Ice Cream Production Supervisor

About the position

The Ice Cream Production Supervisor at Unilever is responsible for coordinating and supervising the production of finished products and overseeing production employees in a dynamic, 24/7 factory environment. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and operational excellence while driving strategic initiatives to improve departmental performance. The supervisor acts as a liaison between plant management and production teams, ensuring compliance with standards and fostering a positive team climate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the production of finished products and production employees.
• Ensure the safety and effectiveness of all operators and operations in the factory.
• Drive execution of production plans for a shift of approximately 20-25 employees.
• Promote the development of a highly effective team through authentic leadership and clear communication.
• Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Facilitate technical improvements using World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools.
• Coach operators and teams to increase performance and resolve team issues.
• Apply rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses.
• Identify, prioritize, and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Sustain quality standards in factory operations through core quality skills.
• Coordinate business resources and apply risk management processes.
• Prepare work plans within resource constraints and review implementation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships at all business levels.
• Ability to adapt to change and communicate effectively across the organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Warehouse/Logistics experience (not required, but a plus).
• SAP and WMS system experience (not required, but a plus).

Benefits

• Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
• Retirement savings benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Sick leave
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Access to numerous voluntary benefits