Hiring: Continuous Improvement Manager Company: Unilever Location: Independence, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:02:47 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, CPT, Embedded Systems, Lean Manufacturing, R, Six Sigma, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •135+ years of heritage, a presence in 150+ countries and territories, and a portfolio of trusted brands. The transaction remains subject to consultation, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions with a targeted deal close of mid-2027. •5+ years of manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, continuous improvement, or operational excellence experience. Required Skills: •Lead the Manufacturing Transformation Agenda •Develop and execute the site's Manufacturing Excellence Master Plan, aligning business priorities with long-term performance and capability goals. •Champion the deployment and maturity of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and UMS systems across the factory. •Partner with site leadership to identify strategic opportunities that improve operational effectiveness and drive sustainable business results. •Serve as a key advisor and change leader during major transformation initiatives. •Drive Continuous Improvement & Performance Excellence •Lead site-wide loss analysis and elimination efforts across safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost. •Deliver measurable improvements in key performance indicators including OEE, Manufacturing Performance (MP), Output Reliability (OR), and Cost per Tonne (CPT). Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred (Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field). •Demonstrated success leading large-scale performance improvement initiatives and delivering measurable business results. •Deep expertise in Manufacturing Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, WCM, TPM, or related operational excellence methodologies. •Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to convert insights into action. •Proven ability to influence leaders and drive change within complex manufacturing environments. •Exceptional coaching, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. •Demonstrated capacity to balance long-term transformational strategy with day-to-day operational execution. •Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent). •This position is bonus eligible. •: This position is LTI eligible. Compensation: •$103,000 - $154,400 / year •Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!