Job Opportunity: Production Coordinator at Unilever
Function: Supply Chain; Make
Reports To: Head of Nutrition Production
Location: Palmira Plant, Colombia
Employment Type: Full-time
About Unilever
Unilever is a global leader in consumer goods, dedicated to creating a better business and a better world through the work we do. You will collaborate with beloved brands that enhance the lives of our consumers and the communities we serve. In this role, you will lead innovations—big and small—that drive our business forward. You will learn from exceptional business leaders and colleagues who will inspire and support you in your personal and professional growth.
Job Purpose
At Unilever, we empower you to realize your purpose through your work. If you are passionate about coordinating, controlling, monitoring, and supervising production processes, raw materials, and finishing lines while ensuring compliance with corporate standards in BPM, TPM, SHE, and Quality, then this role is for you. You will be responsible for meeting production schedules, maintaining quality indicators, and minimizing inventory variations.
Key Responsibilities
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Process Coordination: Oversee and control plant operations to ensure the continuity of finishing lines, adhering to process and quality specifications. This includes operational planning and collaboration with quality, process, maintenance, and SHE teams.
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Performance Monitoring: Conduct weekly reviews of production and cost indicators to ensure monthly targets are met, developing action plans as necessary.
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Information Management: Lead the management of manufacturing information systems (such as Pamcos and SAP) to ensure timely and accurate manufacturing process data, providing daily oversight and training for plant users.
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Team Management: Manage personnel-related matters, including payroll, absenteeism, leave requests, and other HR-related issues.
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Budget Control: Develop and manage manufacturing and factory expense budgets, implementing programs to minimize production costs.
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Talent Development: Support and empower your team to achieve high performance and professional growth.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in regional category committees, collaborating with SHE, QA, Production, Manex, Marketing, and Planning teams.
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Prioritization: Assess and prioritize the short, medium, and long-term needs of the plant while maintaining a holistic view of the Make chain.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in coordinating or leading teams in industrial processes, preparation processes, and packaging machinery.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in English.
- Strong knowledge in personnel management, project development, process improvement, and information systems management.
Essential Skills
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Manufacturing Skills:
- Data Analysis
- Understanding of industrial machinery operations
- Continuous improvement methodologies, BPM, chemical and electromechanical processes, and manufacturing controls
- Preventive and autonomous maintenance planning
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Strategic Skills:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Persuasion
- Talent development
Additional Skills
- Critical thinking
- Planning
- Teamwork
- Analytical ability
- Resilience
- Problem-solving
- Transformation and change mindset
Commitment to Diversity
Unilever is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity in order to drive business results and create a better future for our diverse employees, consumers, partners, and communities. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to meet our growth ambitions and foster inclusion across the organization. We encourage all individuals to bring their ‘Whole Self’ to work. If you require any support or accommodations during the application process, please let us know so we can assist you.
Join us at Unilever and be part of a team that is making a difference!
