Assistant Manex Manager

9590 Besan-Besin Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.; Tuzla; On-site; TRY 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever PLC in Istanbul, Tuzla, is seeking an Assistant Manufacturing Excellence Manager to lead WCM and continuous improvement across the sourcing unit, applying Lean, TPM and digital initiatives.

You will develop the Factory Masterplan, coach teams, and drive OEE, cost and waste reduction, with a focus on sustainable productivity.

Fluent English and 3-5 years of related experience are required; the role is office-based.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 3-5 years in Manufacturing Excellence or similar roles.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, WCM, IWS, and EWS.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience driving productivity, cost optimization, or waste reduction.
• Proven ability to coach cross-functional teams.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of WCM and Manufacturing Excellence across the factory.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on loss eradication, waste reduction, and productivity enhancement.
• Analyze factory performance data and identify improvement opportunities through structured problem-solving techniques.
• Facilitate root cause analysis activities and support teams in implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Support OEE improvement and Run-to-Standard programs across manufacturing operations.
• Coach and mentor cross-functional teams on Manufacturing Excellence tools and frameworks.
• Develop and maintain the Factory Masterplan in alignment with site manufacturing strategies.
• Track KPIs and support the execution of production cost and material waste reduction projects.
• Support and accelerate the factory digitalization agenda through the implementation of digital tools and solutions.
• Promote best-practice sharing and replication of successful improvement initiatives across the factory.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

WCM

IWS

EWS

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

OEE Improvement

Performance Management

Leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Manufacturing Excellence (ManEx) Manager - Foods Function: Supply Chain Work Level: WL1 Reports to: Sourcing Unit Director Scope: Local Location: Istanbul, Tuzla Terms & Conditions: Full Time / Office-Based

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to drive Manufacturing Excellence across the sourcing unit through the application of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Continuous Improvement methodologies. The role is responsible for identifying and eliminating losses, driving operational efficiency, supporting digital transformation initiatives, and delivering sustainable improvements in productivity, cost, waste, and overall factory performance. You will play a key role in developing the Factory Masterplan, deploying problem-solving methodologies, coaching teams on Manufacturing Excellence principles, and supporting the implementation of the factory's digital agenda. Because here, we don't just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the deployment and sustainability of WCM and Manufacturing Excellence methodologies across the factory.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on loss eradication, waste reduction, and productivity enhancement.
• Analyze factory performance data and identify improvement opportunities through structured problem-solving techniques.
• Facilitate root cause analysis activities and support teams in implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Support OEE improvement and Run-to-Standard programs across manufacturing operations.
• Coach and mentor cross-functional teams on Manufacturing Excellence tools and frameworks.
• Conduct WCM assessments and support autonomous and semi-autonomous teams in achieving performance targets.
• Develop and maintain the Factory Masterplan in alignment with site manufacturing strategies.
• Track KPIs and support the execution of production cost and material waste reduction projects.
• Support and accelerate the factory digitalization agenda through the implementation of digital tools and solutions.
• Promote best-practice sharing and replication of successful improvement initiatives across the factory.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, TPM, WCM, or similar factory-based roles.
• Experience with Manufacturing Excellence methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, WCM, IWS, EWS, and similar continuous improvement programs.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience driving operational performance, productivity, cost optimization, or waste reduction initiatives.
• Proven ability to coach and influence cross-functional teams.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in manufacturing cost analysis and driving cost optimization initiatives.
• Knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Office, and similar digital, analytics, and performance management tools.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma, TPM, or similar Continuous Improvement certifications.
• Experience with Kaizen and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to factory digitalization and digital transformation initiatives.

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Lean Manufacturing TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) WCM (World Class Manufacturing) IWS (Integrated Work System) EWS Continuous Improvement Methodologies Root Cause Analysis OEE Improvement Performance Management

Behavioral Skills

• Leadership Problem Solving Coaching & Influencing Stakeholder Management Communication Strategic Thinking Collaboration

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