First Line Manager

Unilever is currently hiring for First Line Manager

Reports to: Production Manager

Scope: Local

Location: Dukem, Ethiopia

Terms & Conditions: Full time/no relocation

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.

Manufacturing - Supply Chain

JOB PURPOSE

The Job Purpose of the First line manager is to safely carry out general line operations from specifically Plodder to Bundler, to oversee and make sure all process from packaging material receipt to end of production process and transfer to warehouse is safe, compliant, efficient, and delivered OTIF.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Safety - Ensure that procedures and practice adhere to safety policy of Unilever and legislation.
• Workplace Hazards - Full knowledge of workplace and hazards within it. Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products, and equipment relevant to the tasks in your area.
• Environment - Reduce costs due to waste and minimize impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials
• Start-Up/Shutdown procedures - Oversees pre-start-up machine checks to ensure that the area and equipment is clean and is in a safe condition as per the SOP. Shuts down equipment and the area as per the SOP, a proper Asset care as per the standards.
• Material Availability – ensure use of appropriate Packaging materials from storage areas to preparation as per existing material flow, FIFO, WCM and 5S standards.
• Administration – makes sure effective hand-over activities and records are made accurately of events that have occurred during shift (number of batch produced /rejects with proper reason and justifications etc.).
• Quality - Monitors quality against set standards and reports any blended product and RMPM faults.
• Continuous Improvement – An awareness of how to use performance measures to identify and prioritize losses in pre batching and production area.
• Problem Solving – An awareness of how to identify, prioritize and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.
• Teamwork – Must be a good team player capable of working within a highly effective team; responsible, supportive and able communicator.
• Performance and condition of machines and process parameters on soap line.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Minimum Technical College certificate of level III/IV with at least 3 years of work experience in a related scope.
• Good knowledge of RM/PM/GMP/MMP, line profiles, process parameters, quality parameters of production operations.
• Practical understanding of process, parameters, procedures, safety and quality standards
• Detailed Knowledge of the machine components as well as operation/troubleshooting and maintenance of the various machines in the contributing to the finished goods process
• Very good understanding and proven track record of managing MUVs and Material wastes.
• Experience with GMP and standard operating procedures.
• Full understanding of factory safety standards (process safety , hazards identification, MSDS)
• Manex/TPM/UMS detailed knowledge will be a plus.

Skills

• Analytical thinking with interpersonal skills (working in various teams)
• Organizational skills

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

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.