Production Front Line Manager

Production Supervisor

We are proud to be the largest bar soap manufacturer in North America and the flagship Dove bar factory in Unilever. The purpose of this Production Supervisor is to oversee the shift safety, quality, production and people development / management of the site's bar soap manufacturing department to achieve continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities include :

• Working as a trusted guide to plant management for all production related queries.
• Driving execution of the production plans for a shift of approximately 25-30 union workforce personnel.
• Teaching the team to perform their roles in compliance with the written regulatory programs for the site in operation 24x7.
• Providing a common standard of communication and engagement across the factory.
• Utilizing appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.
• Reducing costs due to waste and minimizing impact to health, safety and the environment.
• Applying core knowledge of Quality skills to sustain Quality standards in the factory operation.
• Promoting the development of a highly effective team through the establishment of a positive team climate supported by authentic leadership and clear communication.
• Facilitating technical improvements using World Class Manufacturing and UMS improvement tools.
• Coaching Operators and teams to increase team performance.
• Holding operators and the team accountable.
• Making governance decisions for the team and resolving unresolved team issues.
• Applying rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses.
• Identifying, prioritizing and addressing problems using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Coordinating business resources and applying risk management processes.
• Resolving conflicts where identified.
• Timely and accurate administration for a cluster of teams; shift rosters, pay, performance, training and safety.
• Liaising with Sourcing Unit leads to ensure policy compliance.
• Preparing work plans within resource constraints and reviewing implementation to drive improvement.
• Understanding the business needs for change and innovation.

You're a born leader : You seek fresh opportunities, insist on innovation and never settling for "good enough." You take pride in delivering the best possible outcome while collaborating with the team. You love to win, and have fun doing it : You believe in taking the lead versus following, you have a positive attitude about the problems and want the best outcome for company and people. You're a changemaker : You know there is always a way we can improve results and you are committed to helping others see those possibilities. You're a paradox navigator : You work through complex scenarios to maintain the highest standards of safety while providing practical solutions and support for implementation.

Required qualifications include :

Pay : The pay range for this position is $69,360 to $104,040.

Bonus : This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI) : This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits : Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive / succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

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