Capsules Production Frontline Leader (North Rocks)

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! 

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 Capsules Production Frontline Leader (North Rocks) is designed to be fully functional in the 4-Day work week trial.

Job Summary

The Capsules Production Frontline Leader will manage the operation of the North Rocks Capsules Production area to agreed operational and performance standards and apply continuous improvement strategies and tools, reporting to the Plant Manager.

Key Deliverables

• Production area health and safety.

• Production area operational quality standards.

• Operational Line Efficiency (OLE) targets.

• Development of high performing teams.

• Completion of agreed continuous improvement plan.

Role Responsibilities:

• Primary point of contact for the Capsules Production area, escalation, decision making and overseeing all aspects of operational performance.

• Build a high performing operational team of ~ 12 frontline members through empowerment, growth development, coaching and execution of people initiatives.

• Ownership and delivery in full of Safety, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Hygiene, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Engagement and Environment initiatives.

• Ensure products are produced and packed in accordance with the agreed specification.

• Ownership of short-term planning process, priority setting daily/weekly/monthly activities for the production team.

• Ownership of Run to Standard activities to deliver improvement in prioritised losses.

• Ownership of AM tools including Clean Lubricate & Inspect (CIL) area document library and centreline delivery for the production area.

• Ensure products and raw materials are stored properly at optimum conditions.

• Maintain a deep level of data-driven insights to drive robust decision making.

• Ensure Capsules Production area is audit ready.

• Continually explore ways in which to improve Capsule Production area’s performance across SQCDEE and developed continuous improvement activity plans.

• Active participation in risk management processes.

• Effective liaison with cross functional teams to drive overall long-term business objectives.

Essential Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Science/Engineering related disciplines preferred, but previous experience may substitute tertiary qualification, for the right candidate.

• Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing Experience/Sigma 6 training and onsite experience.

• 2 to 3 years of experience in operational leadership in a similar role within FMCG or manufacturing industry.

• SAP Experience Desirable.

Does this sound like you?

• Are you always looking for continuous improvement and to drive positive change in your role?

• Are you an enthusiastic people leader, keen on bringing people along on the journey and setting them up for success?

• Do you have experience with visual management, daily meetings and Tiered accountability that reviews a balanced scorecard of area compliance and performance? This should include site metrices such as Safety, GMP, Hygiene, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Engagement and Environment.

• Are you able to work in a dynamic work environment and problem solve?

• Do you have a strong safety focus and looking for ways to improve the overall safety culture?

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.

Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!

If you require reasonable adjustments for the application and recruitment process, please advise us on ANZ.talent@unilever.com.

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.

At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.