Ice Cream Head of Factory - Sikeston

JOB PURPOSE:

The Head of Factory will lead people and activities in the factory, planning and logistics to achieve end to end supply chain success in the IC category. They own supply chain targets including service, costs, productivity, quality, innovation, OSHE and employee engagement. The Head of Factory inspires, develops and leads the local management team to implement and sustain supply chain and category strategies including those in safety, quality, World Class Manufacturing, employee relations, performance management and development of talent.  S/he is a critical member of the broader supply chain leadership team and leads the development & sharing of best practices across the network and works across silos to deliver the Supply Chain OKRs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will create and deploy operational and financial plans to deliver targets on service, costs, productivity, quality, innovation, SHE and employee engagement. You will also work with the broader brand, sales, supply chain and technology teams to develop and implement long term strategic plans.  You will 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. You will own the factory culture agenda, developing future-fit manufacturing teammates who are operationally strong and consumer focused. You also will connect with the broader local community and serve as a Unilever ambassador in the immediate factory area.

Other duties to include:

• Own operational KPIs for the site including safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost

• Develops and delivers 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 Manufacturingmethodology 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)

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: 

• 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.

LEADERSHIP:  

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves.Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.

• TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential.Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.

• PURPOSE & SERVICE:Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

• CONSUMER LOVE:Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

• BUSINESS ACUMEN:Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.