Site Manufacturing Lead

About Unilever
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Job Purpose
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you looking to break down the barrier between accountancy and management to support business objectives and corporate growth & act as an advisor to leadership, supporting business decision making through a combination of analytical insights, strategic acumen, and commercial mindedness then this role is just for you!

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be
1. Safety & Compliance:
• Enforce strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards across all production activities.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, safety audits, and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Promote a safety-first culture through training, awareness programs, and incident reporting.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP, ISO) and maintain hygiene standards throughout the production process.
• Investigate accidents or near misses and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe operation of machinery.
2. Quality Assurance & Food Safety:
• Guarantee compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and other food safety standards.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure products meet specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Implement quality monitoring systems and ensure proper documentation for traceability.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality standards and reduce non-conformance.
• Collaborate with QA teams to resolve quality issues promptly and prevent recurrence.
• Ensure allergen management, sanitation, and hygiene protocols are strictly followed.
3. Production Planning & Control:
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet demand and minimize downtime.
• Monitor production KPIs (output, efficiency, waste, etc.) and take corrective actions when needed.
4. Team Management:
• Lead, train, and motivate production staff to achieve performance targets.
• Manage workforce planning, shift scheduling, and resolve operational issues.
5. Process Optimization:
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and waste minimization.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
6. Maintenance Coordination:
• Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and minimize breakdowns.

Experiences & Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Production or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in food manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and occupational safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO, OSHA).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in production planning tools and ERP systems.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.