Sr. Manager - Manufacturing Excellence & Digital Transformation

Job Title : Senior Manager- Manufacturing Excellence & Digital Transformation

Location : Mumbai, India

Function : Supply Chain- Manufacturing Excellence

Req ID : R-

Role Overview

The Senior Manager – Manufacturing Excellence will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and digital transformation across Unilever’s manufacturing network in India. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining Unilever’s manufacturing excellence frameworks (WCM / TPM), ensuring alignment with the organization’s global standards and strategic priorities.

The role demands a strong balance of technical expertise, leadership, and change management skills to foster a culture of excellence, efficiency, and innovation within our factory operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the deployment of Unilever’s Manufacturing Excellence framework (TPM / WCM) across multiple factories to deliver consistent improvement in productivity, quality, and service.
• Design and execute long-term strategies for operational excellence, focusing on loss elimination, cost optimization, and sustainable performance improvement.
• Facilitate periodic assessments, audits, and benchmarking to ensure compliance with Unilever’s global standards and best practices.
• Drive the development of manufacturing KPIs, performance dashboards, and structured problem-solving routines.

Digital Manufacturing & Transformation

Capability Building & Leadership

Performance & Governance

Key Requirements

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