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Senior Manager, Collaborative Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement, B&W

Unilever
Hoboken, NJ
Job Purpose

Collaborative Manufacturing is one of the biggest growth networks in the North America supply chain. It accounts for 25% of TO and over €1bn spend, with plans to continue growing the network to support future growth. The CM team deals with more than 100 (3PM) vendors to procure many different finished goods. The team procures approximately 4k different materials and is responsible for getting them at the best possible prices while - at the same time - securing continuity of supply and agility according to the company's needs.

The Senior Manager, the CM Ops Manager, CM PMO Manager and the Category SC team will work collaboratively and in close partnership to unlock agility and resilience. Reports to the Head of UMS B&W (Unilever Manufacturing Systems) with responsibility for strategic approach and tactical operations of collaborative manufacturing change management. Responsible for the development of the SC’s CM Engineering strategy, approach, and execution. Supports business requirements by ensuring innovations and existing products support Unilever’s quality, cost, customer service and continuous improvement objectives. The Collaborative Manufacturing Manager plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence by leveraging Unilever Manufacturing Systems (UMS) principles to enhance agility, resilience, and efficiency within Operations, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and service objectives. In addition, this individual will help support the B&W factories in the US as needed to drive key initiatives related to Operational effectiveness and EEM (Early Equipment Management) for projects/transformations.

Key Responsibilities

The individual should have exceptional leadership and be an innate problem-solver, with the ability to support the business in developing and executing effective business strategies; Some of the responsibilities include:

  • Participates on Unilever project teams in support of Brand Development and Brand Growth business targets. Team interaction with Procurement, Marketing, Produce and Package Development, Finance, Planning, Quality, Customer Development and Legal.
  • Research, investigate, and develop emerging manufacturing technology and its application to our Supply Chain in all areas, including processing, packaging, logistics, and more.
  • Own the funnel of ideas and improvements for the CM technology transformations and continuous improvement.
  • Own the long-term technical planning of the CM to align with the brand strategies.
  • Execute on key strategic projects, including scope, budget, and schedule development and management.
  • Manage conceptual, front-end, and detailed engineering of key strategic projects.
  • Partner & interface with Global & Regional Digital, R&D, Engineering, Planning, and Procurement functions to determine optimum suite of activities for CM factories
  • Develop and establish an External Services support model.
  • Develop digital program for CMs.
  • Supports innovation deployment in the spirit of vertical start-ups and ongoing launch success. Ensures that the CM passes technical evaluations.
  • Responsible for monitoring KPIs, schedule timelines, process continuous improvements, cost savings opportunities, project and innovation management.
  • Shares best practices and lessons learned across the Category (where competitively possible).
  • Ensure safety standards are understood by the CM. Support CM with safety mindset program.

Required Qualifications

  • Large geographical base across several time zones. Must be able & willing to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of broad-based Engineering responsibilities. Significant relevant factory experience and/or strong 3rd party experience.
  • 5+ years experience supporting large scale CapEx & innovation projects.
  • Project Management leadership with strong product management and early equipment management expertise (EPM/EEM). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with ability to negotiate.
  • Ability to work with all levels and functions within an enterprise: Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $115,680 to $173,520. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, 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, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

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 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons With Disabilities.

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Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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Posted 2026-01-14

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