Assistant Production Manager

Unilever is currently hiring for Assistant Production Manager >
Function: Supply Chain (SC)
Reports to: Asst. Production Manager
Scope: Local
Location: Istanbul / Tuzla
Terms & Conditions: Full time / 5 days in a week

ABOUT UNILEVER
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 inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. 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.

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. If you have a passion to work in a dynamic and challenging work environment then this role is just for you! We are seeking a dedicated Shift Engineer for our food production facility located in Tuzla, Istanbul. The factory operates six days a week with three shifts, and the Shift Engineer will rotate shifts on a weekly basis.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
• Ensuring On Time In Full production based upon plan submitted by Supply Planning team.
• Ensuring On Time In Full implementation of Innovation Projects.
• Co-ordinating Maintenance and Production teams to deliver repair & maintenance plan.
• Ensuring smooth supply with min stock through co-ordinated work with Demand Planning.
• Supporting UMS (Unilever Manufacturing System) activities
• Participating in improvement projects ie Operational Equipment Efficiency, Savings.
• Supporting operational budget forecast.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment, adhering to factory standards and regulations.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
• University degree in engineering fields, preferably Food, Industrial, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineerings.
• Min to 3 years experience in Manufacturing and related SC functions will be an asset
• Familiarity with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, ISO certifications) and the ability to enforce quality control protocols on the floor.
• Understanding of process optimization, team management, quality and safety standards in production will be an asset.
• Good command of written and spoken English (Able to follow up foreign resources)
• Good knowledge of MS Office Applications, PowerBI
• Hungry to learn and curious.
• Available to leave in İstanbul Anatolian Side, Kocaeli

Skills
• Supervision: Ability to manage and direct blue-collar staff, ensuring they meet production targets, adhere to safety regulations, and maintain quality standards.
• Motivation and Mentoring: Motivating team members, providing guidance, and addressing issues effectively to ensure high team performance.
• Conflict Resolution: Skills in handling conflicts or challenges within the team, ensuring smooth interactions, especially in a unionized workplace.
• Clear and Effective Communication: Ability to clearly communicate with both blue-collar workers and management, ensuring expectations and issues are understood.
• Reporting: Strong written communication skills to prepare detailed shift reports, production updates, and any issues for management.
• Active Listening: Listening to team concerns and feedback, ensuring any challenges are addressed quickly.
• Quick Decision Making: Ability to make informed, efficient decisions during the shift, especially when unexpected problems or delays arise.
• Troubleshooting: Quickly identifying and resolving production issues or equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
• Shift Planning and Organization: Efficiently managing your time during the shift to ensure all tasks are completed according to the production schedule.
• Prioritization: Being able to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance, especially in a fast-paced environment.
• Production Process Understanding: Knowledge of production systems, machinery, and processes to monitor and optimize production.
• Quality Control: Ability to implement and oversee quality control processes, ensuring that production meets set standards and regulatory requirements.
• Safety Awareness: Ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations within the factory.
• Mechanical and Technical Troubleshooting: Understanding of machinery and production lines to quickly identify issues and work toward solutions, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Familiarity with Production Software: Knowledge of production tracking or scheduling software (if used in the factory) to monitor progress and update reports in real-time.
• Union Interaction: Understanding of how to work in a unionized environment, dealing with potential conflicts, and ensuring compliance with labor agreements.
• Negotiation: Ability to communicate effectively with union representatives and resolve issues professionally.
• Flexible and Agile: Ability to quickly adapt to changing production needs, shift patterns, and unforeseen challenges.
• Stress Management: Ability to handle pressure, manage stress, and make clear decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Documentation and Reporting: Ability to maintain accurate and organized shift records, production reports, and personnel documentation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Building strong relationships with workers, colleagues, and supervisors to create a positive working environment.

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
o 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.
o PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
o CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
o PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
o AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity 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. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.