Assistant Manager Operations – Foods – Unilever Pakistan

Unilever is a global consumer goods company with products used by 3.4 billion people across 190+ countries every day. Our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace, while driving superior business performance through responsible and inclusive practices.

At Unilever, people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible work environment where individuals are empowered to shape their own career journeys and create meaningful impact for consumers, communities, and the planet.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Manager Operations – Foods will support the effective running of manufacturing operations at the plant. The role is accountable for manufacturing performance across engineering (planned and preventive), utilities, facilities, and palletisation areas. The position ensures that all manufactured products meet Unilever’s quality, hygiene, safety, and engineering standards while fostering a high-performance culture on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume, flexible manufacturing operation on a day-to-day basis

• Proactively support and guide the manufacturing team to achieve operational targets

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, cost efficiency, and performance

• Improve manufacturing yields and efficiency through people development, systems, and optimal equipment utilization

• Balance plant-level priorities with broader business requirements

• Monitor, measure, and evaluate performance initiatives, taking corrective actions where required

• Embed a strong culture of safety, quality, and compliance across all manufacturing areas

• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the manufacturing function to promote innovation and continuous improvement

• Ensure compliance with Unilever standards, procedures, legal requirements, and ISO systems

• Maintain and enforce engineering standards in line with local and statutory legislation and Health & Safety requirements

• Lead and drive a performance-focused culture on the shop floor

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mandatory)

• 3–5 years of experience in relevant manufacturing or “Make” roles

• Prior experience in a high-volume FMCG manufacturing environment preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and teamwork skills across all organizational levels

• Proven managerial experience in manufacturing operations

• Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational awareness

• Demonstrated ability to deliver efficient production while meeting quality, hygiene, and safety standards

• Experience working in unionized environments

• Capability to lead teams through periods of change

• Comfortable working cross-functionally within the supply chain

Leadership Expectations

You are driven by results, resilience, and continuous improvement. You lead by example, take ownership of outcomes, and collaborate effectively with others. You focus on consumer needs, interpret data intelligently, and actively identify opportunities to improve performance while maintaining humility and service-oriented leadership.

Unilever Standards of Leadership (SOL) Behaviors

• Passion for High Performance: Ownership mindset with data-driven decision-making

• Personal Mastery: High personal standards, wellbeing, and resilience

• Consumer Love: Commitment to understanding and serving consumer needs

• Purpose & Service: Leadership through humility and service to others

• Agility: Continuous learning and adaptability in a changing environment

Diversity & Inclusion

Unilever is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to bring their Whole Self to work. If you require any support or accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform us at the time of application.