Operations Manager

Unilever; Italia; In loco; EUR 57.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Smart working

Company canteen

Health and Life insurance

Digital Learning Academy

Company shop & discounts

Mental & Physical wellbeing programs

Enhanced parental leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Unilever Casalpusterlengo is seeking an Operations Manager to drive operational excellence and world-class manufacturing standards. You’ll lead safety, quality, cost and sustainability while building high-performing teams in a local plant.

You’ll apply Run to Standard and Unilever Manufacturing System concepts, guide cross-functional teams, and push digital transformation for improved supply chain performance.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven ability to lead manufacturing or operations teams.
• Strong data-driven decision making and problem solving.

Mansioni

• Lead manufacturing operations across sulphonation, making, packing, and palletization.
• Coach a multidisciplinary team and foster accountability and learning.
• Drive Run to Standard and Unilever Manufacturing System initiatives.
• Identify losses, lead improvement projects, and increase productivity.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Safety, and Quality to hit objectives.
• Lead daily reviews and ensure timely decision making and issue resolution.
• Analyze KPIs, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis and sustainable countermeasures.
• Validate improvements and update operating standards for stability.
• Champion digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Conoscenze

Leadership

English proficiency

Italian proficiency

Data-driven decision making

Continuous improvement

Formazione

Master’s degree in Engineering

Strumenti

PC

Descrizione del lavoro

Function: Supply Chain
Scope: Local
Location: Casalpusterlengo

Terms & Conditions: Full-time – Permanent
Collective LabourAgreement: Chemical Industry (CNEL Code B011)

Salary Range: € 56800 – € 78100 gross peryear

As part of a truly global organisation, you’ll gain more than a career. You’ll tap into a vibrant, diverse network in a culture that cares deeply where everyone can succeed and grow. You will have the opportunity to make an impact and be eligible for the bonus plan, based both on business results and individual measurable contribution and performance, as well as for the long-term incentives, in line with the current company policy.

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to ensure operational excellence across manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and lead the transformation towards world-class manufacturing standards within Unilever’s Casalpusterlengo factory. The Operations Manager plays a critical role in delivering superior performance across safety, quality, productivity, cost, customer service, and sustainability while developing high-performing teams and embedding a culture of operational discipline and innovation.

You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop manufacturing operations across the sulphonation plant, making, packing lines, and palletization area, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production performance.
• Manage and coach a multidisciplinary team, including First Line Managers, Process Engineers, and Maintenance Coordinators, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Drive the implementation, optimization, and sustainability of the Run to Standard methodology and the Unilever Manufacturing System.
• Identify operational losses and lead structured improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, reduce defects, and improve productivity and efficiency.
• Partner closely with Planning, Engineering, Safety, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives and continuous improvement projects.
• Facilitate daily operational reviews and performance meetings, ensuring timely decision-making and effective problem resolution.
• Analyze production and performance data to identify opportunities, monitor progress against KPIs, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Lead root cause analysis activities and support frontline teams in defining and implementing sustainable countermeasures.
• Validate process improvements and establish revised operating standards to ensure long-term operational stability and performance.
• Champion digital transformation initiatives and support the implementation of innovative technologies that enhance manufacturing effectiveness and supply chain performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Management Engineering.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing or operations teams within a complex industrial or production environment.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to engage and develop large teams.
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement methodologies, operational excellence, and performance management using data-driven decision making.
• Professional proficiency in English and Italian.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with World Class Manufacturing (WCM), TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent operational excellence frameworks.
• Knowledge of digital manufacturing solutions, process automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Strong project management experience with a track record of delivering operational transformation and performance improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience as Process Engineer, Production Manager, Manufacturing Excellence Manager, or similar operational leadership roles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Benefits

• Smart working
• -Company Canteen
• Health and Life insurance
• Digital Learning Academy
• Company shop & discounts
• Mental & Physical wellbeing programs
• Enhanced parental leave

Tools

• PC

The compensation package and contractual level will be defined based on the candidate’s experience, technical skills, and seniority, as well as in alignment with internal equity principles.

If you’d like to learn more about our benefits and policies, further details will be provided by Unilever’s Talent Acquisition team!

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 bring ing 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.

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