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They lead the Cell Team (PE, FT) and own Clean, Inspect & Lubrication standards, Environment, Health & Safety, Quality and all governance forums for the cell.\nStructure\nThe Cell Leader Reports directly to the Site R2S Manager, the cell leader has 2 direct reports, the Process Engineer and the Focus Technician.\nKey Dimensions\nThe role requires strong relationships with other cell members, FLM’s, Operators and shift Craft assigned to the cell.\nThe role is part of the AM Pillar team for the site.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nProcess / tool ownership and responsibilities:\nOwns the daily, weekly and monthly workflows for the line. Leads the preparation of the line team and facilitates the meetings.\nOwns the alignment with Cost Deployment and the 90-day loss elimination plan for the line.\nOwns the CIL process for the line. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI and continuous improvement of the process.\nDeploys and manages the EHS processes on the line in alignment with the EHS department. Prepares the EHS measures for meetings and assessments of upcoming deviations for the daily workflow.\nDeploys and manages the Quality processes on the line in alignment with the Quality department. Prepares the Quality measures for meetings and assessment of upcoming deviations for the daily workflow\nSupports all other work processes in the line workflows.\nPeople responsibilities:\nCoordinates the Cell/area in which they are accountable to deliver OEE improvements and reduce factory losses.\nCoaches’ operators, ensuring they are working to the AM standards to maintain basic conditions on the line to prevent breakdowns\nLoss elimination responsibilities:\nOwns the loss elimination cycle for the cell and executes distinct parts from loss elimination plans\nLeads problem solving sessions.\nExpected to be competent and qualified in problem solving techniques, being able to demonstrate and coach.\nKPI/KAI for the role:\nSafety Incidents, SSMA and SBO Completion\nQuality Incident investigations\nOLE, VR\nCIL Completion\nALL ABOUT YOU\nEssential Criteria\nComputer literacy\nEffective written, verbal and presentational communication skills\nStrong technical knowledge across the site’s processes & lines\nExcellent analytical skills\nStrongly driven by a safety culture\nSome experience in statistics & process control tools\nEngineering based degree (Desirable)\nAble to champion and drive continuous improvement and operational changes.\nAble to work as part of a wider team and share best practices to help other teams.\nAdvanced problem solver and able to work collaboratively with other teams and functions.\nRole models leadership on the floor, and leadership standard work mindset.\nComfortable in challenging status quo, unsafe behaviors and processes.\nPersonal Qualities\nSelf-motivated, positive attitude\nGood team worker\nProven record of operational improvement\nDemonstrated ability of teaching/coaching basic problem-solving tools at all levels\nEffective communicator\nAble to engage, empower and enable people within the cell.\nNOTES\nWhat We Offer\nNot only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.\nWhilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.\nDiversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. 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. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever | Unilever.\nRecruitment Fraud\nCyber criminals advertise fake job adverts with prestigious employers as a way of stealing information or even defrauding individuals out of money. In the most sophisticated cases, they will set up fake websites, which have a similar address to companies like Unilever. They even conduct fake telephone interviews and then offer candidates a role with the proviso they pay a fee for background checks or to cover work visa costs. These types of attacks are becoming more common as more people are looking for employment in the economic climate.\nHow is Unilever tackling this?\nMany of Unilever’s recruitment sites publish a warning to candidates about recruitment fraud. The Cyber Security team also proactively scan for signs of people setting up fake Unilever sites and act to close them down.\nWhat can I do?\nIf you become aware of potential recruitment fraud, spot fake Unilever recruitment adverts or fake LinkedIn profiles, report them via Una Live Chat.\nUnilever does not accept responsibility or liability for any candidates who are financially impacted by recruitment fraud. 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