Project Manager - Fuel for Growth (Nutrition Savings Strategy)

Company: Unilever
Location: Independence
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Job Description:

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Location of the job: Independence, Missouri
Fuel for Growth Manager - Savory
Background & Purpose of the Job
This role will serve as the lead for the Fuel for Growth agenda across all the Nutrition areas, including Product Logic, Complexity Reduction, Sourcing and Collaborative Manufacturers.
Who You Are & What You'll Do

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  Work with NA Leadership teams to develop a governance model to ensure our Fuel for Growth program delivers every year the targets
  
  
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  Partner with applicable PLTs to ensure plant alignment and implementation planning
  
  
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  Complete the technical validations and ensure validity and thoroughness of business case development
  
  
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  Create and execute a roadmap to consistently analyze improvement opportunities
  
  
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  Lead benchmarking to ensure the implementation of industry best practices
  
  
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  Drive kaizens and improvements across applicable facilities
  
  
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  Implements appropriate reviews (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to track performance
  
  
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  Coordinates with Engineering all the information required to implement projects
  
  
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  Create and enable reinforcement mechanisms and celebrations of success
  
  
  You're a born leader: You take charge. You drive for results and impact. You are able to operate independently whilst influencing people who don't report to you.
  You're a dot connector: You will look at our total system to figure what needs to happen, who needs to be part of involved and engages and informs people effectively
  You're a communicator: You are a great communicator who leverages the power of technology, agile, and organization skills to make sure everyone is clear on what needs to happen, when and who needs to do what.
  You're a culture & change champion: You are curious and courageous with a healthy dissatisfaction with the status quo. You are determined to make cross-border sourcing a best practice and a source of competitive advantage for Unilever in the Americas.
  What You'll Need To Succeed
  
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    Bachelor's degree in business or technical area
    
    
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    Minimum 5 years of planning or supply chain experience
    
    
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    Experience in managing strategy agendas across multi-workstream initiatives
    
    
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    Understanding of the leadership requirements of complex initiatives
    
    
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    Experience managing multiple stakeholders
    
    
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    Experience in working with external industry leaders and academia
    
    
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    Experience in end-to-end Supply Chain ways or working
    
    
    Overall Benefits & Perks (non-union)
    Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately (http://www.unileverrealbenefits.com/) - 401K - Profit Sharing - Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement - Paid Leaves - Quarterly Bonus Payouts - Uniforms and PPE provided (we follow all covid protocol and guidelines for your protection)
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    Work Level 2A:
    Pay: The pay range for this position is $96,000 to $143,900. 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.
    Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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.
    
    Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
    Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
    If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
    Job Category: Supply Chain
    Job Type: Grp Cat SC Project Mgr
    Industry: Unilever_Experienced_Professionals

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