Manufacturing Excellence Coordinator

**Job ID**:
R-91670

**Category**:
Supply Chain

**Location**:
North Rocks, New South Wales

**Date posted**:
08/06/2024

**Who we are?**

On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, Continental, Ben & Jerry’s and Streets.

We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world’s first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it’s at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all.

Unilever North Rocks Supply Chain Sourcing Unit was established in late 1960s and is dedicated to the production of Home & Personal Care products for the local Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) markets as well as Aerosols for the Asia export market. We produce leading household brands including Rexona, Impulse, Omo, Surf, Dove & Tresemme. The Sourcing Unit is continually transforming to remain competitive in the market and has recently built a new Laundry Capsules Factory in addition to the Liquids and Aerosols factories.

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There’s no better time to join our team

At Unilever ANZ, we have also embarked on something special: we are proud to be undertaking a 4 Day work week trial. This trial will see our staff retain 100 percent of their salaries, while working 80 percent of the time and delivering 100 percent of business outcomes. **The Manufacturing Excellence Coordinator role is designed to be fully functional in the 4-Day work week trial.**

**Job Summary**
- Delivery of BuildApp across North Rocks Site (modules including tagging, Clean Inspect Lubrificate (CIL’s)).
- Creation of an optimised site scorecard encompassing ANZ factory functions (no touch reporting).
- Lead 3 number of continuous improvement initiatives and root cause investigations.
- Development of the operational team regarding the use of the new digital systems (BuildApp, loss tree reporting, site scorecards).
- Support the delivery of North Rocks production health and safety via near miss reporting and supporting investigations.
- Support the delivery of Operational Line Efficiency (OLE) targets via Ditigatal implementation use of robust data and accurate reporting.

**Role Responsibilities**
- Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Operations Digital Solutions (including BuildApp to ensure the development of robust operating process.
- Delivery of the BuildApp platform in North Rocks.
- Delivery of optimsied and automated site scorecard reporting system.
- Development of digital roadmap for 2024-26.
- Maintain a deep level of data-driven insights to drive robust decision making.
- Effective liaison with cross functional teams to support the implementation of the agreed projects.

**What awaits you at Unilever?**

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.

This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.

This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.

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Unilever is an organization 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.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.