Manufacturing Excellence Lead

Unilever
Full-time South-Africa, South-Africa Other-General
Posted:
March 01, 2026
Location:
South-Africa, South-Africa, South-Africa

Job Description

Join us as Manufacturing Excellence Lead

Function: Supply Chain

Reports to: Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Scope: South Africa

Location: Boksburg, South Africa

Terms & Conditions: Full time, On Site

JOB PURPOSE

The Manex Lead champions UMS deployment and digital transformation at site level, building capability and eliminating losses to boost manufacturing performance. They turn strategy into action through a focused Masterplan that empowers operators, engineers, and leaders to deliver world‑class results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead UMS Implementation
    Drive the deployment and management of the Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS) across the site, ensuring alignment with the category manufacturing strategy.
  • Develop and Execute UMS Masterplan
    Translate the site manufacturing strategy into a comprehensive UMS Masterplan, including preparation phase planning, progress tracking, and issue resolution.

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: South-Africa, South-Africa
Posted: March 01, 2026
Deadline: April 10, 2026