Work Location: Unilever Cu Chi Factory
Job Purpose
Support the execution of production plans by creating detailed weekly production schedules for manufacturing lines and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability of materials and packaging.
Responsibilities
Production Scheduling
- Prepare detailed weekly production schedules by shift and by production line/machine for the current production week and n+1 & n+2 weeks.
- Coordinate with the Planning team to align production schedules with material and packaging availability.
- Adjust production plans as required to ensure smooth execution and minimize disruptions.
- Apply production planning principles and performance standards such as equipment utilization, production efficiency, workforce allocation, and changeover optimization.
- Monitor daily and weekly production progress and prepare performance output reports.
- Digital applications to enhance operational performance, simplify work processes, eliminate losses, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead the deployment and sustainment of Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS) methodology within assigned pillar and plant areas.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Planning, Warehouse, and Production teams to ensure materials are available and production plans can be executed as scheduled.
- Coordinate with warehouse personnel to address material or packaging shortages and revise production schedules when necessary.
- Support the implementation and operation of digital inventory and warehouse management initiatives.
- Coordinate with logistic team to ensure pertinent loading container time.
Master Data & System Management
- Maintain and update product master data and related information in ERP and other operational systems.
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency across planning, inventory, and production systems.
Other Duties
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, workplace organization activities, and quality programs.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor or department manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related fields.
- 1 year+ of experience in production scheduling or related fields.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools.
- Basic English communication skills.
- Experience working with ERP systems (such as SAP) is an advantage.
- Good communication and stakeholders management skills.
- Proactive, flexible and able to perform in a fast-changing environment.
- Eager to learn and continuously improve.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related fields
- 1 year+ experience in production scheduling or related fields
- Proficiency in data analysis tools
- Basic English communication skills
- Experience working with ERP systems (such as SAP)
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive, flexible, able to perform in a fast-changing environment
- Eager to learn and continuously improve
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
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