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Process Supervisor, Night Shift

Job ID:
R-72960
Category:
Supply Chain
Location:
Independence, MO
Date posted:
04/28/2025
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With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.  

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our,collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business.We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

The Supervisor role at Knorr Factory falls under Manufacturing and Operations, focusing on efficient and safe production, team oversight, and achieving production goals.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  The Process Supervisor at Knorr Factory ensures efficient and safe manufacturing operations by overseeing Skilled Operators, Inventory Control Lead, and team members. This role provides strong leadership, effective delegation, and consistent follow-through to execute company and department initiatives, fostering collaboration and achieving production goals.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

  • Lead Teams: Guide the Processing Lead, Skilled Operators, Inventory Control Lead, and team members to meet production goals.

  • Delegate Tasks: Assign responsibilities clearly and ensure accountability.

  • Monitor Operations: Oversee daily activities, ensuring equipment functionality and inventory management.

  • Ensure Safety: Conduct safety inspections and enforce protocols.

  • Quality Assurance: Ensure all processes and products meet quality standards and address any deviations promptly.

  • Coordinate: Facilitate communication between departments for smooth workflow.

  • Train Team: Provide development opportunities to foster improvement.

  • Resolve Issues: Address and resolve operational problems promptly.

  • Follow Through: Ensure completion of tasks and initiatives.

  • Prepare Reports: Review and complete shift reports and performance metrics.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

  • 2-3 years of Supervisory Experience in a manufacturing setting. Experience in resolving operational issues and facilitating inter-departmental communication while maintaining high quality standards.

      Preferred:

      • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.

      • Additional Supervisory Experience: Over 3 years, especially in food manufacturing.

      • Training and Development: Experience in team training and fostering improvement.

      • Quality Assurance: Familiarity with QA processes and standards.

      • Safety Protocols: Knowledge of advanced safety protocols and inspections.

      Skills

      • ​​Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.

      • Organizational Skills: Efficient task and priority management.

      • Delegation: Clear task assignment and accountability.

      • Training and Development: Proven ability to foster continuous improvement.

      Leadership

      • You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

      • As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

      • Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

      • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

      • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves.Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

      • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers.Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

      • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

      • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

      What We Can Offer You

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      Pay: The pay range for this position is $69,360 to $104,040. 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.

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      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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

      For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination isIllegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

      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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