Assistant Collaborative Manufacturing Manager

Unilever; Turkey; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever is hiring an Assistant Collaborative Manufacturing Manager for the Konya site. You will oversee the local Co-pack/re-pack operations, coordinate with the service provider, and work with planners to balance capacity against demand.

The role emphasizes safety, waste prevention, and KPI tracking in a factory setting. The position requires hands-on leadership, strong English communication, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Co-pack/re-pack facility near the plant.
• Serve as the interface between the service provider and Unilever.
• Manage capacity flexibly with planners based on demand.
• Lead savings initiatives and ensure compliance with Unilever standards.
• Review and approve service invoices and report to the line manager.
• Provide regular performance updates and participate in inventories.
• Implement safety measures and prevent waste in the area.
• Track and report KPIs for operations.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join us as Assistant Collaborative Manufacturing Manager!

Function: Supply Chain

Reports to: Logistics and Copack Operations Manager

Scope: Local

Location: Konya

Terms & Conditions: Full Time

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Operational management of Co-pack Re-pack facility nearby the factory
• Interface between service provider company and Unilever
• Flexible management of capacity with planners by considering demand
• Conduct & lead saving activities
• Ensuring all operations are conducted in compliance with Unilever standards
• Controls and approves all service invoice drafts and gives report to line manager
• Gives performance updates
• Participating to monthly and yearly inventory counts.
• Taking and implementing necessary precautions in order to prevent all kinds of waste in the area (material, time etc)
• Taking necessary occupational health and safety measures and ensuring that the rules on this issue are followed
• Tracking and reporting KPI’s of operations.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree on related fields
• Team management experience
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in similar positions preferred,
• Analytical thinking and being result-oriented
• Problem solving and customer-oriented thinking
• Ability to work detail oriented and organized under tight timelines,
• Ability to adapt flexible working conditions and willing to work in factory environment,
• Being an action-oriented person and has a mindset to turn crisis into opportunities
• Living (or willing to live) Konya

Skills

• Advanced level MS Office knowledge
• High communication skills
• Excellent in English both written and spoken

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

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.

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