset efficiency OEE aligned with run2standard Support the deployment of MMP standards set up and coherent application Analyze and report continuous improvement savings through Cost performance KPIs OEE Waste and Manhour per ton o Deliver trainings classroom and the shopfloor and coaching for pillar leaders members on UMS logic and pillar steps when relevant to ensure capability building across the sites o Facilitate discussion on resource allocation when required between BU and SU Factory leaders part of the Masterplan agenda Benchmarking Best Practice Sharing Technology and Process Convergence o Scale specific factory s solutions best examples practices and assessment findings across the other sites and other capabilities SHE - Quality - Agility o Develop action plans for effective knowledge and best practices transfer o Supporting and maintaining standardization across the BU Implement the above improvement via technology hubs wherever active Manage Manufacturing Waste Support the factory teams on waste governance Support teams to develop waste improvement glidepath covering all waste levers Cost Governance Support factory teams to develop the cost budget and to control the cost by Weekly Cost Governance and Zero-Based Budget Savings Support the factory teams to identify saving projects to meet the targeted production cost and manufacturing waste Reliability Expand the loss management framework beyond Manufacturing and have KPIs for interfaces with Manufacturing OR losses Digital transformation support the factory to develop and implement a digital road map and industry 4 0 use cases to accelerate performance Descriptive and Diagnostic Drive digital factory program for level 1 and level 2 Act as the primary point of contact for RTVA MDCS data reporting systems deployment of global apps DFOS BuildApp SPC and NGTW The focus will be on enabling our manufacturing sites to deploy appropriate standardized technologies and ensure consistency in deployment and associated benefit delivery Predictive and Prescriptive Support BG and BU engineering for level 3 and level 4 solutions in terms of impact on operations and business results Purpose of investment - Early alignment Idea Phase with BG and Engineering on projects to leverage EEM EEM Methodology - Ensure project team has appropriate training on EEM and UMS methodology and apply project classification to identify right tools and methods Confidential Front loading concept - Provide support and coaching to project team s as project moves through the EEM Steps focus on EEM step 1 2 3 to deliver Safety AM PM Q step 1-2-3 and digital tools on day 1 Continuous improvement culture Ensure that ManEX activities are impacting both results and the culture change towards the vision as determined by zero loss mindset Resources support sites with Master plan Organization element and resource gap closure Upskilling reskilling Support skills development upskilling and reskilling of white and blue-collar workers Training Deliver and coordinate appropriate training for the trainer training theory and practical application involving continuous improvement Factory Operating System Standardize factory governance systems across region in line with FOS R2S - Factory Operating System elements and audit effectiveness WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED SKILLS Analytical thinking Being able to break down complex problems identify patterns and derive actionable insights Strong Leadership Be a servant leader to the factories and supporting them in the deployment of the Global Manex Strategy for the Ice Cream company Effective Communication and stakeholder management to convey complex information clearly and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels such as Factory Directors and Factory Leadership Teams Finance Directors Managers BG Engineering Manex Director Managers and Business Unit VP SC Negotiation skills Capability to influence and challenge Sourcing Unit leaders EXPERIENCES QUALIFICATIONS It is essential to have a university degree engineering preferred 5 years experience in FMCG of which minimum 3 in manufacturing Appropriate functional technical expertise Strong continuous improvement program Lean 6Sigma TPM WCM UMS background with strong achievements ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE To apply you must do so online Please do not forget to upload your CV latest EoY and a motivation letter If you have been informed that you are at risk of redundancy please make sure to tick this box during your application Please also attach your letter of redundancy to the application Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application By applying for this vacancy you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to apply for other positions TMICC KWIL