Head of Factory - Hellmann's Mayo
About The Position
The Factory Director plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across the site, ensuring all manufacturing activities align with agreed standards and deliver on key financial and customer service goals. This leader is accountable for achieving site targets in service, cost, productivity, quality, innovation, OSHE, and employee engagement. As the head of the local management team, the Factory Director champions the implementation and sustainability of supply chain and category strategies. These include safety, quality, World Class Manufacturing, employee relations, performance management, and talent development. A vital member of the broader supply chain leadership team, the Factory Director fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration—leading the development and sharing of best practices across the network to elevate performance and capability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemical engineering, Industrial engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years in a Supply Chain role (Manufacturing, Technology, EHS, Quality).
- Minimum 3 years working in a role leading an entire factory, preferably at the Site Director level.
- Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) is strongly preferred.
- Natural leader: Deploying and implementing HR policies across the site, with a strong focus on fostering positive employee relations and a high-performance culture.
- Strategic visionary: Shape and drive the site’s long-term roadmap—including restructuring, re-engineering, and retrofitting initiatives—in alignment with the VP of Supply Chain Category. Lead the prioritisation and planning of resource development and deployment.
- Connector of dots: Oversee and align quality management systems with established QA procedures, ensuring seamless coordination across functions.
- Culture and change catalyst: Champion World Class Manufacturing (WCM) by leading the Manufacturing Excellence Steering Committee, inspiring teams to embrace continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Execute annual operational and financial plans to meet and exceed targets across service, cost, productivity, quality, innovation, and Safety, Health & Environment (SHE).
- Shape the long-term strategic direction of the site by advising Regional Category and Supply Chain teams on future-focused initiatives.
- Champion a culture of Continuous Improvement—driving innovation not only in products but also in ways of working, cost and service models, and supply chain design.
- Partner with the Category Technology team to implement capital investments that support production, quality, safety, environmental, and cost objectives.
- Maintain technical standards across all manufacturing and non-manufacturing assets to ensure optimal customer service at the best cost.
- Lead factory operations to deliver production plans with the right quality, while optimizing labor, energy, and material usage.
- Drive effective Working Capital management and deliver inventory targets in collaboration with Regional Category Planning and Supply Management Directors.
- Manage local stakeholder relationships and community engagement in alignment with Unilever’s policies.
- Ensure full compliance with all Unilever governance and policy requirements.
- Lead integration and collaboration initiatives across the extended supply chain to enhance synergy and performance.
Benefits
- health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
- retirement savings benefits
- life insurance and disability benefits
- parental leave
- sick leave
- paid vacation and holidays
- access to numerous voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
