Hiring: Manufacturing Manager - Night Shift Company: Unilever Location: Independence, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:02:47 Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Six Sigma 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, operations, or supply chain experience within food, consumer goods, or a similar manufacturing environment. •3+ years of leadership experience managing manufacturing teams. Required Skills: •Lead the factory's overnight operation, ensuring safety, complaint, and efficient production execution. •Deliver key operational targets across safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost. •Drive accountability and performance through front-line supervisors and shift leadership teams. •Serve as the primary escalation point for operational, maintenance, quality, and people-related issues during night shift operations. •Build a high-performance culture focused on employee engagement, development, and continuous improvement. •Partner with day-shift leadership to ensure seamless communication, execution, and shift handovers. •Drive loss elimination and operational improvements using Lean Manufacturing, TPM, WCM, or similar methodologies. •Lead all manufacturing activities during assigned night shift coverage. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field. •Willingness to work a flexible night shift operation. •Strong experience managing safety, quality, productivity, and labor performance metrics. •Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, solve complex problems, and drive operational results. •Demonstrated capacity to work a night shift schedule and act as the senior site leader during assigned coverage. •Food manufacturing experience with GMP, HACCP, and regulatory compliance requirements. •Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, WCM, Six Sigma, or related operational excellence systems. •Labor relations, grievance management, and collective bargaining experience. •Track record of leading cultural and performance transformation initiatives. •This position is bonus 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!